The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1914-07-02

from his pocket and commenced turn
ing the pages.
Tarzan looked at the book in sur
prise. How did D'Arnot come to have
his book?
Presently D'Arnot stopped Mt a page
on which We're five tiny little smudges.
He handed the open book to the po-
liCeman.
Are these imprints similar to mine
or NJ. Tarzan's? Can YOU say that they
are Identical with either?"
The otliced drew Il powerful glass
from his desk and examined all three
specimens carefully, making notations
meanwhile upon Il pad of paper.
Tarzan realized now what was the
meaning of their visit to the police of
ticer.
The answer to his life's riddle lay in
these tiny marks.
With tense nerves he sat leaning for
ward in his chair.
Presently he police officer spoke.
Gentlemen he said.
Both turned toward him.
There is evidently a great deal at
stake which must hinge to a greater
or lesser extent upon the absolute cor
rectness Of this comparison. l there
foe ask that you leave the entire mat
ter in my hands until our expert re-
turns
II had hoped to know at once" said
D'Arnot. M. Tarzan sails for Ameri-
ca tomorrow
Il will promise hat you can cable
him a report within two weeks" re-
piled the officer. What it will be |
dare not say. There are resemblances,
yet-well, we had better leave it for NJ.
Leblanc to solve"
A taXicab drew up before an old
fashioned residence upon the outskirts
of Baltimore.
A man of about forty, we'll built and
with strong, regular features, stepped
out and paying the chauffeur dismissed
him.
A moment later the passenger was
entering the library of the old home.
"Ah, Mr.. Canler!." exclaimed an old
man, rising to greet him.
Good evening, my dear professor"
cried the man, extending a cordial
hand.
Il have come this evening to speak
with you about Jane. You know my
aspirations, and you have been gen
erous enough to approve my suit"
Professor Archimedes @. Porter
fidgeted in his armchair. The subject
always made him uncomfortable. He
could not understand why. Canler
was a splendid match.
But Jane continued Canler, ~
cannot understand her. She puts me
off first on one ground and then an
other. l always have the feeling that
she breathes q sigh of relief every
time l bid her gCodby."
Tut tut" said Professor Porter.
Tut tut, Mr.. Canler. Jane is a most
obedient daughter. She will do pre-
cisely as l tell her"
Then l can still count on your sup
port?' asked Canler, a tone of relief
marking his voice.
Certainly. sir, certainly" exclaimed
Professor Porter. How could you
doubt it?'
There is young Clayton, you know"
suggested Canler. HE has been
hanging about for months. | don't
know that Jane cares for him. But
besides his title they say he has in
herited a very considerable estate from
his father. 1t might not be strange If
he finally won her unless
Canler paused.
Tut, tut. Mr.. Canler. Unless-what:'
Unless you see fit to request that
Jane and l be married at once" said
Canler slowly and distinctly.
Il have already suggested to Jane
that it would be desirable" said Pro
fessor Porter sadly, 'for we can no
longer afford to keep up this house and
live as her associations demand"
"What was her reply?"
"She said she was not ready to
marry any n yet" replied Professor
Porter: that we could 90 and live
upon the farm in northern Wisconsin
which her mother left her. 1t is a lit
lie more than self supporting. The ten
ants have always made a living from
it and have been able to sen Jane a
trita each year.
she is planning our going up there
the first of the week. Philander and
Mr.. Clayton have already gone to get
things in readiness for US"
Clayton has gone there exclaimed
Canler, visibly chagrined. why was
not | told? | would gladly have gone
and seen that every comfort was pro-
yided."
Jane feels that we are already too
much in your debt, Mr.. Canler.' said
Professor Porter.
Canler was about to reply when the
sound of footsteps came from the hall
without. and Jane Porter entered the
room.
ooh, beg your %pardon.' she ex-
claimed, pausing on the threshold. Il
thought you were alone, papa"
1T is only |. Jane said Canler, who
had risen. Wont you come in and
join the group? We were just speak
ing of you"
Thank YOU said Jane, entering and
taking the chair Canler placed for her.
Il only wanted to tell papa that Tobey
hoe oO,oa down from the college to