Bisbee daily review., 1913-06-26

was coming through the trees. tan and graceful and broad-shouldered. His suit Of soft brown. his gently tipped panama, his light shoes and silk socks brought with them a breath of motor. cars and steam yachts, of the smoker in a railway train, with a wliite-clad, attentive porter. instead of the brake beam underneath and an irate station master and furious conductor. From the lapel of his coat gIeamed a heavy gold chain and in his styIish tie a pin of odd but costly workmanship caught the eye Of the enraptUred beholder. Mike laid his hand on his heart again, removed his hat, and standing aside for the youth to pass, bowed low.
 Me lud," said he In humble sasuta- ton
 James glanced up from his seat un- der the butternut tree. He regarded the vision of afiusnce before him a moment in growing admiration and ava Then he removed his pipe and spoke.
 You'll get thrse years for this" said he checrtglly, epd put his pipe hack into his mouth.
 The Wstzrna1cr drew himself up to bis 51II height threw hack his sbouI- dsrs and 'agtidtoraly adjusted bis cnfts. f.tE their heavy gold links.
 With every passing moment, more HHagtiful" muErWa5 Nike.
 James guurJzS.
 Well asked The Watermelon, who gets Inc prizs 2"
 Me bUmbls 'scuities.p said Mike, with ono wary eye on James, me humble faculties are incapable o' ren- dcrins true ard accurate judgment in the present case where two such rare specimens of manly beauty compete in ny AonoTed and deeply grateful pres aucs"
 The Watermelon laughed and ran hi5 hand over his smooth chin and hairless cheeks with a gesture of gen. t's pride. aJames said if I could not get 3 suit, ! would be counted down and out !. and he drew himself up, "i do not have to take advantage O. 2 mere techEieslity. scorn to vfn hy default
 Tyne nobility" said Mike, 'Is in tben words"
 Av cut tbs gasl" growled James. 'r~hero'1 ycu get tho blooming out
 q gip, do E,a persisted the Water. melon.
 Mikes the judge, returned James, lcaiDE interest in what was toe obvl- cusly 9 one-sided contest
 slike glanced JhcughtfuIly from one tc iks cther and decided that danger lsy ip either choice. Neither of YOU. saic hs slowly ard wisely. "gin. For une1celIed srt in raiuent. me young friend here might be said 10 be the only competitor. For rare physical beauty and winning charm Tn look. unaided by ners externaIs, me friend and fellow-citizen, James, gets the just reward, and for pure. manly beauty of the soul, truth, which I always fol low, compels me 70 give tho prize to me humble self"
 Ar, growled James, "this aint no show. We will have another"
 The Watermelon hitched up his trousers and chose a clean seat on fallen log. When coat and trousers legs were adjusted go as best to keep their -faultless creases, he spoke with the bored accents Of the weary scion of great wealth.
 "Pm starting for a motor tour with some of me friends" said he.
 ', !" said Mike. have always felt for you as for dear and only son"
 -Gwan," said James imperiousiy. Where did you get the glad rsgs?"
 The Watermelon told them briehy how from a nameless hobo few short hours before he had become a famous young finarcier. hohnohbing with gen erals and millionsires. He chuckled as he told it with the half-cynical amusement of the philosopher for the foiiies of the poor, seething, hurrying, struggling crowd of humanity. too busy in their rush for gold and social poz-ss. = zee their own laughable