The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-09-28
ALL IN THE FAMILY
BY EARL REED SiLvERS.

IHe CuTTlHSe TOuIueu the last turn
and started the long, upward climb.
On the very peak Of the hill the Fern
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 muttered. 1.-THE only ques-
ton now Is the girls"
The carriage drew to q halt, and
colored porter hurried down the steps.
The porter miraculously burdened
himself with a suitcase, a golf bag,
tennis racquet and some fishing tackle,
and led the way into the hotel. Sitting
In one Of the Observation-Disclosures
chairs near the door was a girl. She
was very much the same as 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 mo-
ment her glance met his. Suddenly
into her eyes came the light Of recogc
milton. She rose and stepped toward
him, her hand extended.
"How are you, Milton?" Her voice
expressed unexpected pleasure and de-
light. II had no idea you were COM
ing to Ferndale."
Lawrence took the outstretched hand
and shook 1t heartily. If hint Of sur
prised delight was In his eyes, the
girl did not notice 1t.
I'll didn't tell anyone I was COM
Ing" he said. ut was sort of sur
PRISE"
swell, I'm glad. anyhow. How long
are you going to stay?"
Until October"
She clapped her hands delightedly.
$50 am /. Isn't that fine?"
1T sure is" His voice matched hers
in enthusiasm. "What are you going
t. do this afternoon?"
Nothing"
"Will you wait until unpack bit
AID then go canoeing with me?" His
glance strayed to the Swallowed lake.
why, yes. But I'll have to dress
first"
"All right; I'll see you later, then"
I'll be back In twenty minutes"
With bright smile, she turned and en-
tered the waiting elevator. Lawrence
addressed the impassive porter.
"Rastus," he said, "I'll give you 80
coats extra If you tell me the name of
that young lady,"
'She am Miss Marjorie Sherwood"
The negro announced, grinning. "She
done come from Beach Haven. New
Jersey"
"Oh, remember nowW Lawrence
smiled broadly:
He was waiting on the porch when
| Marjorie made her appearance. She
was dressed In q white sport costume,
with soft straw hat which dropped
like sunbonnet.
When they were we'll out In the CEN
ter Of the lake she looked at him with
a hint Of reproach In her eyes.
"Why didn't you tell me you were
colningY she asked.
II didn't know 1t until yesterday"
he answered. "And then 1t was too
late"
"Why haven't you answered my let
teri"
"What letter."
"Why, the one about the house party
on Thanksgiving day."
lie looked at her In mock dlsmay.
II never got It"
Honestly"
Honestly and truly" He crossed
his heart in evident sincerity. "Where
did you send it?"
ITO New York, Of course"
IL haven't been in New York In a
month";" he announced triumphantly.
"Of course I didn't get It,"
She looked at him In amazement.
"You haven't been in New York in q
month";"
mo; I've been down In Baltimore"
A puzzled frown came over the girls
face. She bent forward and looked in
tently at her companion.
you wrote me from New York just
two weeks ago." she said.
He slapped his knee and tried to
look relieved.
"By George. so did !" he answered.
Hitu Stoppeu ONcf III 4NtW IOIh LUZ
the day."
but you told me you had been work.
ing In the city all through july" she
persisted, land didn't have a chance to
get away"
For a moment he looked over the
water. trying to think Of way out of
his peculiar dilemma. The girl was
looking at him curiously. He realized
that the Jig was up.
"Who do you think ann" he asked,
suddenly.
"Why, Milton Wellington, OF course"
A twinkle played about the corner
Of his eyes, but his face was serious.
II have been deceiving you," he an
nounced. II am not Milton Wellington
at all"
She looked at him In utter wonder.
"Tm Millions twin brother"
II took him the rest Of the afternoon
to persuade her that she should forgive