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

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and many cushions. Speed had ex-
pressed his delight with the idea, and
agreed to wait for a glimpse of it.
OF all the denizens of the Flying
Heart but two failed to enter fully In
to the spirit of the thing. Berkeley
Fresno looked on with q cynicism
which he was too wise to display be-
fore Miss Blake. Seeing the lady Of
his dreams monopolized by a rival,
however, inspired him to sundry activ-
tiles, and he spent much Of his time
among the cowboys. whom he found
profitable to the point Of mystery.
Mrs. Keap. the youthful chaperon,
seemed likewise mastered by some
private trouble. and puzzled her COM
panions vaguely. Helen reported that
she did not sleep, and once Jean found
her crying softly. She seemed. more
over. to be apprehensive. in a tremul-
ous. r~easonless way; but when with
friendly sympathy they brought the
subject up. she dismissed 1t. In spite
Of secret tears. she had lent willing
hands to the decoration of the gym
nasium, and now nursed her swollen
thumb with surprising good nature.
shall we let them INF" she in
CURED. I'VE have done all we can"
Eyes; We have finished"
In a flutter Of anticipation Jean and
Helen put the final touches to their
task. while Mrs. Keap stepped to the
door and called Speed.
He came at once. followed by Larry
Glass, who, upon grasping the scheme
Of decoration, smote his brow and bal.
anced dizzily upon his heels. Speed
was lost in admiration.
It's wonderful" calculated the
young athlete. "Those college flags
give it Just the right touch. And see
the cosey-corner!"
Glass regained his voice sufficiently
to murmur, sarcastically, "Say. amt
this q swe1l-looking drum?"
Berkeley Frecno, drawn by the IRE
sistible magnetism Of Miss Blake's
presence, wandered in and ran his
eyes over the room.
"Why all the c~olors?" asked he.
"You car sing best where there is a
piano. I can train best under the
shadow of college emblems. I am q
temperamental athlete"
you'll be a dead athlete If you
don't beat this cook" The Californian
was angry.
Indeed" exclaimed his rival, air
lily.
That's what I remarked. Did they
tell you what happened to Humpy Joe,
your predecessor"
1T must have been an accident,
Judging from his name" At which
Miss Blake Uttered. She was growing
to enjoy these passages at arms: they
thrilled her vaguely.
1.-THE only accident connected with
the affair was that Still Bill and Will
lie didn't have their guns"
Glass started nervously. did these
rummies want to shoot him?" he in
quired.
Certainly" said Fresno. HE lost a
foot-race."
e. In spite Of his assurance, J. Walling-
ford Speed felt a tremor Of anxiety.
but he laughed it of, saying: F.!
Zone would think a foot-race in this
country was q pearl necklace"
These cowboys amt good losersI
eh?" Queried Glass.
Its win or die out here"
During the ensuing pause Mr.. Keap
took occasion to call Speed aside,
Il have something to contribute to the
training-Quarters II you will help me-
bring it out" said she. ,
The young man bowed. Most glad
ly." :
well be back in . little WHILE?
the chaperon announced to the 9TH
eFs. and q moment later, when she and
Speed had reached the veranda of the
house. she paused. :
II want to speak to you," she
began, hesitatfngly. TT was Just an
excuse"
Wally looked at her with concern.
for It was plain that she was deeply
troubled. :
What is 1T" ,
II have been trying to get . word
alone with you ever since I heard
about this foot-race." The young man,
chilled with apprehension as Mrs
Keap turned her dark eyes upon him
searchtnEly. WHY do you want to
run?"
TO win back the oo~boyy' treas;
ue. Ny heGrt is touched" he dei
clared, boldly. Mrs. Keap smiled. !
Il believe the latter, but are you
suro you can VIM .,
SAhao.hl0ouiQRslutely." :,