Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1912-01-05

about that. They were entrusted to
him by an old man whom he discov-
cred sick in independence, and who
died in his rooms three years ago.
Mr.. Hawley has been searching ever
since for the old mans granddaughter.
1t is remarkable how he was finally
convinced that was the, one"
"A photograph. was 1t not?"
/ A CLEAN of sudden suspicion ap-
peared in the brown eyes, a slight
change in facial expression.
That was a clue, yes, but far from
being ALL But why should tell you
this You believe nothing | say"
*. believe that you believe; that
you are fully convinced of the Justice
of your claim. Perhaps it is just. but
| am suspicious of anything which
Bart Hawley has hand in. Miss
Christie. you really make me wish to
retain your friendship. but | cannot
do SO if the cost includes faith In
Hawley Do you know that is not
even his name-that he lives under an
alias?"
rs there anything strange in that
out here?" she asked stoutly. Il told
you how deeply he regretted his Life;
that alone would be sufficient cause
for him to drop his family name. Did
| you ever learn his true name?"
He was not sure-only as Neb had
reported what Waite had called the
man, yet ventured a direct reply.
Bartlett, believe-he uses it now
as prefix"
"Rartlett, Bartlett" her hands
clasping, and unclasping nervcusly
why. what strange condolences"
How? What do you mean?"
/ "Oh, nothing-nothing, biting her
| lips in vexation. The name merely
recalled something. But really, must
60 Mr. Keith, or shall be late at the
| theater You have not attended since
l came?".
No" arising from the table with
her However, have heard you
sing before, and hope may again.
How tenderly you dwell on that
j word hope she said banteringly, 1T
almost makes me envious.'
Your resemblance almost makes
me forget"
But not quite?''
NO, not quite" he confessed
smiling back into her quizzing eyes.
They went out into the hall togeth
er, only to meet with Doctor Fairbain
at the door, The latter stared at the
two with some embarrassment. for a
moment forgetful of his purpose. His
hn 70 Of he laHv
Always getting you two mixed" he
blurted forth. Never saw such re-
emblance-positively uncanny-same
hotel too means trouble-this Miss
Waiter"
No Doctor; am Miss Maclaire."
Ought to have known tiff | knew
as much about faces as | do about an
atomy never would make such mis-.
take-very sorry-What fooled me was
seeing you with Keith-thought he
was after the other one-gay dog
though-never satisfied-was hunting
after you"
| After me?" evidently amused.
"Certainly-you- to the room
then to the clerk-said you were
! in at supper-just occurred to me
streets here bad at night-thought I'd
ask you to let me escort you to thea
ter and back--a bit OF lunch later"
| he glanced suspiciously at Keith
| probably got here too late"
| We'll, really. you have. Doctor"
she replied sweetly yelling her eyes
to hide their laughter. But can as
sure you it is not Mr.. Keith" cour-
| tesying slightly to the latter. for he
| has not honored me; we merely met
| by chance at the table am sure |
should enjoy your company exceeding
| ly, but tonight | must plead prevt
Gus engagement
| Allah, some other night?"
| With pleasure, yes
The doctor faded away into the Of
| fee, not wholly satisfied because Keith
still fingered Miss Christie extended
| her hand
Isn't he funny man? But do like
him-someway like SO many people
whom perhaps l ought not. including
| you, Mr.. Jack Keith Please think
over what | told you about Mr.. Haw.
| ley, won't you?"
Certainly; you have given me food
for thought. presume he is to be
your escort?''
She bowed. evidently resenting the
question.
Yes, and 1t may interest you to
know that he has something of the ut.
most importance to tell me tonight
he has actually seen my guardian.
Don't you wish you could be there?"
! She gave him a tantaliZing SMILE
withdrawing her hand. and running
| up the stairs before he could answer.
Over the railing Of the landing she
glanced down. ara then disappeared
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