Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-11-07

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.
It is remarkable how he was finally
convinced that was the one"
a photograph. was it not?"
CLEAN Of sudden suspicion ap-
peared in the brown eyes. q 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"
Il 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 I cannot .
DO so Il the cost includes faith in
Hawley. Do you know that is not
even his name-that he lives under an
alias"
is there anything strange n that
out here?" she asked stoutly. Il told
you how deeply he regretted his life;
.. that alone would be sufl cient 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
I clasping. and unclesping nervously.
= Why. what strange coincidence!"
How? What do you mean?"
s oh. nothing-nothing. biting her
J. lips in vexation. The name merely
n recalled something. But really. must
K 90. Mr Keith. or | shall be late at the
d theater You have not attended since
u came?"
No" arising from the table with
T. her. However. l have heard you
e sing before. and hope l may again"
Is How tenderly you dwell on that
: word hope" she said banteringly. 1t
almost makes me envious."
Your resemblance almost makes
me forget" go.
Il
' NO. not quite" he confessed,
\ smiling back into her quizzing eyes.
They went out into the hall togeth'
er, only 70 meet with Doctor Fairbain
y at the door The latter stared at the
two with some embarrassment. for a
7 moment forgetful OF his purpose. His
Il. gaze settled on the face OF the lady
= Always getting you two mixed" be
blurted forth Never saw such re
: semblance-positivel uncanny-same
i hotel too means trouble-this Miss
Y Waite"
| NO. Doctor: | am Miss Maclaire.
ST Ought TO have known tiff knew
I as much about faces as do about an
atomy never would make such mis-
take-very sorry-what fooled me wa
seeing you with Keith-thought b.
was after the other one-gay doi
though-never satisied-was hunting
after you"
= After me-" evidently amused.
) / "Certainly-you-wen 10 the roor
then to the clerk-said you wer
in at supper-just occurred to m
streets here bad at night-thought /
lie ask you to let me escort you 10 thes
mt ter and back-a bit of lunch later
ny he glanced suspiciously at Keith
probably got here too late"
FRS Well. really. you have. Doctor.
she replied sweetly. yelling her eye
Ike to hide their laughter. But can a!
us sure you 1t is not Mr.. Keith" cou
IN tesying slightly 10 the latter. for
on has not honored me; we merely m'
ere by chance at the table. am sure
Tor should enjoy your company exceedin
her ly. but tonight | must plead a prev
'ou Gus engagement"
rue "Ah-ah. some other night
u'u with pleasure. yes"
let The doctor faded away into the {
nat fee. not wholly satisfied because keit
lea still fingered. Miss Christie extendt
her hand.
ed. Isn't he a funny man? But do III
him-someway | like so many poop
ent whom perhaps ought not, includir
TO YOU. Mr.. Jack Keith. Please thiI
and over what told you about Mr.. Ha
her ley. wep-t yon?'
ite' Certainly: you have given me TO-
ven for thought | presume he is to
ANU your escort?"
my She bowed. evidently resenting 4
'"s' question.
GUS "yes and II NAV interest you
eal- know that he has something Of the
,me most inheritance to tell me tonight
Ike? be has actually seen my guardia
not MONT Won wish YOU could be there? ?"
he che ,ove him q tantalizing smi
iui- withdrawing her hand. and runni
up the stairs before he could answ'
the Over the railing of the landing s
Dill glanced down. ard then disappeart
Ion. tTo BE CoNTINUEDl
and