The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1918-12-20

fs-l.s5l LINK CORRIGAN looked
| E6fs.t1H from Skeeters mournful
| EEk1N&1H face 10 the bundle OF pa
| HtEWEJa pcrs under the lads arm as
la-r-la the little fellow turned
from a signbOard at the
edge Of the alley.
What youse whImperin' about
y'muttr' he asked. Then Skeeter
fingered his newspapers. he. added
stuck"
II are" replied Skeeter sadly, lean. -
Ing against the corner of the building
one foot resting on top Of the other
AN look tere" =
Blink cooked his left eye in the di.
rection OF Skeeter's nod. and with an
exclamation OF boytsh delight beheld
the dramatic scenes portrayed In bril-.
liant colors.
Blink was nicknamed for that detection of his
left eye and readily recognizing that short. uu-
complicated names were suitable for the needs
OF their profession, he had applied "Skeeter" to
his diminutive younger brother with the authority
OF the elder brother Of a fatherless family
"Why Didn't See Dat Last Wsek7"
After a few minutes Of hard mental labor
Blink spelled out the wording "Great Mikei |" he
exclaimed. why didn't dat last weekT
Then turning to Skeeter, "Say. skeet. leave us 10
tonight, heyf It's de Newsboy Detective It's
al de Regent, an we ken git In de loft fer IS
cents"
Again Skecter's face was overspread with sad.
ness. Il only got 'nough to buy mudders Christ
mas present an six cents over" replied the boy
An people Amt buyin no more"
Jaw. choke II OFF; youse amt on de job little
bit retorted Blink although he knew that the
demand for papers was decreasing He glanced
ut Skeetcrs big armful and then at his own aim
pile. and softened bit. "G'wan now, make
hurry no added. "Ill give youse de foist
chance"
customer whlstled and Skeeter ran on Blink
jingled the coins In his pocket "Ill help de poor
kid II he don't sell enough" he told himself
"Sold tree" came skeeters shrill voice from
the corner.
Blink beckoned TO him with wildly waving
arms. 'Hey. youse plpe,yer lights over dere |" he
shouted. pointing across the street. "G'wan.
beat IT,"
Dodging In and out among the wagons and car
rtages. Skceter started across the street on a
run. The street was crowded with traffic Mt TINT
point there was great confusion OF noises, and
tho little fellow did not hear the warning shouts
That preceded heavy dray drawn by two run.
away horses Suddenly II crashed full into an
empty carriage. aud beneath the torn canvas the
splintered wood and glass and the twisted iron
lay Skcetcr. stunned.
Blink. too was stunned by the suddenness OF
the accident Then bystanders helped him extri.
rate both Skeeter and one OF the men OF thu
severely injured. and while he and Skecter lay
waiting for the ambulance he held a brief hur>
led talk with his partner
Remember. Jim." he said In a low tone. audi.
BE enough to Skeeter. "them two tanks what's
marked Ii them what has the gasolene forced In
EN-; other twos plain. Tho teams NIL right,
lint itr
The man nodded
Then get EN- up to the Regent as soon as ron
an" the injured man continued. "Bill knows
he mark. but be suren tell him they're for the
econd performance tonight"
Blink had Skeeter home by seven O'Clock VI
ions OF the preparations which their mother
nd skecter and he had made for their Christina.
east had strengthened his peadlngs with the
ospitai doctors They found a badly sprained
nkie and few bruises.
Blink had cast aside all thought Of the theater
f,er the accident. but when his mother and he
ad made Skeefer comfortable In bed Skeatar
aid. Amt yousc goin'. BlinkY
-Aint no good" returned Blink shifting awk.
ar,ily
"Ain'tr repeated Skeeter. his head thrust up
emphasis. Oats all you knows Why derr.s
DIN TO be two performances tonight"
Biink's eyes opened wide In surprise. ~Twor.
Q exclaimed. "who said sof"
"De man what went to de hospital Wit me-.
aid Skeeter. and he told of the conversation.
-Huliy Jm~ exclaimed Blink excitedly. -Dcre
ust be some class to dat show"
II t'ink So" Skeeter agreed AN say Blink
% 80. an tomorrer youss kin tell mo all
bout L."
Blink slapped his knee and jumped from his
iair. Il never fought o3 dat" hs said TN
It."
\ long ~ q eager aswsbsys stretched IRON