The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-03-22

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 APP
peared in the brown eyes. a slight
change In facial expression.
THAT was 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 1t 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 II 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 In that
out here?" she asked stoutly. II 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, I believe-he uses 1t now
as a prefix
Observation-Disclosures" her hands
clasping, and unclasping nervously'
why, what strange coincidence!"
How? What do you mean?"
"Oh, nothing-nothing," biting her
lips in vexation. 1.-THE name merely
recalled something. But really, must
go, Mr.. Keith, or shall be late at the
theater. You have not attended since
l Gamer"
NO" arising from the table with
her. However, have heard you
sing before, and hope may again"
How tenderly you dwell on that
word hope" she said banteringly, II
almost makes me envious."
Your resemblance almost makes
me forget"
But not gutter"
mo, not quite" he confessed
smiling back into her quizzing eyes.
They went out into the hall togeth
err, only to meet with Doctor Fairbair
at the door. The latter stared at the
two with some embarrassment, for
moment forgetful of his purpose. His
gaze settled on the face of the lady.
Always getting you two mixed" ht
blurted forth. Never saw such re
semblance-positively uncanny-sam'
hotel too means trouble-this Miss
Waiter"
mo, Doctor; am Miss Maclaire.
Ought to have known lift l knew
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 N
was after the other one-gay dol
though-never satisfed-was hunting
after you"
after me?" evidently amused.
"Certainly-you-we to the room
then to the clerk-said you wer'
In at supper-just occurred to me
streets here bad at night-thought II
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"
well, really, you have, Doctor,
she replied sweetly, yelling her eye
to hide their laughter. But l can as
sure you 1t Is not Mr.. Keith" coul
tesying slightly to the latter, "for b
has not honored me; we merely me
by chance at the table. | am sure
should enjoy your company exceeding
| ly, but tonight must plead a prev
GUS engagement"
"Ah-ah, some other night2"
with pleasure, yes"
The doctor faded away into the o.
fee, not wholly satisfied because Keit
still fingered. Miss Christie extende
her hand.
isn't he a funny mani But do lik
him-someway I like so many peopl
whom perhaps l ought not, includin
you, Mr.. Jack Keith Please thin
over what l told you about Mr.. HaV
ley, won't your"
Certainly; you have given me foo
for thought. l presume he is to b
your escort2"
She bowed, evidently resenting tn
question.
Yves, and 1t may interest you
know that he has something OF the u
most Importance to tell me tonight
he has actually seen my guardian
Don't you wish you could be therer
She gave him tantalizing smil'
withdrawing her hand, and runnin
up the stairs before he could answe
over the railing of the landing sn
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