The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-05-03
ALL IN THE FAMILY
BY EARL REED sILvERs.

the blue Of the late ingusi sky. Law
renee Wellington gazed with inferes;
upon the scene Of his future activities.
The place looks TO be just about
right" he muttered. ''The only ques-
ton now Is the girls"
The carriage drew to q halt. and a
colored porter hurried down the steps.
The porter miraculously burdened
himself with suitcase. a golf bag. q
tennis racquet, and some hEhing tackle.
and led the way into the hotel. Sitting
In one Of the confortably-upbolster
chairs near the door was q girl. She
WIS very much the same ss most OF
the other girls who frequent exclusive
summer hotels. but 20 the new arrival
che appeared different. As he entered.
she looked up casually, and for a mo-
ment her glance met bis. Suddenly
Into her eyes came the light Of recor
milton She rose and stepped toward
him. her hand extended
-How are you. Miitonr Her voice
expressed unexpected pleasure and de-
light Il had no ides you were com
Ing 10 FerndaIe."
Lawrence took the outstretched hand
and shook II heartily. II hint Of sur
prised delight was In his eyes, the
girl did not notice IL.
IL didn't tell anyone I was com
Ing" he said. ut was a sort Of sur
prise"
swell. I'm glad. anyhow. How long
are you going 10 stayf
Until October"
She clapped her hands dellghtedly.
$50 am l. Isn't that finef"
ut 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 go canoeing with met" His
glance strayed to the shadowed lake.
"why. yes. But Ill have to dress
FIRST"
"Ali right: I'll see you later. then"
"TIl be back in twenty minutes" :"
With n bright smile, she turned and en-
tered the waiting elevator. Lawrence
addressed the lmpassIve porter.
'Rastus." he said. "Ill give you 80
cents extra II you TEL! me the name Of
that young lady"
"Sbe am Miss Marjorie Sherwood" I"
the negro announced. grinning. "She
done come from Beach Haven, New
Jersey"
-oh. ! remember now,". Lawrence
smiled broadly.
He wns waiting on the porch when
Marjorie made her appearance. She
was dressed In white sport costume,
with soft straw hat which dropped
like a sunbonnet.
When they were well out In the CEN
ter of.the lake she looked at him with
D hint OF reproach In her eyes.
"Whg didn't you tell me you were
c0mIngf" she asked.
u didn't know II until yesterday"
he answered. "And then IL was too
late"
"Why haven't you answered my let
terri
what letterf'
'why. the one about the house party
on Thanksgiving day"
lie looked A. her In mock dlsmay.
II never got IT,"
Honestly
Honestly and truly" He crossed
his heart In evident sincerity. "where
did you send itT'
ITO New York, OF course"
Il haven't been In New York In n
month" he announced trlumphantly.
"Of course ] didn't get IT,"
She looked at him In amazement
'You haven't been In New York in a
month";"
"No; I've been down In Baltimore" {"
puzzled frown came over the girls
face. She bent forward and looked in
tently at her companion.
"You wrote me froL sew York Just
two weeks ago" she said.
He slapped his knee and tried 20
look relieved.
by George. so ! did," he answered.
Il had stopped over In New York for
the day"
But you told me you had been work
Ing Ia the city all through July" she
persisted, "and didn't have a chance 10
get away"
For a moment he looked over the
water. trying to think OF a way out o,
his peculiar dilemma. The girl was
looking at him curiously. He realized
that the jig was up.
''Who do you think amT' he asked,
suddenly.
"Why, Milton Wellington. OF course
A twinkle played about the corner
OF his eyes, but his face was serious.
Il have been deceiying you" he an,
nounced. 81 am not Milton Wellington
OF ALL"
She looked al him In utter wonder.
I'm Millions twin brother"
II took him the rest OF the afternoon
20 persuade her that she should forgive
him for hig ffur,osfffnu uuf u-h.p 81.