Arizona republican., 1910-04-23

physiognomies, picked out the worst looking of
 "3r4 Mellison," I, said as climbed in
 Then what did he do but lean down and commence saving: Melons Street; 5I4 Mellson Street:-o Mcllison Avcnue:
 My jaw dropped and I stared at him ss if I had been turned to stone, for long time seemed 10 an hour. An inspiration and mighty resolve flashed
 "Meison Avenue" said
 Of went, not at all in the direction as yesterday, and not nearly so far only eight or ten blocks. He drew up in quiet little street before pretty cottage
 The shades were drawn the house looked empty. the dooI-nat lay large and square T2on the porch man as got out. lie told me- with look of amaze- ment.
 T want you to wait here few minutes" I ,aid. and up the steps.
 I rang the bell No one answered. did not expect anyone to- Fitted the of the door-nat; thc-c lay the key fitted into the lock. and entered the vestb,:e. Dainty simple. modest in it's appointments; this was what had expected. put my head into the ro% be shu y 3Me pI With bTsTa aS. led through the house to the kitchen and opened the pantry door Faint tempting cdors sssailed my nos trs; the shelves full of dainties. l rushed locked the door. and replaced the key
 Now. l said to the cabmau, who regarded with suspicion not unmixed with apprehension Take 3I4 Mellison Street,
 I completely stunned and before l recovered myself at that awful house
 T want you to wait agsin. I said. tunibling of the cab '4or about fifteen minutes Then [ van, to drive and sister and two suit-cssci back Meliison Avenue
 Without waiting for reply from the now thor oughly scandaized oabman hurried into the house. dragged Early upstairs. quite unmindiul of her in dignant protests When had go, her into the bed
 Early Chlore." I said. pack your suitcase. I'll tell you all there is to tell after get into inc the wrong house But I've found the right thank Heaven for that. anyhow I can never look mortal in the face again: and when think Of ina; niac- Early, who was he: He said his name vss James"
 I'm sure have no idea whimpered Early "Th- town is probably farly swarmins uuh lunsuos know of at least two, who, II they have =, bean locked up. certainly ought to be
 rushed into the packing with frantic haste As already dressed for the street II did not tTse me long to finish seized the suit-css.s and started leaving Early struggling with her shoe strings As I went down the steps enormous touring car drew up to the curbns just behind the waiting cab A hurriedy stepped out. and found myself face face with my mysterious caller of the night before He immediately dressed. with flower m h,s buttonhole. and forced to admit that he looked handsome. though fairly hated the sight of hini
 Why Miss Chlore.' he exclaimed you're not 30 ing away"
 The role of housebreaker" | said "is pleasantly exciting just at first. but md that 1t grcws wearsome. The novelty o the situation having worn of my sister and l are seeking fresh helds of al venture Having exploited MeiIison Street to cn- tire satisfaction. starting for Meiiscn Avenue. Oh cried poignantly "a town lost 70 all of decency to have two streets of inc name ought to be wiped of the map How o51d
  when you must have that there mistake somewhere? Why did you let think you wsre er1zy' And you told me yogr nS. nanrs was lsms: the face of human being.
 My dear Miss Chlore.~ te said gently. pictins ID the suit-cases, 'I see that there has been a mistake but what it is I do not vet know. But since you are evidently starting o-t some where. let me at least have the consolation of portunity of explaining the matter me. which l sure. you will be willing to do
 And before could catch breath. hc had actually paid of the cabman another humiliation and installed me. bag and baggage in the automobile lrst then Early out
 He leaned toward me q told you n,y name vas James. he said in low voice. because you asked ne, and 1t is-James Dsrthman- Now. won't :oa introfrc. to your sister,"
 "Lariy." l said. with as much self possession as could muster. this is Mir. Darthnan And he may be going to drive to the police station. for sush know; there is no particular why he shouldn't But | wish please, that you would tcl him how II happened,"
 l never can be proud enorsh of Early for the way in which she rose to the emergency
 So your sister is Mrs. Frannins" I heard her say ing. q had heard Clara mention the Frannius as the grand moguls of Prattsburg) And you are second of Eugene Hedding? How nice that have mutual acquaintanoes! What is that. Mir. Bradmurs Oh Edith. Mir. Darthman knows George Brsdruur, [ have heard him speak of Jim Darthman. who in the class above him at college So ths, yor' And of course, through Mir. BraduIur that you heard of us.
 As we climbed the steps of ,I4 Mellsou Avenue the door opened, and Mrs Hedding rushed brea,hI-ssly out
 "Ohi oh she cried rapturousty. to think that should have got here just ten mintes before ycs, left Eugene to look after his father for dsy longer; the fracture isn't nearly bad feared first And MT. Darthnan, tool Come rgh, IT. all of you"
 That evening I found myself entertaining ls-n-s Darthman in the parlor. after Clara and Ea-iy hai gone ups stars.
 Were you very much afraid of me last night" h- asked
 q was" assured him. absolutely panic stricken during the whole of the interview.
 You need not have been. he replied. -Or had yo1 but known it. you had me at your mercy from ,hs first moment"
 Perhaps 1t IS possible for to be m lii- r,Eht mnd and still be irresistibly charming should like to think but I afraid that he is inst litti- ater a for he insists that really lrerticr than Early!