Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-09-19

sBut called to sec Dr. Robinson, /.
explained Dorothy, fully expecting him
to claim the distinction.
Il am very sorry" replied the young
man, imperturbably; II am Dr.. Robin
sons nephew, Neil Sawtelle: he was
very uncertain about your keeping this
appointment. In fact, he went out, hop
ing 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. APP
peared plain; but how to account for
her presence here, without betraylng
her name and her reason for ringing
the bell, appeared . problem difficult OF
solution.
Il am sure there is some mistake,
she stamered at length: Il am not the
person Dr.. Robinson expects. simply
wanted to consult him about q slight
cold, and will call again"
"As my uncle is no longer practicing
physicien, I am sure that can not have
been your object" He drew himself
up to his full height, which Dorothy
found rather overwhelming, and adopted
q Steiner tone.
@Do be seated" he repeated, "this is
q very serious matter and must be
treated seriously. Your acquaintance
with my unfortunate cousin is as well
known to me in all its details as to my
uncle. Why try to deceive me?" as
Dorathy made an attempt for hear
ing.
But I am not tho person you think
I am, she declared with spirit; Il am
Miss Dempsy."
Indeed! And to what reason does
my uncle. An old bachelor, owe the
pleasure of this visit to-day? You
must excuse my ignoring the cold"
He made . quick. convincing gesture
Is she started, hesitated-and was lost.
@You see it is useless" he went on; Il
must insist on your remaining until you
have answered q few questions; but I
beg that you won't force me to be more
impolite than you can help"
when will DR.. Robinson return?"
SIn an hour or two ut the most #
you prefer waiting for him, that will be
even better" and he drew forward one
of the easiest chairs.
But I can't stay here two hours,
cried Dorothy, now thoroughly alarmed
and continuing to stand uncompromis-
ingly. ;,
Nor is there the slightest necessity
for it. Perhaps, if I 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
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. Ny
cousin will be implicated in the arrests
unless it can be proved to the salts
faction of those interested that he was
elsewhere at the time. By tomorrow,
or at the farthest the next dsy, all New
York may know of it. For some strange
reason he refuses to account for him
self. 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, vehem-
emily.
Nonsense" replied SawteIle, almost
roughly, interposing himself between
her and the door; @my uncle gave me q
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, I know him." she
said, unguardedly; and then, seeing too
late, that she was only Strengthening
his mistake, she sank into the nearest
chair, with q pitiful wall of distress
which did not help matters.
ooh, this is perfectly dreadful" she
sobbed, forgetting her dignity and
hopping her eyes with futive dabs.
As for the blonde giant on the rug,
he looked scarcely less uncomfortable
and i'll at ease.
II don't see but that You will have to
wait till the doctor comes. II 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 Mckinney"
"Iam not Miss McKinney."
well, my uncle will know who you
are. anyway"
mo, he won't, +" thought Miss Demp-
sey, and relapsed into damp and pro-
tracted silence.
Il wonder if you would believe me-"
she said ut last, impulsively, turning on
him pair of moist. indignant eyes, "if I
told You exactly how I did happen to
come here"
Il am dreadfully sorrow. I presume
I have made . mess of it." he replied;
irrelevantly, perhaps We had better
not try any more explanations till the
doctor comes. You see, if had known
that you were in the least" -reddening