The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1891-11-10

ddential manner within the seductive
radiance. Dorothy had made mental
comment of all this before becoming
aware that one Of these inviting chairs
had an occupant, who had slowly risen
and was now facing her with an open
curiosity which he did not take the
trouble TO conceal He was tall, broad
shouldered, athletic young man, with a |
fine blond head, and did not in the least
resemble the family physician of Doro- |
thy's infantile ailments.
Il have been expecting you," he re-
marked calmly; won't you be seated?'
But called to see Or. Robinson,
explained Dorothy, fully expecting him
to claim the distinction.
Il am very sorry. replied the young
man, imperturbably, 81 am DIR. 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 expert
enced such variety of emotions. That
it was a 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 problem difficult Of
solution.
Il am sure there is some mistake"
she stammered at length; 81 am not the
person DR.. Robinson expects simply
wanted to consult him. about slight
cold, and will call again.
''As my uncle is no longer apracticing
physician, | 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
o very serious matter and must be treat
ed seriously. Your acquaintance with
my unfortunate cousin is as well known
to me in its details as to my uncle. Why
try to deceive meT' as Dorothy made an
attempt for hearing.
But am not the person you think
am she declared with spirit. 81 am
Miss Dempsey.
..lndeedi 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;
Il must insist on your remaining until
you have answered a few questions, but
| beg that you won't force me to be
more impolite than you can help
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 / can't stay here two hours, y
cried Dorothy. now thoroughly alarmed
and continuing to stand uncompromis-
ingly
Nor is there the slightest necessity
| for it. Perhaps. if L state the case, ii
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
complications in two of the banks with
which my cousin is connected, and
actual theft has been committed. Il
has been proved past doubtat what houl
the latter occurred, and suspicion has
fallen in the highest places. My cousir
will be implicated in the arrests unles.
it can be proved to the satisfaction o.
those interested that he was elsewhere
| at the time By tomorrow, or at tn,
farthest the next day, all New Yorl
may know of it. For some strange rea
son he refuses to account for himself
4 Now all we require is that you shall
state under oath when and where yor
have seen him since Monday last.
Il don't, know what you are talkin:
about. and don't wish to remain her
any longer protested Dorothy vehe
mently
Nonsense replied Sawtelle. almos
roughly. interposing himself betweel
her and the door: my uncle gave me
description of you before he left. TIL
idea of you denying that you know Al
bert Van Twiller is absurd"
At the mention of the name Doroth,
gave little gasp of horror and amaze
ment.
, why. of course, l know him. sh
said. unguardedly. and then, seeing to-
: late that she was only strengthening hi
mistake. she sank into the nearest chai
with a pitiful wall of distress. which di
not help matters
: oh, this is perfectly dreadfulr sh
sobbed, forgetting her dignity and nor
, ping her eyes with furtive dabs.
As for the blond giant ON the rug,
looked scarcely less uncomfortable an
i'll at ease
81 don't see but that you will have
: wait till the doctor comes IF | shoul
: let you go it would only mean publicit
2 and an appearance at court and all sort
of complications, which you ought to b
r as anxious TO avoid as we are, Miss M,
e Kinney
9 lam not Miss Mckinney
q Well, my uncle will know who yo
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