Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1914-02-27

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his leathern throat. Swallowing his
merriment at length. he recited, in a
choking voice, as follows: "Silas goes
up Fifth Avenoo and climbs into
bus. There is girl settip' opposite.
He says, The girl opened her valise.
took out her purse, closed her valise,
opened her purse, took out dime,
closed her purse, opened her valise,
put in her purse, closed her valise,
handed the dime to the conductor, got
nickle in change, opened her valise,
took out her purse, closed her valise,
opened her purse"
At this point the speaker fell into
ungovernable hysteria and exploded,
rocking back and forth, slapping his
thighs and hiccoughing 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
| fection. 1t was patent that here lay
some subtle humor sufficient to con-
vulse the Far Western nature beyond
all reason; for Slower essayed repeat
edly to check his laughter before gasp
ing, finally:
Gosh lmighty! I never can get
past that place. He! He! He! Whoo-
hoo! That's sure ridic'lous, for fair"
He wiped his eyes with the back of a
sun-browned hand, and his frame was
racked with barking coughs 81 know
the whole blame thing by heart. but
l can't recite 1t to you. bog down
right there. Seems like some folks is
the darndest fools!"
You see what the phonograph
means to these gentlemen" said Miss
Blake. Il think it's a crying shame
that they were cheated out of it, don't
you?"
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 Will
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.
please! 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 Stover. 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."
"Wait!" Speed checked the out.
burst I'll consent upon conditions.
I'll run. provided you can arrange the
race for an unknown
What does that mean?" Helen
asked
1T means that l don't want nv
name known in the matter Instead of
arranging for Mr.. Whateyer-the.
Cook's-Name-Is to run a race with ].
w. Speed, he must agree to compete
against representative of the Flying
Heart ranch, name unknown"
II don't think that is fair!" cried
the girl. Think of the honor"
Yes, but I'm an amateur. I'd lose
my standing"
THAT goes for u.s." said Slower. 1--WE
don't care what name you run under.
Wen frame the race. Lordy! but
this is a glorious event."
I'VE can't thank you enough" VIII.
lie piped. You're true sport, Mr..
Speed, and we aim to see that you
don't get the worst of 1t in no way.
This here race is goin' to be on the
square-you hear me talkin'. No dou.
ble-cross this time" Unconsciously
the speakers hand strayed to the gun
at his belt, while his smile was grim.
Speed started.
What day shall we set?" inquired
Stover.
Wally rapidly calculated the date of
Culvers arrival, and said:
"A week from Saturday" Coying.
ton would soon be en- route. and was
due to arrive few days thereafter.
Zone week from Saturday goes" an.
nounced Slower, "and we thank YOU
again." Turning to Carara, he direct.
ed: Rope your buckskin, and hike
for the Centipede. Tell 'em to un.
timber their coin. I'll draw a months
wages in advance for every son-ofa.
gun on the Flying Heart, and weIl ar.
range details tonight"
ISL" agreed Carara. T co."
"And don't waste NO tina nathan. I"