Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-03-03

What do you think of
our decorations 2" she in.
VISA CURED Ire,
~ "They are more or less
NV athletic" he declared, WAS
it Mr.. Speeds idea?"
Eyes. He wanted training quarters"
'It's a joke, isn't it,"
II don't think so. Mr.. Fresno, why
do you dislike Mr.. Speed"
Fresno bent warm glance upon the
queshoner. Don't you know?"
Helen shook her head with bland
innocence. "Then you do dislike
him?"
mo, indeed! like him-he makes
me laugh" Helen bridled loyalty.
did you see those medals he wore
yesterday?" the young man queriel.
"Of course. and thought them
beautiful"
"How were they inscribed? He
wouldn't let me examine them"
Naturally. II had trophies like
that would guard them too"
Fresno nodded mnstnss!y. &c! gave
mine away" -
"Oh, are you an athlete ?"
"No, but timed foot-race once.
They gave me a beautiful nearly
bronze emblem 80 that could get in
to the infield."
And did you VIM"
mo! no! didn't run! Don't, you
understand? l was an official" Fresno
was ve1ed at the girls lack of percep-
ton. I'm not an athlete. Miss Blake.
I'm just an ordinary sort Of chap" He
led her to seat, while Jean enlisted
the aid Of Larry Glass and completed
the finishing touches to the decora-
lions. Athletics don't do fellow any
good after he leaves college. I'm go
ing into business this fall. Have you
ever been to California;" Miss Blake
admitted that she. had never been 80
far, and Fresno launched himself upon
q glowing description of his native
state: but before he could shape the
conversation to q point where his
bearer might perchance express q de-.
sire to see it's wonders, Still Bill Sto-
YER thrust his head cautiously through
the door to the bunk-house, and al
lowed an admiring eye to rove over
the transformation.
Looks like a bazaar!" he exclaimed.
What the !dea7"
"Trainin' quarters" said Glass.
"Mr. Speed goin' to live here" in
CURED the foreman, bringing the re-
mainder of his lanky body into view.
"No, indeed" Jean corrected. "he
will merely use this room to train in"
How do you train in room?"
Slower asked her.
why. you-just train. l suppose"
Miss Chaplin turned to Glass. How
does q person train in a room?"
why, he-just trains, that's all. A
guy can't train without tratnin' quar-
ters. can he"
I'VE thought it would make a nice
offered Miss Blake.
Looks like business" stover's ad-
miration was keen. Il rode over to
Gallagher's place last night and laid
our BETS"
How much have. you wagered?"
asked Fresno.
"More'n we can afford to lose"
"But you aren't going to lose" Miss
Blake said, enthusiastically.
81 got Gallagher to play some rec
ords for me-"
'Silas on Fifth Avenue'?"
"Sure!S And The Holy City too!
Willie stayed out by the barb-wire
fence; he didn't dast to go in. When
come out found him ready to cry.
That desperate has sure got the heart
Of a woman. I reckon he'd commit
murder for that phonograph-hes 80
full of sentiment"
Fresno spoke sympathetically.
ITS "a fortunate thing for you fel-
lows that Speed came when he did.
I'm anxious for him to beat this cook.
and hate to see him SO careless with |
his training"
"Careless!" cried Helen.
whats he done?" inquired Slower.
Nothing, 80 far. That's the trouble.
He's sure he can win, but''-Fresno
shook his head, doubtfully-"t there's
such q thing as overconf1dence. No
matter how good man may be, he
should take care Of himself"
What's wrong with his trainin'?"
depanded Glass.
Il think he ought to have more rest.
It's too noisy around the house; he
can't get enough sleep" 4
"Nor anybody else" agreed Glass,
there's too much singin.
That's funny" said Slower. Music
,oothes me, no matter how bad It IL.
Last night when we come back from
he Centipede Mr.. Fresno was sinsin
Dearie,' but dozed right on In the
middle Of it. An. it's the same way
With cattle. They like 1t. It's part +
II q mans duty when he's ni8ht-ridiH
! herd to pizen the atmosphere with, 4
melody" .t...I
Eve can't afford to spoil Speeds
.hances," argued the young man.