Los Angeles herald., 1891-11-03

aware that one OF these ltlng chairs |
had an occupant, who halowly risen
and was now facing her tn an open
curiosity which he did take the
trouble to conceal. He wa tall, broad
shouldered, athletic younaan, with a
fine blond head, and did n4 the least
resemble the family physin Of Doro-
thy's infantile ailments.
II have been expectingou." he re-
marked calmly; won't yose seated"
But called to see Dickinson"
explained Dorothy, fully eecting him
to claim the distinction.
Il am very sorry" repli{ the young
man, imperturbably; II aiDr. Robin
sons nephew, Neil Sawte; he was
very uncertain about youreeping this
appointment. In fact, hewent out,
hoping to meet you elsewhe, but left
me to receive you if you cal, and gave
me entire authority to act his stead"
In the course of her life lis probable
that Miss Dorothy had had 7, er expert
'epced such a variety of emo ms. That
it was case of mistaken entity, ap-
peared plain; but how to ccount for
her presence here, without braying her
name and her reason for nging the
bell appeared problem ifficult of
solution
81 am sure there is som mistake"
she stammered at length; ''Im not the
person DR.. Robinson expects simply
wanted to consult him abt slight
cold, and will call again"
'As my uncle is no longer practicing
physician, l am sure that csnot have
been your object" He drewIimself up
to his full height. which Dorthy found
rather overwhelming. and dopted a
sterner tone.
"Do be seated" he repeatd; this is
a very serious matter and muI be treat
ed seriously Your acquaintnce with
my unfortunate cousin is as veil known
to me in its details as to my ulcle. Why
try to deceive me?" as Doroth made an
attempt for hearing.
"But am. not the person yu think l
am, she declared with spiri. II am
Miss Dempsey"
"lndeedl And to what r@son does
my uncle, an old bachelor, owe the
pleasure Of this visit today? You must
excuse my ignoring the cold"
He made a quick, convincing gesture
as she started, hesitated-and Was lost.
"You see it is useless" h{ went on;
Il must insist on your remaining until
you have answered few questions, but
l beg that you won't force me to be
more i1npolite than you can he Ip."
when will DR.. Robinson return?"
"In an hour or two at the most. If
you prefer waiting for him, that will be
even BETTER" and he drew forward one
of the easiest chairs
But l can't stay here twn hor,,s- =, ).
vIieo Dorothy, now thoroughly alarmed
and continuing to stand uncompromis-
ingly.
Nor is there the slightest necessity
for it. Perhaps, if l state the case, it
will enable you to see that you can use
the same freedom with me as with the
doctor, and. also, how little we require
Of you, provided you are honest, and
how unpleasant the consequences may
be if you evade. There have been great
in two of the banks with
which my cousin is connected, and
actual theft has been committed 1t
has been proved past doubtat what hour
the latter occurred, and suspicion has
fallen in the highest places. My cousin
will be implicated in the arrests unless
it can be proved to the satisfaction of
those interested that he was elsewhere
at the time. By tomorrow, or at the
farthest the next day, all New York
may know of it. For some strange rea-
son he refuses to account for himself.
Now, all we require is that you shall
state under oath when and where you
have seen him since Monday last"
II don't know what you are talking
about, and don't wish to remain here
any longer" protested Dorothy, vehe-
Nonsense, replied Sawtelle, almost
interposing himself between
her and the door; my uncle gave me a
description of you before he left. The
idea of you denying that you know AL
bert Van Twiller is absurd"
At the mention of the name Dorothy
gave little gasp of horror and amaze
ment.
"Why, of course, / know him." she
said, unguardedly, and then, seeing too
late that she was only strengthening his
she sank into the nearest chair
with a pitiful wall of distress, which did
not help matters.
"Oh, this is perfectly dreadful!' she
,obbed, forgetting her dignity and mop
ping her eyes with furtive dabs.
AS. for the blond giant on the rug, he
looked scarcely less uncomfortable and
III at ease.
'I don't see but that you will have to
wait till the doctor comes. If should
let you go it would only mean publicity
and an appearance at court and all sorts
Of complications, which you ought to be
as anxious to avoid as we are. Miss Nc
Kinney"
II am not Miss Mckinney"
"Well, my uncle will know who you
are, anyway"
''No he won't" thought Miss Demp-
sey, and relapsed into damp and pro-
tracted silence.
II wonder if you would believe me-"
she said at last impulsively, turning on
him pair of moist, indignant eyes, "if
told you exactly how did happen to
come here"
Il am dreadfully sorry. | presume l
have made mess of it," he replied ir-
relevantly; perhaps we had better not
Try any more explanations till tas doctor