Putnam patriot., 1914-10-30

Doogan-.Iack Doogan."
 ~Dooganf All right. Now. another thing: This Is my wedding day. and you are here to attend the ceremony Do you follow me?"
 Sure: I'll follow you all over the house"
 That's the idea"
 That's funny" observed Doogan. This is my wedding day too"
 ''ls it? You don't find yourself talk. ing things unconsciously. do youg'
 T never take things unconsciously," declared Do0gan. with a slight smile.
 Tt seems l do." said Cluney. shaking his head
 Look here," said Doogan, with sud den apprehension. If anything is lost they won't blame it on me. will they?"
 Now, don't you worry about that I'H'-
 Gee, what a cinchr' chuckled Doc gan to himself.
 'I'm afraid I'm going to be a very hard case for you" observed Cluney.
 Hard? You're the softest case l ever struck"
 "Hush!' whispered Cluney. taking Doogan's elbow. Heres the family Change the subject"
 Well. well, Jack. I'm awfully glad you're here; just in time to see your old pal married-just in time"
 T wouldn't have missed it for any thing" declared Doogan
 James" said Mrs. Carr, addressing Cluney. we've given up the search for the bracelet The minister insists that the ceremony be performed at once"
 "Yes. yes" assented Cluney. But first want to introduce my old friend. Mir. Jack Doogan." Then. including all the others in a wide sweep of his arm. he introduced them in turn.
 How are you?" inquired Doogan breezily. turning to Dr. Willoughby.
 Who is he?" whispered the doctor to Cluney.
 Hush. The detective" replied Gu ney. also in whisper.
 "Tickled to deathr' remarked Mir. Doogan to Madge as she gave him her hand Then. holding out his hand to the dignitied Mrs. Carr. he chirped. How are you, motherg
 Mrs Carr ignored the proffered hand. and Madge exclaimed, She's little deaf. Mir Doogan."
 "Ah. yes" rejoined Doogan. She's blind. too. ain't she? Hello. Cutey" he added to Joan.
 My names Caroline" volunteered the young lady thus called.
 That so? How are you, Carriet And this is the minister. eh? Well hows the dominie?'
 Then Mir. Jack Doogan beamed around him benevolently and observed 10 the company in general:
 Well. now that I've met everybody I feel right at home"
 And he looked it.
 50 you're an old friend of Mir Clu ney's. MT Doogan?" observed Madge. Yes We're college chums - ain't we. Looney?"
 "Clurey" corrected Madge and Caro- line together.
 "Yes, Cluney - Cluneyr' whispered James Cluney to Doogan savagely. Then. aloud. he explained. with fore ed laugh: "Looney. Ha. ha. That's the nickname had when we were at college"
 Its most annoying" broke in Mrs Carr Il cant hear word without my ear trumpet
 Your ear trumpet?" exclaimed Clu. ney. He stopped and a nameless ter TOT crept over his face.
 What's the matter, JamesY queried Madge solicitously.
 Good Lordr was all he said. But from his coat pocket, where he had thrust his hand as he laughed. be slow ly drew forth the ear trumpet.
 There was d chorus of The ear trumpetr' and then Mrs. Carr, garing at James Cluney. asked:
 James. what is the meaning Of this:"
 T don't know" replied Cluney hope tessly
 Il can explainr' lnterposed Doogan. with loud laugh. Its joker
 "A ioke?" drowned Mrs. Carr.
 Yes. Ha. ha. ha. Steal something from your motherin-law on your wed ding day-good luck Ha. hat'
 Well. l don't see anything funny about it." declared Mrs Carr. with much stiffness.
 Say. James," whispered Mir. Carr to Cluney. What did you do with the braceet?'
 ~The bracelet? | didn't take the bracelet
 "Oh. excuse me. I thought you did " The old gentleman was still gazing suspiciously at his son-in-law elect when Mr. Spelain hustled toward the door. saying: "You'n have to hurry, good people I must keep that other appointment of mine
 Now" said Cluney to Doogan when they were alone. How the devil did that trumpet get into nay poeketf
 Don't try to kid me returned Doc gan. You must hive pat 1t there.
 What If the bracelet should turn up in the same way?" muttered James CIuney as be thrust his hand into his overcoat pocket Then. with a howl. he withdrew it sharply. and the brace let was in his fingers. Good Lord. here it is,''
 Give it to me m take care Of II. said Doogan. taking the bracelet and putting 1t in his pocket That's what I'm here for.~
 -Thanksr
 Don't mention it." responded Doc gan
 ~Youn stick by me. won't your