The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-08-05
coPYR1GHT 1910 BIZ HARpER a BfsorRERs

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rocking back and forth, slapping his
thighs and hiccoughing with enjoy
ment. Willie followed him, as did
Carara. Even Cloudy showed his teeth,
and the two young people on the porch
found themselves Joining In from in
lection. 1t was patent that here lay
some subtle humor sufficient to con-
vulse the Far Western nature beyond
all reason; for Slower essayed repeat
eddy to check his laughter before gasp
ing, finally:
Gosh 'lmighty! 1 never can get
past that place. He! Hei Hei Whoo-
hoo! That's sure ridiculous, for fair. Z"
He wiped his eyes with the back of a
sun-browne6 hand, and his frame was
racked with barking coughs. 81 know
the whole blame thing by heart, but
can't Iecite it to you. 1 bog down
right there. Seems like some folks is
the darndest fools!"
you see what the monograph
means to these gentlemen" said Miss
Blake. 81 think it's a crying shame
that they were cheated out of it, don't
you?"
Speed began to outline a plan hast.
lily in his mind.
II assured them that you would win
it back for them, and"
eve sure hope you WILL" said Will
lie, earnestly.
"Amen!" breathed the lanky fore.
man, his cheeks still wet from his
tears of laughter, but his face drawn
into lines Of eagerness.
Please! For my sake!" urged
Helen, placing a gentle little hand up.
on her companions arm.
Speed closed his eyes, so to speak
and leaped in the dark.
"AH right, I'll do it,"
"Yow-ee!" yelled Slower 1--WE knew
you would" Willie was beaming be
nignantly through his glasses, while
both Carara and Cloudy showed then
heartfelt gratitude. Thank you, Miss
Blake. Now We'll show up that shave
tail Centipede crowd for what it is
"Wait!" Speed checked the out
burst. I'll consent upon conditions
I'll run, provided you can arrange the
race for an unknown"
what does that mean?" Heller
asked
ct means that 1 don't want my
name known in the matter Instead OF
arranging for Mr.. Whatever-the
Cook 's-Name-Is to run a race, with J
w. Speed, he must agree to compete
against representative of the Flying
Heart ranch, name unknown"
81 don't think that is fair!" cried
the girl. Think of the honor"
Eyes, but I'm an amateur. I'd lose
my standing
THAT goes for u.s." said Slower 1--WE
don't care what name you run under
Well frame the race. Lordy! but
this is glorious event.
I'VE can't thank you enough" Viii
lie piped. You're a true sport, Mr.
| Speed, and we aim to see that you
don't get the worst of it in no way
This here race is goin' to be on the
square-you hear me talkin'. No dou
ble-cross this time" Unconsciously
the speakers hand strayed to the gun
at his belt, while his smile was grim
Speed started.
What day shall we set?" inquired
Slower.
Wally rapidly calculated the date OF
| Culver's arrival, and said:
"a week from Saturday." Coving
ton would soon be en- route, and was
| due to arrive few days thereafter
| lone week from Saturday goes" an
nounced Slower, "and we thank you
again" Turning to Carara. he direct
ed: Rope your buckskin, and hike
for the Centipede. Tell EN- to un
timber their coin. I'll draw a months
wages in advance for every son-of-a
gun on the Flying Heart, and well ar
range details tonight"
ST." agreed Carara. 81 co."
And don't waste no time neither,
directed Willie. you tear like 8
jackrabbit ahead of a hot wind"
Carara tossed his cigarette aside
and the sound of his spurs was lost
around the corner of the house.
This makes boy Of me-" the last
speaker continued. Il can hear the
plaintiff notes of Madam-o-sella Melby
once again."