The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1914-02-20

ward In his chair.
Presently the police officer spoke.
"Gentlemen," he said.
Both turned toward him.
There Is evidently a great deal at
stake which must hinge to q greater
or lesser extent upon the absolute cor
rectness of this comparison. l there
fore ask that you leave the entire mat
ter in my hands until our expert re-
turns"
Il had hoped to know at once" said
D'Arnot IN. Tarzan sails for Ameri-
ca tomorrow"
Il will promise that you can cable
him a report within two weeks" re
piled the officer. What 1t 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, well 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.. Canlerv 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 splendid match.
But Jane" continued Canler, 81
cannot understand her. She puts me
off first on one ground and then an
other. l always have the feeling that
she breathes sigh of relief every
time bid her goodby."
'Tut tut" said Professor Porter
Tut tut. Mr.. Canler. Jane is a most
obedient daughter She will do pre-
cisely as 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 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.
II 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 replyY'
'She said she was not ready to
marry any one yet" replied Professor
Porter: that we could go and live
upon the farm in northern Wisconsin
which her mother left her, It is lit
tie more rnan SELF supporting. The ten
ants have always made living from
1t and have been able to send Jane q
trifle 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 U.S."
Clayton has gone there" exclaimed
Canler, visibly chagrined. why was
not l told? / would gladly have gone
and seen that every comfort was pro-
vided."
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.
"Oh. l beg your pardon!" she ex-
claimed, pausing on the threshold. II
thought you were alone papa"
ut is only 1, 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.
II only wanted to tell papa that Tobey
has come down from the college to
pack his books"
II must see him at once" cried the
professor Excuse me just moment"
And the old man FASTENED from the
room.
AS soon as he was out Of earshot
Canler turned to Jane Porter
'See here. Jane" he said bluntly.
how long is this thing to 60 on like
this? You haven't refused to marry
me, but you haven't promised either.
II want to get the license tomorrow
so that we can be married quietly be-
fore you leave for Wisconsin. 1 don't
care for any fuss or feathers. and I'm
sure Won don't either"