Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-17

She strobe mljesdcally to tho door.
The visitor was seated In the hall,
calmly reading newspaper. Hat and
suit case were on the floor beside him.
what do you mean by thisT' de-
manded the lady. "Who are your II
you have any business here state It At
once"
The man glanced at her over his
spectacles, rose and stood looking down
at her. His expression was pleasant,
and he was remarkably cool.
Eyes, ma'am," he said gravely. "I'll
be glad to tell you who am If you'd
like to have me. I haven't made any
mistake, have II understood your
steward-the Teller with the brass but
tons-to say that Abijah Warren's
children lived here. That's 20, amt 1t
II not, then am mistaken"
Mrs. Dunn regarded him with indig-
nation. you are" she said coldly.
1.-THE family Of the late Mr.. Rodgers
Warren lives here. I presume the
slight resemblance In names misled
you. Edwards, show the gentleman
out"
"Just one moment more, ma'am. It
was Rodgers Warren's children I was
lookin' for. A. Rodgers Warren he
called himself, didn't her Yea. We'll,
the A stood for Abijah; that was his
Christian name. And he left two chill
dren, Caroline and Stephen7 Goodi
thought for 4 jify ia blundared In
where I bad no business, but It's an
right. You see, ma'am, I'm thei1 IN
Gle from South Denboro, MasA My
name is Elisha Warren"
Mrs. Dunn gasped. Edwards, peer-
Ing over her shoulder, breathed hsav-
ny.
~You are-their uncle7" repeated the
lady.
Eyes, ma'am. I'm Bites brother.
Oh, don't worry; its all right And
don't fret yourself about me either.
I'll set right down out here and read
my paper and wait till Caroline or
Stephen get home. They're expectin'
me. Mr.. Graves, the lawyer, told EN-
was comm"
He calmly seated himself and ad-
1usted his spostacles. Mrs. Dunn step
ped back into the library and walked
10 the window. She beckoned with
IN agitated finger to the butler, who
Joined her.
Edwards" she whispered. did you
hear what he said7 Is it true?"
II don't know, ma am"
.Did MI. Warren have q brotherr'
II didn't know that he had, ma am"
.1Do you-do you think It likely that
be would have q brother like-liks
lhatr'
II don't know, ma'am."
"was Miss Caroline expecting himr'
II don't know, ma'am. She
"Oh, you don't know anythingl
You're impossible Go away!'
YES. ma'am," said Edwards thank
fully, and went
Mn. Corcoran Dunn stood for some
minutes BY the window. thinking, or
trying to think, q way to the truth of
this astounding development Finally
she creakingly crossed the room and
spoke.
mr.. Warren" she said, II feel
guilty in keeping you out there. Won't
you come In to the hbraryT
why. thank you, ma'am, I'm all
right Don't trouble about me. Go
right on with your readin' or SEWN
or knitttn' Or whatever you was dom
and
so you arc the late Mr.. warren's
brothsrT' asked the lady, making her
INST lead In the game
"Yes, ma'am. His older brother.
Bile was ten year younger'n I am.
Nrs.-sr'-
dunn. am an old friend Of the
family"
That's good. I'm glad to hear
they've got friends. When you're in
sickness or trouble or sorrer, friend
ship counts for consider'bl How are
the young folks Caroline and Stephen
pretty smart, hey7'
Smart Why. they are intelligent,
naturally. r.
mo. no. mean are they pretty
well?"
Every well, indeed, considering the
shock Of their recent bereavement"
Yes, yes. OF course. And they've
moved, too. Movin's an awful Job.
They say three movin's are as bad as
q fire, but I carlate I'd rather burn
up q set Of carpets than pull 'em up.
specially II they was insured. 'Tain't
half 30 much strain on your religion.
remember the last time we took up
our carpets 1t home, Abbie-she's my
second cousin. keepin house for me
said IL gettin' down on my knees has
that effect on me she'd never ask me
to 60 to prayer meetin' again. Ho,
ho!'
He chuckled. Mrs. Dunn elevated
hheT nose and locked out Of the win
dow. Then she led another small
trump.
'You say that Miss Caroline and her
brother expect you," she said. "You
surprise me- Are you sure?'
"Oh, yes, ma'am; I'm sure. When
HI. Graves came down to see me. last
week twas, told him to say Id be
up pretty soon TO iook the ground over.
This IL pretty fine place the young
folks have got here" he added, gazing
admiringly at the paintings and book
cases
aYes," assented the lady condescend
ingly. For an apartment 1t is really
quite livable."