Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1917-01-18
ALL IN THE FAMILY
BY EARL REED slLVERs.

dale house stood out Clearly against
the blue Of the late August sky. Law
renee Wellington gazed with interest
upon the scene Of his future activities.
THE place looks to be just about
right" he muttereh THE only ques-
ton now is the girls
The carriage drew to a halt, and a
colored porter hurried down the steps.
The porter miraculously burdencd
himself with suitcase, golf bag, a
tennis racquet, and some fishing tackle,
and led the way into the hotel. Sitting
in one Of the comfortably-uph
chairs near ~ door was "A girl. She
was very much the same rs most Of
the other girls who frequent exclusive
summer hotels, but to the new arrival
she appeared different. AS he entered
she looked up casually, and for a mo-
ment her glance met his. Suddenly
into her eyes came the light Of reco22
milton. She rose and stepped toward
him, her hand extended.
"How are you, Milton?" Her voice
expressed unexpected pleasure and de-
light. 81 had no Idea you We're com
ing to Ferndnle."
Lawrence took the outstretched hand
and shook il heartily. If hint Of sur
prlsed delight was in his eyes. the
girl did not notice IT,
II didn't tell anyone l was com
ing he said. ut was sort of sur
prise
"Wel. I'm glad, anyhow, How long
are sou going to stuy?"
Until October"
She clapped her hands dellghtedly.
so am l. Isn't that fneT"
at sure is. His voice matched hers
in enthusiasm. What are you going
to do this afternoon?"
Nothing"
"Will you wait until | unpack bit
and then 60 canoeing with mcW His
glance strayed to the Swallowed lake.
why, yes. But I'll have to dress
first"
"All right, IN see you later, then. "
"Il be back in twenty minutes"
With a bright smile, she turned and en-
tered the waiting elevator. Lawrence
addressed the impassiye porter.
'Rastus," he said, 'I'll give you 80
cents extra if YOU tell me the nunle Of
that young lady"
she am Miss Marjorie Sherwood"
the negro announced, grinning, "She
done come from Beach Haven New
Jersey"
"Oh, | remember now - Lawrence
smiled broadly,
He was waiting on the porch when
Marjorie made her appearance. She
was dressed in white sport costume
with soft straw hat which dropped
Ike sunbonnet.
When they were wen out In the cen.
ter of the lake she looked ut him with
hint OF repronch in her eyes.
"Why didn't you tell me you were
cominGY she asked
II didn't know II until yesterday
he answered. and then It was toe
late"
why haven't you answered my let
ter?"
what letterP
why, the one about the house party
on Thanksgiving day"
He looked at her in mock dismay.
Il never got IT,"
"Honestly|
Honestly and truly" He crossed
his heart in evident sincerity. "Wher,
did you send itf'
ITO New York, Of course"
II haven't been in New York In d
month"; he announced triumphanuy
"Of course didn't get It,"
She looked at him ia amuzemeut.
You haven't been}u New York in 4
month";"
NO I've been down in Baltimore.
4 puzzled frown came over the girl,
face. She bent forward and looked in
teutly at her companion.
You wrote me from New York JUS
two weeks ago, she said.
lie slapped his knee md tried I,
look relieved
Ky George So | dld " he answered
Il had stopped over in New York fot
the day"
but YOU told nae you had been work
ing in the city all through July" SIN,
persisted, and dldu't have "A chance Z,
get away"
For a moment he looked over thu
water, trying to think Of "a way out OF
his peculiar dilemma The glH wa,
looking at him curiously He realized
that the jig was up,
"Who do you think I am p he ssked
suddenly
"Why. Milton Wellington. of course
A twinkle played about the corner
of his eyes but his face was serious
81 have been doccivina you. he an.
nounced ~ ann NOT Milton Wellington
80 nll."
she looked az him i'm utter wonder.
"rm Millions twin brother"
Ittooh mm Inc rest of the afternoon
60 persuade her that she should forgive
him Cor hjs imposition Euf when The
suu NU- sinking beyond ,he towering
hin ta the west and The shadows fan
quietly over lHr waters of The lake. she
~oUeuyl.