The Jasper news., 1920-12-09


Ts' II ysss. ss,s,s. e !: s'.ss,s. ss Il. Il
-Amy /" murmursd the stately Miss
Kirkland. her cheeSa scarlet with blIss-
full shame.
"M'icrd, your hances waits" an
nounced the little tease.
Clinton drew back, stiff with embnr~
rassment. '6lss- -Lowria. ..she replied.
''you and Miss Kirkland alike forget
that am not"
~Please, please. WIFI" broke In m
len. @Do not say that--do notf"
HE only means not himself" sug-
gested Amy. She smiled at the young
man hopefully. Perhaps y0u might
remember, II you made believe. Don't
mind me. I'll turn my back"
The young man gave over the IN
equal contest. slave II your own way,
II you must; only please remember
and spare me when Doctor Kirkland
receives the answering telegram with
regard to Mr.. Lowrie~
when you know and must believe
that you are youi" sighed Ellen.
'But we won't starEe you while you
wait" added Amy. "Come In to break.
fast. smell baccni"
Breakfast at Amy Lowrie's usuAi
hour was far too early for Mrs Kirk
land. Clinton remained at the mercy
Of the young ladies'. But he was quite
submissive. He drank his cup OF near
coffee without protest, and even went
30 far as to ask the dainty server for
a second cup. In return the girls lin
tied their Representations Of affection
to tender glances.
After the meal he at once excused
himself on the plea Of letter writing
and withdrew to his room. he did not
come out until mldmorning. when. as
had been agreed, Doctor Kirkland
called to take him down to the bank.
Good morning. sir" he returned
the physician's cordial greeting. "May
l ask II you have telegraphed for news
Of Mr.. Lowrie9"
Then you will probably receive the
reply this morningf''
"Not nearly so soon--no. We shalt
hear not later than this evening. how
ever"
Clinton looked gravely at Amy. "In
that event please do not expect mo
for lunch. I shall walt until the teie-
gram comes and you know I am not
your brother. After that. II ! may
have the privilege-r
what II the telegram Is delayed un-
I'll tomorrow" she objected. "You
promised to stay. You must come
home for dinner ct least. else we shah
be frightened
"very we'll"
He bowed. and before Ellen or hci
mother could speab he was out OF thu
room.
A drive OF a few minutes brought
the car down to that solid and con-
servative bank. the Fourth National
Of Denver. As Clinton followed Doc
tor Kirkland In through the screen
door an outhurryinR business man
paused to clap him on the shoulder
and tell him no had come homo look
Ing hne and at. 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. Again be
nodded. On all sides men were rec
ogniElng 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 answero by leading him brisk
ly across to the desk OF the cashier.
BENIN, as fastdiousiy dressed 40
ever, was sitting within the inclosure.
At sight Of Clinton he sprang to open
the gate. with cordial: @Ah. here you
arei Come right In. You, too. Doc
tor Kirkland"
Must 60 back to my ONCE" replied
the physician. -Can stop only 70 In
dorse Mr.. Clinton's draft II that Il nee
essary."
"Not at ALL" said BENIN. tive en-
planned Mr.. Clinton's odd resemblance
to Mr.. Lowrie. The draft win b
cashed all right"
Clinton drow out his draft and In
d0rsed It under the sharp gaze OF the
cashier without the slightest trace cf
hesitancy.
The cashier glanced at the ticket,
handed II back TO him. and turned 20
another customer. 'sThe money win be
sent in to ycu." he said in brusqus
tona