The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-08-05

stomach has upset yOusi ~
1T is not the lack of breakfast"
he asserted. t~-
"Well, then oh! there's Ellen
coming out of the pergolaR
He colored and looked toward Ellen
who was eagerly approaching. AS he
caught her gaze his flush deepened.
Were waiting for you. dear" said
Amy. is,f y. me, .ftR,, r
Really r. breathlessly murmured
Ellen. t.,f.srr ia
Amy tugged at Clinton's arm.
Don't beSa dummy. Speak to her."
He bowed hastily to the other girl
In futile attempt to avoid her tendex,.
gaze. Pardon me. Miss Kirklapd
-, ,ta.. t.t.,,.r VI - f&,<
Miss kirkland l'-the Idea l"-44A'
monished Amy, and she sang me%aE
lngiy;r.> eti' nj M ,.ara
The maiden's standing by. sir:
. It's yours to do or die. sir"
l"Amy!" murmured the stately Miss
Kirkland, her cheeks scarlet with bliss
full shame. IS, MI, ~, -nl-,a
Milford, your fiancee waits" an
nounced the little tease,
Clinton drew back, stin with embar.
rassment. "Miss7Lowrie," he replied,
you and Miss Kirkland. alike forget
that am not ,, -a.a>t1
please, please, Will !" broke In Ell
len. do not say that-do, not"
"He only means not himself" sug-
gested Amy. She smiled at the young
man hopefully, ~ Perhaps you might
remember, If you made believe. Don't
mind me, I'll turn my back"
The. young man gave over the I'M
equal contest. ''Haye it your own way.
if you must; only please, remember
and spare me when Doctor Kirkland
receives the answering telegram with
regard, to Mr.. Lowrie." <A-,os
when you know apd, must believe
that you are you" sighed Ellen.
?, But We won't starye y2q while you
walk" tddded Amy. -sGoihe1ih to break
fast. Il smell baconw
D breakfast at Amy bewfie's usual
'tour was far toos eariysfor Mrs. Kirk
land. sCfiriton remained at the mercy
of the young ladies. But he was quite
submissive He drank his cup of near
coffee without protest, andIeven went
so far as to ask the dainty server for
a second cup. In return the girls linn.
tied their demonstrations of affection
TO tender glances. r>"t-'N
After the meal he at once excused
himself on the plea of letter writing
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come out until Woodworking, when, as
had been agreed, Doctor kirkland
called to take him down to the bank.
Good morning. sir,"e he returned
the physicians cordial greeting. MAY
ask IL you have telegraphed for news
of Mr.. Lowrie2"s, j..'tt.y-
# rThe message, was sent last night"
"Then you will probably receive the
reply this morning" ...ty
|, mot nearly so soon-no. We shall
hear not later, than this evening. hoNs
ever.p,tu d2 .r,,.. a,r.eT -. -:
| Clinton looked gravely at Amy. I'm
that event please do not expect me
for lunch, 1 shall wait until the tele.
gram comes and yeu know l am not
your brother. After that, If l may
/ have the privilege. a.,
..,What If the telegram is delayed I'M
til tomorrow, she, objected. ~fou
| promised. to stay. You must come
lhome for dinner at least, else we shall
be frightened" "a, ,,..e.t
~ '"yery we'll" .r,,.., ~ wNxz
He, bowed, and before Ellen or0Nef
mother could speak he was out csEZl
| room. vt.. fS
l---A-driye of a few minutes breueht
the car down to that solid and con-
seryattse bankrfhe- Fourth National
of Denver. AS Clinton followed Doc
| tor Kirkland In through the screen
door an outhurrying business man
paused to clap him oncthe shoulder
and tefi him ne had come home look
ing fine and fit. Clinton nodded and
passed on into the bank.
The big hawk-eyed guard. who was
wandering about through The crowd,
| glanced at him and bowed. hgain he
nodded. On all sides men were rec
| ognizing him by smiles and mods.
Some would have detained him with
words Of welcome and Inquiries as to
his long holiday Doctor kirkland
saved him from the embarrassment OF
coherent answers bylleading BIN brisk.
ly across to the desk of the cashier. r;
BENIN, as fastidiousIy dressed N
ever, was sitting within the incleSure.
At sight of. Clinton he sprang to open
the gate, with cordial "Ah, here yod
are Come right in. You, TOP, Doc
tor Kirkland"
"Must go back tony Officers replied
the physician. Can stop only to in
dorse Mr.. Clfnton's dfaft-iY that Isl nee
essarysy 90 s,s,Jst gEi sjS3 vi
"Not at ALL" said BENIN. "Tve. ex-
planned Mr.. Clinton's odd resemblance
to Mr.. Lowrie. !. The draft will be
cashed all r1ght,"t
Clinton dreW1ohtihsi drsft fnd In
dorsed II under the sharp gaze Of the
cashier without the slightest trace ct
hesitancy.