The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1914-06-18

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story. I can hardly explain Why I
want him, can I! He expects to stop
of In Omaha for a day or two. but
he'll be under way in an hour after
he gets this. I 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 Eres.
no." said Larry.
"Why7"
"He's hep to you"
"Nonsense!"
Glass looked up at q sound, to dis
cover Mariedetta, the Mexican maid,
who had come in answer to Speeds
icall.
I'm 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 70 to
the depot as soon az possible"
Mariedetta took the message and
turned silently, but as she went she
flashed a look at Glass which caused
that short-waisted gentleman to wink
at his companion.
Some frill! Nh1 I'm for her! She's
strong for me. too"
How do you know3'
I'VE talked it over. I gave her q
little kiss to keep for me-"
Careful. Larry! She may have a
cowboy sweetheart" 4,
Glass grunted. disparagingly.
Them ginnys ia Jokes to me-"
As Speed talked he clad himself in
his silken uniform. donned his spiked
snoes. and pinned the medals a1on mn
chest.
How do I look?' he queried.
Immense! II she Hikes athletes. its
q walk-away tor you"
"Then give me the baby-blue bath
robe with the monogram. Well 60 out
and trot around a little"
] But his complacency received q
shock as he stepped out upon the We
randa. Not only Helen Blake awaited
him. but the other girls as we'll, while
out in front were q 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 a few minutes and watch you"
"Thanks!"
Eyes," Fresno spoke up. II told
the boys we'd better hold q stop-watch
on you and e what shape you're in
"A stop-watch?" said Glass. sharply.
"Yes. I have one"
"Not today" said Speeds trainer.
"No!" he a%dmonished, as his protege
turned upon him. Some other time,
mebbe. You're Just of a long trip.
hnd I 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"
Let's 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 timepfece
an unfortunate accident occurred.
Speed struck his elbow. and the watch
fell. Fresno dove for it, then held it
to his ear 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 it to his trainer. lis
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 pam
oply wat vastly impressive. With
huge satisfaction they noticed the
sleeveless shirt, the loose running
trunks, and. above all, the generous
display of medals. With a 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 upflung arm he stem
med the tide.
Its no use. boys" he cried, he's .
mile away"