The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-01-29

ungovernable hysteria and exploded
rocking back and forth, slapping his
thighs and hiccoughlng 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-
vulsc the Far Western nature beyond
all reason; for Slower essayed repeat
eddy to check his laughter before gasp
ing. finally:
"Gosb mighty! never can get
past that place. He! He! He! Whoo-
hoo! That's sure ridiculous. for fair"
He wiped his eyes with the back Of
sun-browned hand. and his frame was
racked with barking coughs. II know
the whole blame thing by heart, but
/ can't recite 1t to you. l bog down
right there. Seems like some folks is
the darndest fools!"
You see what the photograph
means to these gentlemen" said Miss
Blake. Il think it's a crying shame
that they were cheated out Of 1t, don't
your"
Speed began to outline a plan hast
lily In his mind.
Il assured them that you would win
1t back for them, and"
I'VE sure hope you WILL" said VIII
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.
PLEASED For my sake!" urged
Helen, placing gentle little hand up
on her companions arm.
Speed closed his eyes, so to speak,
and leaped in the dark.
"All 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 their
heartfelt gratitude Thank you, Miss
Blake. Now we'll show up that shave
tail Centipede crowd for what 1t is"
"Waitl" Speed checked the out
burst. I'm consent upon conditions.
I'll run, provided you can arrange the
ace for an unknown"
What does that mean?" Helen
asked
1t means that l don't want nv
lame known in the matter. Instead of
arranging for Mr.. Whateyer-the-
to run race with ].
". Speed, he must agree to compete
gainst representative of the Flying
Heart ranch, name unknown"
Il don't think that Is fair!" cried
he girl. Think Of the honor"
Yes. but I'm an amateur. I'd lose
ny standing
That goes for u.s." said Slower. 1--WE
ont care what name you run under.
Ven frame the race. Lordy! but
his is glorious event"
We can't thank you enough" VIII
e piped. You're true sport. Mr.
peed, and we aim to see that you
ont get the worst of 1t In no way.
his here race is goin' to be on the
quare-you hear me talkin'. No dou-
le-cross this time" Unconsciouslv
ne speakers hand strayed to the gun
his belt, while his smile was grim
peed started.
What day shall we set?" inquired
tower.
Wally rapidly calculated the date of
ulyer's arrival. and said:
"A week from Saturday" Covinp-
IN would soon be en- route. and was
ue to arrive few days thereafter.
One week from Saturday goes" an
ounced Slower. "and we thank Won ,
gain" Turning to Carara, he direct
d: Rope your buckskin. and hike
'r the Centipede. Tell 'em to uni
mber their coin. I'll draw months
ages In advance for every son-of-a-
un on the Flying Heart, and wen ar
ange details tonight"
ST. agreed Carara. 81 60"
And don't waste no time neither"
irected Willie. you tear like a
lckrabbit ahead of hot wind"
Carara tossed his cigarette aside.
No the sound OF his spurs was lost
round the corner OF the house.
This makes a boy OF me-" the last
peaker continued. Il can hear the ,
laintiff notes OF Madam-o-sella Melbv
nee again"