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 ''l am very sorry" replied the young man, imperturbably; "l am Dr. Robin. sons nephew, Neil Sawtelle; he was very uncertain about your keeping this appointment In fact, he went out, hoping to meet you elsewhere, but left me to receive you if you came, and gave me entire authority to act in his stead. "
 In the course of her life it is probable that Miss Dorothy had never experi- epced such variety of emotions. That it was case of mistaken identity, ap- peared plain, but how to account for her presence here, without betraying her name and her reason for ringing the bell, appeared a problem difficult of solution
 "l am sure there is some mistake" she stammered at length; "l am not the person Dr, Robinson expects simply wanted to consult him about a slight cold, and will call again"
 "As my uncle is no longer a practicing physician, 1 am sure that cannot have been your object" He drew himself up to his full height, which Dorothy found rather overwhelming and adopted a sterner tone
 Do be seated" he repeated; this is very serious matter and must be treat ed seriously. Your acquaintance with my unfortunate cousin is as we'll known to me in its details as to my uncle. Why try to deceive mel" as Dorothy made an attempt for a hearing
 But am not the person you think am, she declared with spirit. "l am Miss Dempsey
 "lndeedl And to what reason 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 he went on, T must insist on your remaining until you have answered few questions, but beg that you won't force me to be more impolite than you can help"
 When will I>r. 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 ci,airs,
 But 1 can't stay here two hours" cried Dorothy, now thoroughly alarmed and continuing to stand uncompromis- ingly
 "Nor is then. the slightest necessity for it Perhaps, if 1 state the case, it win 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 complications in two of the banks with which my cousin is connected, and actual theft has been committed. It has been proved past doubt at 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 req 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"
 "l don't know what you are talking about. and don't wish to remain here any longer" protested Dorothy, vehe- mently
 Nonsense" replied Sawtelle. almost roughly. 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 Twiler is absurd"
 At the mention of the name Dorothy gave a little gasp of horror and amaze ment.
 "Why. of course, 1 know him." she said. unguardedly, and then, seeing too late that she was only strengthening his mistake. she sank into the nearest chair with a pitiful vail of distress. which did not help matters
 Oh this is perfectly dreadfull" she sobbed. forgetting her dignity and mop ping her eye, with furtive dabs.
 As for the blond giant on the rug, he looked scarcely less uncomfortable and i'll at ease
 "l don't see but that you will have to wait till the doctor comes If 1 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
 "I am not Miss Mckinney"
 Well, my uncle will know who you are, anyway
 "No he won't," thought Miss Demp- sey, and reapsed into a damp and pro- tracted silence.
 "l wonder if you would believe me- she said at lust impulsively, turning on him pair of moist, indignant eyes, "if I told you exactly how did happen to come here"
 "l am dreadfully sorry. presume l have made mess of it." he replied ir- relevantly; perhaps we had better not tr,- or,- ,ncra a,yy,Ia n +;opu fill tho 1oc%or