La Junta tribune., 1917-09-06

''The invincibls lower clip he statet
= his student. That's It. Now then
you've sot It to T. Knock your ad
veFsafy ont every time. One thing
though. he may have . system OF his
own. Il may be the upper cut. II 70
ne these tactics ~ guard
And the next day he devoted his
tims toward teaching Clayton how tc
combat the upper cut.
The professor sat down and held
his sides to subdue the convulsions Of
laughter after his acolyte had left
supremely happy that he had acquired
proficiency in the secrets Of nstic sci.
ence.
1t was not difncult for Clayton tc
run across Bliss the following day
And Bliss was waiting for the encoun.
ter. 1t was At Z public tennis neld,
and their respective friends were with
them.
Bliss calmly awaited Clayton as he
saw him approaching.
III you've got the grit" he observed
Indignantly. ''youll meet me, man to
mani"
"Agreed-but what forf propound.
ed Clayton.
Z ITO the victor belong the spolls I" de-
ciared Clayton.
"Miss Haselwood IL no spolls."
mo. she's . treasure-and I'm 60
ing to win her"
"Mistake-she's mine!"
Throwing on their coats. the belted
knights were supported by their sec.
onds ~ a ring was drawn.
"Hello.. there-scIence! applauded
the bscker Of Clayton. as the latter
made q superb sweep with his va
liant right-a superb delineation Of the
recently acquired upper cut.
Good for you" voiced the support
er Of Bliss. as his champion essayed a
mighty drive in pursuance Of q Wig
orous delivery Of that Incompatible
under clip.
Clayton muffed.
So did Bliss.
Roth had "muf1ed." for. the instant
the arrayed combatants attempted
their respective strong points Of play
the anticipated delivery Of the blow
changed lightnIngiike to defense en-
tire. The guard the speciOus professor
had taught them was the sole recourse
Sey could fall back on.
Clayton's second began to smile
q.1erly. The hacker Of Bliss burst
forth into n loud gufYaw. The combat
ants receded to rest. then nj II again.
Something wrong" observed Bliss
In his CHEEKY way.
"Humph." muttered the disgruntled
Clayton. ''he acts as II he were play
Ing with me-"
Suppose We quit this chlld's nom
sensey" suggested Bliss.
"No. sir. Battle to death!" roared
the excited Clayton.
"why. Mr.. Clayton!" one voice.
inarveliug.
"Why. Mr.. Bliss !" another voice. just
% sweet and NJ expressive.
The two combntants dropped their
hands. An automobile had driven up
noiselessly. and. until now. un0b-
served by the nstic party.
my dear Afiss Haxelwood!" spoke
Clayton. edging nlmbly ~ Jumping
Jack toward the front seat where sat
the peerless blonde.
NY dear Nlss Haxelwood!" ex.
claimed Bliss, approaching the rear
seat. where sat q brunette Of
startling lovellness.
Then light began to dawn on the
Rivals.
"You naughty boy! you have been
hghting!" pronounced the blonde Miss
Hsxelwood severely.
Our daily exercise" declared Bliss.
and thea Clayton introduced his Miss
Hassiwood to bliss, and the latter
went through the same ceremony with
! his brunette charmes. And then the
truth came out: There we're two Miss
Haxeiwoods. cousins. and the foolish
rivsls had not realized until now. that
In their haste they had battled over
two young ladies In two di6ercnt
towns. who had. however. been CON.
panions an = mutual vacation trip.
On invitation the young men got
iato the automobile. Bliss. in the
rear seat. WAS holding the hand Of bis
euamorata. when across II stole that OF
Clayton from the front scat.
n don't deserve II. Bliss." It's own.
er said contrttcly. ''bat try 10 treat me
humsnely .after my stupid mis-
take"
Like q brother" promised Bliss
henrsily. and gave the connding hand
under his own an added pressure.