The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1915-06-03

all about her mistake at the demo,
How are your I must say you LOOK
detected and worried"
Reason to be-" muttered CLYDE
I've had nothing but bad luck since
the day we exchanged coats"
THAT sol" replied Payne. Tell me
about It." and Clyde recited his dolor.
Gus story. The eyes OF Miss Lansing
widened. Payne's face wore n puzzled
and then an enlightened look. He
thrust his hand feverishly into an In.
side pocket OF his overcoat, that Clyde
had been forced to wear for the space
OF about eighteen hours. His face was
blank as an apparent search brought
no result.
"You careless mani" chided Miss
Lansing, her eyes twinkllng. although
she waved a warning finger at him.
lis that all you think OF met"
Ssh! don't mention It before our
friend Brewster. here"
"He must know" dissented Miss
Lansing. mir. Brewster, I see clearly
the cause OF all your troubles. Please
give me the address OF Miss Worthing.
ton"
"You are going" began Clyde.
"To clear up everything. Roger.
will report at your Office. Wait there
till ! return. Mr.. Brewster. too. I
think ! shall have some happy news
for him"
The impetuous sprite fitted away on
her mission. An hour later she was
ushered into a room in the Worthing.
ton home. where May sat.
"You-youl" began May. arising
with flashing eyes as she recognized
the young lady whom she suspected OF
being the cause OF all her unhappiness
and grief.
yes, l have come from Mr.. Bre
ter" announced Miss Lansing boldly.
There has been n dreadful mistake
and have come TO you to explain It,"
None Is necessary. ] wish no fur
Their communication with MIR. Brews-
ter" said May. severely. but at the
point Of tears.
Il shall change your mind" declared
Miss Lansing. My dear"-May looked
positively tigerish-"Mr. Brewster 10
Just the truest. most innocent OF low
ers and his heart is nearly broken at
the results OF your frightful mistake"
'Mine!" gasped May. frantically.
Yes. dear. II Is the exchange Of
those two overcoats that made all the
trouble. A week ago Mr.. Payne. whom
I am to marry ia two weeks. asked me
to send him . little love note to cher
ish. did So II was In a pocket Of
his overcoat. and when Mr.. Brewster
called on you II must have fallen out"
oh! Are you sure! Are you sure
this Is really truel" besought May. In
tears no~.
Never fear. dear. II win all be
proved to you. You poor. foolish girl!
Send for this fond lover OF yours be-
fore he goes wild with all his trou-
bles."
Here she comes." announced
Payne to distracted Clyde. two hours
later. well. my dearl" he interro-
gated his fancee.
she Is expecting you" said Miss
Lansing to Clyde.
you mean IT," he cried. springing
to his feet with almost an exultant
cry.
Certainly" nodded Miss Lansing In
her sprightly way. She has promised
to come to our wedding"
"Oh. you are n magician" cried the
overjoyed Clyde.
lie shook hands with both OF them.
He started up to rush away to his In
amorata. Ike some radiant schoolboy.
lie grabbed for his coat. as he thought
Hold on therel" challenged Payne.
with a great, jolly laugh. That's my
coat"
Clyde dropped the garment In ques-
tion as though Il was red hot.
Trouble enough already from that.
eh?" roared Payne.
"Yes. but it's all mended now!" fair.
iy cheered Clyde Brewster. and bound.
ed for the street-and Mayl