Charlevoix county herald., 1920-08-27

win not be necessary. The answer to
your telegram will prove that ] can
not be Mr.. Lowrie."
"Mr. Lowriei" chuckled BENIN.
Clinton flushed and almost snatched
out a wallet, which he opened so hur-
riedly that the contents fell from II.
Among them was a bank draft and q
yard-long railroad ticket. AS he caught
these from his lap to hand to Doctor
Kirkland BENIN stopped to pick up
the baggage check that had fallen on
the floor. With them lay numbered
brass piece such as rs given out as q
receipt at checking counters.
When BENIN handed Clinton the pa
per baggage check the metal check
was not with them nor was 1t on the
rug. The owner did not notice Its
absence. He was pointing to the name
on the ticket and draft.
There is clear proof of my iden-
tity," he said. stupid Of me not to
have thought of 1t before. Draft drawn
in my favor; my signature on the
ticket"
BENIN glanced at the signature and
said trifie sharply: that's not your
writing"
"You mean 1t is not VIII Lowrie's,"
corrected Clinton. "It Is my name,
Richard Clinton and my signature"
zone Of the results of dissertation Ia
a change of handwriting" observed
tone.
There Is the bank draft" argued
Clinton. 1T is drawn on San Fran
cisco. 1 shall cash 1t tomorrow"
BENIN shot a quick glance at the
physician and lightly remarked:
"Youn need to be identified. I'll be
glad to introduce you to your bank"
"Minefs
"Your other sells bank" chuckled
BENIN.
"As VIII Lowrie, you know, you were
confidential agent and broker of the
Fourth National" explained Doctor
Kirkland. Charlie and l have our
accounts there, 30 1t will be less awk-
ward for you to present your draft
where he and can explain the stu
alton"
Explain u muttered Clinton. swell,
! suppose must make the best of It,
Now II you'll kindly give me your Of
fee card and the address Of the bank
and direct me to the nearest hotel"
Listen to him !" cried Amy. "Ho-
tel when he's at home! That comes
of travelling for months"
miss Lowrie," he gravely replied
"your mother Is away. I can no more
stay here than could have agreed to
your travelling alone with me-"
isn't he the silliest!"
~ mean It."
Mamma, what II Amy should ask
Us to stay tonightr suggested Ellen.
Clinton looked about him with the
alarm Of the bird under the descend
ing net of the fowler. MRS. Kirkland,
I must beg you" he protested.
The lady smiled reassuringly. EEL
len has solved the difficulty. We may
call 1t q house party, and you a guest
as well as she and l,
Leaving me out of It," complained
BENIN. why shouldn't he put up at
my lodgings for the nightT
"Just the thing" agreed Clinton.
Every good of you, Mr.. BENIN. II
will-will save Miss Lowrie the trouble
Of"
"Botheration !" exclaimed Amy. III
Charlie takes you away he need never
show his face here again. Besides he's
not going to, because you're going to
stay home"
"That settles it," declared Doctor
Kirkland. "When Toodlums puts her
foot down Come, Charlie. Good
night, my dear. Girls, don't let him
escape YOU"
Don't worry" replied Amy. eel
len and 1 shall treat him so nice thar
he won't want to leave"
I'D be glad to stay even II you beat
me-" suggested BENIN.
THAT would make II quite q house
party" observed Ellen with a wistful
glance at Clinton.
Amy laughed outright. "She and
Charlie are going into horticulture.
lucy tIilik TWO pedcneS Will mike
two pairs, II provided with the cor
rect accessories"
us there a man in town more cor
rect than yours most devotedlyT
Queried BENIN.
''The only gentlemen invited to this
house party are brothers." bantered
the little hostess. do join usi"
Thanks, no! Good evening, every
body. Meet you at the bank, WILL"
BENIN covered his hasty retreat. "I'm
coming, doctor. Leave the door OPEN"
Even Clinton smiled at the precipi-
tate flight of the young elegant.
Trust Title to have his room all
ready" said Amy. "I'll put him to bed
right away. Come, brotherkins, else
the sandman will catch you. It's time
you toddled off to Sunderland"
Clinton looked to Mrs. Kirkland for
succor. The lady smiled and gra-
ciously wished him, pleasant dreams I"
Good night" murmured Ellen. She