The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1912-08-23

about that They were entrusted 70
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.
Il Is remarkable how he was finally
convinced that | was the one"
"A photograph. was 1t mott"
A CLEAN OF sudden suspicion ap-
peared In the brown y 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"
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 a 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
wen his name-that he lives under an
alias?"
rs there anything strange in that
out here?" she asked stoutly. Il told
you how deeply be 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 nov
as a prefix"
Observation-Disclosures" her hands
clasping. and unclasping ~nervously.
Why. what a strange coincidence!"
How? What do you mean"
oh. nothing-nothing." biting hos
lips In vexation. The name merely
recalled something. But really, | must
go. Mr.. Keith. or | shall be late at tho
theater. You have not attended since
| Gamer"
no" arising from the table with
her. However. l have heard you
sing before. and hope | may again"
How tenderly you dwell on that
word hope" she said banteringly. "t
almost makes me envious."
Your resemblance almost makes
ne forget"
But not Quite?"
mo. 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 .
moment forgetful OF his purpose. His
gaze settled on the face OF the lady.
Always getting you two mixed" he
blurted forth. Never saw such 70
semblance-positively uncanny-sams
hotel too means trouble-this Miss
Waiter"
mo. Doctor; am Miss Maclairc."
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 wos
seeing you with Keith-thought he
was after the other one-gay dog
though-never satisied-was hunting
after you"
After me?" evidently amused.
"Certainly-you-went to the room
then to the clerk-said you were
In at supper-just occurred to M
streets here bad at night-thought Id
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 ey0
to hide their laughter. But I can A.
sure you 1t is not Mr.. Keith" cour
tesying slightly to the latter. FOR As
has not honored me-: We merely mel
BY chance at the table. | am SURE I
should enjoy your company exceedinVr
y. but tonight | must plead a prsvt
Gus engsgement"
"Ah-ah. some other night?"
With pleasure, yes"
The doctor faded away into the a.
nee. not wholly satisfied because Keith
still fingered. Miss Christie extended
her hand.
Isn't he q funny man! But I do like
him-someway | like 20 many people
whom perhaps I ought not. including
you. Mr.. Jack Keith. Please think
over what | told you about Mr.. Hav-
ley, won't your"
Certainly; you have given me food
for thought. | presume he Is to b
your escort?'
She bowed. evidently resenting the
question
Yes. and It may interest you 70
know that be has something of the ut
most importance to tell me tonight
he has actually seen NY guardian.
Don't you wish you could be thers?"
She gave him a tantalizing smile
Withdrawing her hand. and running
up the stairs before he could answsr
the railing OF the landing she
glanced down. AID then disappeared.
ITO BE CON-INUED.1