The Washington times., 1904-04-24

smooth guy has found one and It may
be that you are still Sammy the Orphan
It's disgusting to see the way fellow
gets hindered when he tries to do a real
ly good deed"
II don't suppose I'd better order tho
buildin' materials fer the mansion OF 3
Queen Anne HILL" said Sammy, discon
solately. Guess I'll have TO go out C |
Ballard to-morrer an see II they's a Job
loose in the MILL
The next morning Arizona Charley
announced that he had dreamed il all
out and that Sammy would soon be in
possession of his own, provided, OF
course. that the other man had proved I
to be an impostor.
You see, it's like this" he said. 81
goes to the old gent and tells him that
in the night his son arose and left me.
being unaware that had found his real
father. Then 1 tells the old gent that OF
course I'm going to advertise for the
missing man, but that It Will be easier
to identify him II 1 have one or two
clues-especially in the way Of birth
mark, for instance
He puts me on Thea I comes to
you, and. being pretty good on the
tattoo. fixes you up, and after
few days you'll be discovered some
where. Then I introduces you to your
father. Then you're all right and so am
l. Seer
Charley went up TO the hotel feeling
that he was a true diplomat, and walked
confidently into Mr.. Griggs' apart
ment.
Mr.. Griggs met him with a smile and
said:
"welI. sir. you may produce the man
you believe TO be my son. The other
gentleman INSTRUMENTATION" And he
laughed pleasantly.
why. sir, the truth is he's gone.
said Charley, concealing his delight be-
hind rueful face.
Then the conversation followed the
lines intended by Charley. but when ne
suggested the necessity OF clues. Mr.
Griggs replied:
you had charge of the boy until he
was fourteen. did you not? Then you
should know as much about him as l.
We'll, the truth is that I-weIi-'
wait a moment. please" said Mr.
Griggs. THE truth Is. 1 think. that you
are nothing but an impostor-like nun
dreds of others who have attempted 10
defraud me. You VIII please remain
here" he added. as Charley arose and
walked toward the door
Charley turned and Seund himself
looking at a small r<=oIver pointed very
directly at him. He returned 10 his
seat. saying:
This is preposterous."
so it is" replied Mr.. Griggs, gently.
but 1t is the preposterous in life
which gives it its spice and interest"
He rang, and in response a boy ap-
peared at the door.
Please send policeman" he said
In few moments an officer appeared.
do you know this MANI asked Mr..
Griggs.
.whin was ut that 1 did not? He
kapes a dhive down by the drink
Very WE'LL" said Mr.. Griggs. Turn
ing to Charley. he added. Give this Of
fcer a description or the man you in
tended TO palm off as my SON.
Charley stammered and cleared his
throat. but finally gave the desired In
formation.
You may go to this mans place.
bring me the person he has described
Tell him that 1t is all right and that
his father is waiting for him. he will
come"
The big policeman departed and in a
short time returned with Sammy giee-
fully walking beside him.
Now" said Mr.. Griggs. pleasantly.
we'll see about this son OF mine.
Young man, please remove your coat
and bare your shoulders. My son." he
said, as Sammy began TO take Of. his
ragged garments. will probably bear
certain marks which it is extremely
doubtful are carried by the majority of
men. There should be on his shoulder
butt is not necessary that you gen
tlemen should know all these details"
He looked at Charley. who. listening
eagerly. shrank back with a look Of
disgust
sammy took off his old frayed coat.
His vest joined the coat on the floor.
and finally he stood with his arms and
shoulders bare.
Mr. Griggs walked slowly around and
surveyed his left shoulder.
Nothing there" he said. Noting
look of disappointment on Charley's
face. he added. smiling. But. then.
there shouldn't be.
He strolied slowly around Sammy and
looked at his right shoulder.
There seems TO be-ah-considerable
extraneous accumulation. he said
still smiling blandly. Perhaps little
water judiciously applied might prove
this man to be my son. Hal ha!
He left the room for a moment and
returned with a sponge. which he ap-
piled vigorously TO Sammy's shoulder.
Good Cod" he exclaimed. as the
spot began 10 tighten. Suddenly he
turned to Charley. with the words.
..Plotter. imposter. deceiyer. I forgive
YOU your attempt at fraud. This man
is my son."
Charley merely said: "w-weE amt
that what zsaid?'