The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1912-02-23

/ about that. They were entrusted x
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 mott"
A CLEAN Of sudden suspicion aD-
peared In the brown eyes. . 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"
II believe that you believe; that
you are fully convinced At the Justice
Of your claim. Perhaps It Is just. but
l am suspicious Of anything which
Bart Hawley has a hand in. Miss
Christie, you really make me wish to
retain you friendship. but I cannot
do SO II tho cost includes faith In
Hawley. Do you know that is not
even his name-that he lives under an
alfas?"
us there anything strange in that
out herey" she asked stoutly. II told
you how deeply he regretted his life;
that alone would be suficient cause
for him to drop his family name. Did
you ever learn his true manner"
He was not sure-only as Neb had
reported what Waite had called the
man, yet ventured a direct reply.
Bartlett. l believe-he uses It now
as a prefix"
"Rartlett!-Bartlett!" her hands
clasping. and unclasping ~nervously.
why. what a strange c~oincidence!"
How? What do you mean?"
"Oh. nothing-nothing." biting her
lips in vexation. 1.-THE name merely
recalled something. But really. I must
60, Mr.. Keith. or l shall be late at tho
theater. You have not attended since
l Gamer"
mo-" 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. 1T
almost makes me envious."
Your resemblance almost maker
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 Fairbain
at the door. The latter stared at the
two with some embarrassment, for Q
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 e trouble-this Miss
Waiter"
mo, Doctor; l am Miss Maclaire."
Ought to have known TIT | knew
as much about faces rs l 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 sa~tisfied-was hunting
after you"
after met" evidently amused.
"Certainly-you-went to the room
then to the clerk--said you we're
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 bit Of lunch later"
he glanced s%uspiciously 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 a.
sure you 1t is not Mr.. Keith" cour
tesying slightly to the latter, FOR he
has not honored me; we merely met
by chance at the table. I am sure
should enjoy your company exceeding
ly. but tonight l must plead a PREV
GUS engagement"
"Ah-ah. some other night?"
with pleasure, yes"
The doctor faded away into the Of
fce. not wholly satisfied because Keith
still fingered. Miss Christie extended
her hand.
Isn't he a funny man! But I do like
him-someway l 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 your"
Certainly; you have given me 1000
for thought. l presume he Ia to b
your escort?"
She bowed. evidently resenting the
question.
Yes. and It may interest you IA
know that he has something Of the ut
most importance to tell me to.niRht-
he has actually seen my guardian.
Don't you wish you could be there?"
She gave him a tantalizine smi,.
Withdrawing her hand. and runnins
up the stairs before he could answer.
Over the railing Of the landing she
glanced down. and then disappeared
ITO BE CONTINUED,