Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1914-03-06
ure. When he was out of hearing h

ure. When he was out of hearing he
aloud:
"I'll bet he runs SO slow we'll have
to wind a stop-watch on him. Any
how, l think I'll find out something
more about this race"
Once in his room, Mr.. j. Walling-
ford Sreed made a search for writing
materials. while Larry Glass over
hauled trunk filled with athletic
clothing of various descriptions. There
were running-suits, rowing-suits. base
ball and football suits, sweaters, jer-
seys, and bath robes-all Of which
were new and unstained. At the bot
tom Glass discovered box full OF
bronze and near-gold emblems.
Here's your medals" said he.
Good! I'll wear them"
mix! You can't do that. Those
gals will get WISE" He selected one,
and read on the reverse side, CLERK
Of the course" another was engraved
Starter" All were official badges Of
some sort o. other. "You always were
strong on the Reception Committee
stuff. There's six of them," said he.
Speed pointed to the bureau
"Try a. nail-file. See If you can't
scratch off the lettering. How's this?"
He read what he had written for the
wire. ''Culver Covirgton. and SO
forth. Come quick. First train. Ma.
tive Son making love to Jean.-Wally.
Ten words. and it tells the whole
story. can hardly explain why
want him, can I? He expects to stoI
! off in Omaha for 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 thu
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 Speed
call
''In the doorway" the trainer said
under his breath. "Pipe the Cubal
| Queen!"
you call?" inquired Mariedetta O
the younger man.
Eyes, want this telegram to go t
the depot as soon as possible"
Mariedetta took the message an
turned silently, but as she went sh
flashed look at Glass which cause
that short-waisted gentleman to win
at his companion.
Some frill! Eh? I'm for her! She
strong for me, too."
"How do you know"
"We talked it over. l gave her
little kiss to keep for me-"
Careful, Larry! She may have
cowboy sweetheart"
Glass grunted. disparagingly.
"Them ginnys is jokes to me-"
AS Speed talked he clad himself 1
his silken uniform. donned his spike
shoes, and pinned the medals upon hi
chest
How do look?' he queried.
Immense! If she likes athletes, It
walk-away for you."
"Then give me the baby-blue bat
robe with the monogram. Well 60 OF
and trot around little"
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shock as he stepped out upon the W
randa. Not only Helen Blake awaite
him. but the other girls as we'll, whil
out in front were dozen or more COY
boys whom Fresno had rallied.
"Goin' to take little run, eh?" Il
quired Slower. I'VE allowed we'd la
off few minutes and watch YOU"
"Thanks!"
"Yes," Fresno spoke up. 81 tol
the boys we'd better hold stop-watc
on you and see what shape you're in
"a stop-watch?" said Glass, sharpl
"Yes. / have one"
mot today" said Speeds traine
mol" he admonished, as his protet
) turned upon him. Some other tim
, mebbe. You're just off long tri
3 and can't risk gettin' you stove up
{ Tomorrow. perhaps" urged Ere
no.
a II wouldn't promise.
4 "Then the next day. I've timed 10
Of men. The watch is correct"
: Lets see It." Glass held out
4 hand.
a "Oh, it's a good watch. It cost n
one hundred and twenty-five dollars.
" Az Glass reached for the timepie
j. an unfortunate accident occurre
l. Speed struck his elbow. and the vat