Arizona republican., 1892-01-10

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- enced 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; 'I am not the person Dr. Robinson expects, Isimply wanted to consult him about a slight cold, and will call again.
 As my uncle is no longer practicing 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 very serious matter and must be treat cd seriously. Your acquaintance with my unfortunate cousin is as we'll known to me in it's details as to my uncle, Why try to deceive mel" as Dorothy made an attempt for hearing
 But am not the person you think l 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 quick, convincing gesture as she started, hesitated--and was lost.
 "You see it is useless" he went on; "l must insist on your remaining until you have answered few questions, but 1 beg that you won't force me to be more impolite than you can help"
 "When will Dr. Robinson return?"
 "ln 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 two hours," cried Dorothy, now thoroughly alarmed and continuing to stand uncompromis- ingly
 Nor is there the slightest necessity for it. Perhaps, if 1 state the case, 1t 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 ,,,t Df tho Ia,,ly xari I, which my cousin is connected, and actual theft has been committed. It 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 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 8 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 mistake. she sank into the nearest chair with pitiful vail of distress. which did not help matters
 "Oh, this is perfectly dreadful~ she sobbed, 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 Ill at ease
 "l 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 Me- Kinney"
 "l 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.
 ''l wonder if you would believe me-" she said at last impulsively, turning on him pair of moist, indignant eyes, 'if l told you exactly how did happen to come here.'
 ''l am dreadfully sorry. presume have made mess of it," he replied ir- relevantly; perhaps we had better not try any more explanations till the doctor comes. You see, if 1 had known that you were in the least"-reddening per ceptibly-"the least like what you are, never should have attempted n conver- sation."
 AS Dorothy found nothing to reply to this, another half hour passed, reducing her to a state of nervousness that went far toward confirming Sawtelle in his suspicious At last, to the infinite relief of both, key sounded in the latch, and lowing politely at her averted head Sawtelle hastened into the hall.
 Already the doctor, hale, hearty man of fifty, was divesting himself of his snowy overcoat. and on catching sight of his nephew ne began to speak Tn cheery, excited voice.
 Such day, my boyl The jade es. capped me in spite of everything and