The daily Alaskan., 1915-01-15
A Mistaken Identity
By F. A. NlITCHEL

Arnold Tucker, aged nineteen, met and wooed Alice Brainard, aged six teen. Both being too young to marry so their parents thought-consent was given to the match only on condition that they part, not to see each other for two years. If they were then or the same mind no objection would be raised to their union. They were not to correspond, except during the last week of the two years separation, at which time they would need to make arrangements for their meeting.
 One morning Albert Tucker not relative nor even all acquaintance or the said Arnold Tucker) was handed a letter by al poStmun addressed in a feminine hand and asked if it belong cd to him. The writing was so indiS- tinct that Tucker could not be sure, but replied by taking 1t in with other letters handed him at the same time. On opening it he read the simple an- uounccment;
 I will be al the Grand ho;rl on Tuesday and shall be pleased to see you that even ing You will find me in rarl0r E, second floor, at o'clock. ALICE.
 Albert Tuckcr knew great many girls, number of whom he had made love to for the purpose. as he express ed 1t, of passing the time, and was not conscious of any of them accepting his attentions through any more serious motive. He did not remember any particular Alice. uor did he recognize the chirography He simply made mental note Uf the Hpppiutmgut and when the evrnin.: came around reach ed the Grand hotel at $ o'clock and went to Parlor B
 A young lady whom he had never seen before rose from her seat with happy smile tu meet him. but the smile faded into look of pcrplcXity.
 "I never believed" she said. that two short years could have so changed you"
 If Albert Tucker was anything he was gallant.
 1.-TWO long years. you mean"
 Have they been long 10 yuu?" some. thing of the smile returning with faint blush.
 Each has been un eternity.
 The lady looked up tcudcrly out O. pair of h2avru'S hluc eyes. Bert did not mistake; it woald have been brutal for him to miSlake-at least so he considered 1t He bent forward and kissed her lips.
 Meanwhile he was rGckiu@ his brain 70 place the .:.rl among those tO whom he had on some previously forgotten occasion made love. He could rclucm. Der Betty, a Louise. an Ethel, but no Alice. AS for the last pHtronymic he could remember only two of them. Miss Rralnard rcSembIcd girl nc had met at a house party at the home of hI> friend Charles B"alc q couple of years before and had become spoons with. He suspected that she was this girl. but was not sure He determined to take some risk to find out.
 "l would nut suppose" he said that 50 much would happen Simcc that de. 'ightful period we spent at CharIie's.'
 "Charl!r, What ChHrlir:'
 True. you were not with uS at Charlie Beale's. Two years k q long while. especially when parted from one we love. Events become c"mfuSed.'
 "l hope persons have not become confused in your case. Was there some girl with whom You remember 10 have had delightful period:'
 Not at all. Now l remember: it was a stag party"
 "A stag party Do men have delight ful remembranccS of stag Parties* But this is not per mrnt to our meet. ing. The question with us k. Having been parted for two years, having grown older. do We wish to accept the promise made Us when We separated:
 Bert would have given worlds to know what that promise WAS; indeed he must know what It was or give up this struggle nt pretense.
 "I have forgotten" he Stammered. just what that promise waS.
 Had an ice bolt been shot between the two 1t could not have effected greater change. The girl started, then reCoilCd from him
 What have | done:' he gaSpCd.
 What have you done! Ton have stabbed he tu the heart While have counted tue months, the weeks, the days till We might take advantage of that promise. you have forgotten what it was Oh, heavens. What shall ] dO:'
 She threw herself on q sofa and bur jed her face in the cushions
 There Is something wrcag here" said Bert in desperation. Are you sure l am"-
 She started up You are Arnold"
 "I am not l am Tucker"
 Arnold Tucker, and yon have for gotten"-
 "I'm Albert Tucker
 "Albcrt:"
 "COmmonly called Bert. And now, for hppypn'S sake, du tell me who you