Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1915-07-09
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Case Of Mistaken Identity.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
SAY. Mr van Nordcn. there's girl
been coming here the last two days
Young Van Norden looked up with
boyish blue eyes. rather annoyed By
the loud voice IN the quiet Of bis pri
vate Office He was further struck by
the mans ugllness "a forld cheek.
with smallish. keen eyes and square
set jaw.
Il beg your pardon said young Van
Eorden. pointing 10 a chair. Your
hamey' he went on with emphasis
"aIef oh. its all right. Mr. Van
Norden.r answered the caller. placing
bis derby hat on the floor. I'm from
the central office. Murdoek's my name.
This girl she's been looking for you.
az get IT Missed you both days. So
take IL she'll be on band this after
noon
well. what Of 1t, Mr.. MurdockT"
IF l uin't mistaken. Mr.. Van Norden,
she's coming for money. just bear
what she has to say She'll tell sob
story If | have my guess. Wen be
waiting outside. In case you happen to
need US"
Mr. Van Norden let bis caller out by
way Of the front oftiee-a room with a
blackboard on which boy was chalk
ing up stock quotations.
lie returned to his private office,
where about an hour later be found
himself staring down into pair Of
beautiful dark eyes. very soft and fem
mime Her cheeks were pale. but with
out powder. Her gown had simple yet
pleasing lines. with satisfying bar
mony Of color. shade Of tan With
trimmings of fine white lace.
u beg your pardon" he said when
the office boy had gone. But didn't
get the name"
Miss Summerton." she answered,
holding aside small hand bag.
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she h'u pes"ne seaaeu- 3ns Voy sa'u ,
you "'sneu 70 see uie on peAs0N"'
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way ies' iatnei onoe uiu Dusi.iss'
with hhn naineu Went"olln- -
james Neh.woItn. taA' nanusonl'
uian WIN uiaeA hai' a regular atniese
II I'm not nlstaAeh' Always IN tn'
top OF tashion'
he ISL anything IKE tnat now
she answered slowly. Hes an OLD MAJ
with snow white hair' and altogethel
he's quite pathetic figure.
He caught tremulous note.
Did Mr. Wentworth send your h
asked.
He turned around not too suddenly
yet in time to see her Withdrawing hel
handkerchief from her checks.
No; he didn't send me-" she an
swered, staring at him
Yet you come for him." be said al
most harshly
Yes: | come to you. The truth 4
Mr. Wentworth is dying in poverty
He may live week, maybe not tina
long. Three days ago he expressed /
wish--a simple wish that he might SCI
the green fields again. Mr.. Van Nor
den, | didn't know but you might hay'
the money. 1t would only be a loan"
He slowly took up his pen and afte
a moment reached for his check book.
xviii Slo0 be enoughl' he asked.
"fes. indeed she quickly answered
I'm glad to be able to do it for you
Miss Summerton, he said.
i She seemed to be avoiding his gaze.
Miss Summerton,' he said, seeini
the color in her cheeks, mot that /
makes any difference, tell me how di,
you come TO know or MI wentworth
and of his dealings with our hrmF
4 know his daughter very we'll" sh'
answered. squarely facing him,
The telephone rang.
He took up the receiver.
MISS snmmerton' ne SAID tne mex
moment putting down the teiepnon
ana getting up II seems tnat nav
an urgent Gamer outside Woula yo'
ulnu "'usins-Just moments Aner
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