The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-08-12
Here's your medals" said he.
Good! I'll wear them"

some sort or other. you always we're
strong on the Reception Committee
stuff. There's six of them" said he.
Speed pointed to the bureau.
TRY a nail-file. See II you can't
scratch Off the lettering. How's this?"
He read what he had written for the
wire. Culver Covington. and so
forth. Come quick. First train. Ma
tive Son making love to Jean.-Wally.'
story. can hardly explain why I
want him. can I? He expects to stop
off in Omaha for a day or two. but
he'll be under way In an hour after
he gets this. | hate to spoil his little
visit, but he can take that in on his
way home. Now I'll ring for some
body, and have this taken over to the
station by the first wagon"
Say. you better scratch this Fres-
no." said Larry.
Why"
Hes hep to you"
Nonsense"
Glass looked up at a sound. to dis
cover Mariedetta, the Mexican maid
who had come in answer to Speeds
call.
"In the doorway" the trainer said
under his breath. pipe the Cuban
Queen!"
you calf" inquired Mariedetta of
the younger man.
Yes, I want this telegram to go to
the depot as soon as possible"
Mariedetta took the message and
turned silently, but as she went she
flashed look at Glass which caused
that short-waisted gentleman to wink
at his companion.
Some frili! Eth? I'm for her! She's
strong for me. too"
How do you know"
I'VE talked II over. ] gave her a
little kiss to keep for me-"
Careful. Larry! She may have a
cowboy sweetheart"
Glass grunted. disparagingly.
Them ginnys is jokes to me-"
As Speed talked he clad himself in
his silken uniform. donned his spiked
shoes. and pinned the medals upon his
chest
How do ! look?' he queried.
Immense! II she likes athletes. it's
a walk-away for you"
Then give me the baby-blue bath
robe with the monogram. Wen go out
and trot around a little"
But his complacency received a
shock as he stepped out upon the We
randa. Not only Helen Blake awaited
him. but the other girls as well. while
out in front we're dozen or more cow
boys whom Fresno had rallied.
"Goin' to take a little run, eh?" in
quired Slower. I'VE allowed we'd lay
of few minutes and watch you"
Thanks"
"Yes." Fresno spoke up. II told
the boys we'd better hold a stop-watch
on you and see what shape you're in"
"A stop-watch?" said Glass. sharply.
"Yes. l have one"
mot today" said Speeds trainer.
"No!" he admonished. as his protege
turned upon him. Some other time.
mebbe. You're Just off long trip.
and can't risk gettin' you stove up"
Tomorrow. perhaps" urged Fres-
no.
II wouldn't promise.
"Then the next day. I've timed lots
Of men. The watch is correct"
Lets see It." Glass held out his
hand.
"Oh. it's a good watch. 1t cost me
one hundred and twenty-five dollars"
AS Glass reached for the timepiece
an unfortunate accident occurred.
Speed struck his elbow. and the watch
fell. Fresno dove for it. then held 1t
to his car and shook It,
You've broken IT," he cried. accus-
ingly.
"Oh. I'm sorry! My fault" Speed
apologized.
IF It was your fault. maybe you'll
fix IT," suggested the tenor
GLADLY" Speed turned TO his train
er. Buy a new alarm-clock for our
little friend" He stripped of his bath
robe. and handed 1t to his trainer. rs
she looking at me?" he whispered
Both eyes, big as saucers.
Speed settled his spikes into the
dirt as he had seen other sprinters do,
set himself for an instant. then loped
easily around the house and out OF
sight.
To the cowboys this athletic pan,
oply was vastly impressive With
huge satisfaction they noticed the
sleeveless shirt. the loose running
trunks. and. above all. the generous
display OF medals. With wild yell OF
delight they broke out upon the trail
of their champion, only TO have Glass
thrust his corpulent body in their
path. With an upnung arm he stem
med the tide.
Its no use. boys" he cried. he's q