The Ordway new era., 1920-11-05

the way You feel" she reinarbe9s
Maybe 80 much beauty on an empty
stomach has upset you"
at Is not the lack of breakfast"
he asserted.
"Well, then Oil there's Ellen
coming out of the pergola."
He colored and looked toward Ellen
who was eagerly approaching As he
caught her gaze his flush deepened.
We're waiting for you, DEAR" said
Amy.
"Really?" breathlessly murmured
Ellen.
Amy tugged at Clinton's arm.
Don't be dummy. Speak to her.
He bowed hastily to the other girl
in futile attempt to avoid her tender
gaze. Pardon me. Miss Kirkland.
l."
"'Mlss Kirkland i'-the idea !"-ad-
monlshed Army. and she sang mean-
ingly:
''The maiden's standing by. sir:
'Tis yours to do or die. sir
"Amyi" murmured the stately Miss
Kirkland. her cheeks scarlet with bliss
full shame.
nounced the little tease.
Clinton drew back, stiff with embar.
rassment. "Miss-Lowrie," he replied,
'.you and Miss Kirkland alike forget
that l am not"
please, please. Wlnr broke in FL
len. "Do not say that-do mott"
.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 un.
equal contest. Have II your own way.
If 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 you'll" sighed Ellen.
But we won't starve you while yon
wait" added Amy. Come In to break
fast. l smell baconl"
Breakfast ut Amy LowrIe's usual
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
so far as to ask the dainty server for
second cup. In return the girls linn
tied their demonstrations 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 mIdmornlng, when, a5
had been agreed, Doctor Kirkland
called to take him down to the bank.
Good morning. sir" he returned
the physicians cordial greeting. "Slpy
ask If you have telegraphed for news
of Mr.. LowrleT"
"The message was sent last night
Then you will probably receive the
reply this morning?"
Not nearly so soon--no. We shall
hear not later than this evening. how
ever"
Clinton looked gravely at Amy. I'm
that event please do not expect me
for lunch. / shall walt until the tele-
gram comes and you know am not
your brother. After that, II may
have the privilege"
what If the telegram is delayed un-
til tomorrow" she objected. You
promised to stay. You must come
home for dinner at least. else we shall
be frightened"
"very WELL"
He bowed. and before Ellen or her
mother could speak he was out of the
room.
A drive of 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 outhurrying business man
paused to clap him on the shoulder
and tell him nc mad 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. Again he
nodded On all sides men were rec
ognizing him by smiles and pods'
Some would have detained him witt
words of welcome and Inquiries as tc
his long holiday. Doctor Kirkland
saved him from the embarrassment OF
coherent answers by leading him brisk
ly across to the desk of the cashier.
BENIN, as fastidiously dressed as
ever, was sitting within the inclosure
At sight of Clinton he sprang to open
the gate, with a cordial: "Ah. here yor
are! Come right In. You, too, Doc.
tor Kirkland"
"Must go back to my office" replied
the physician. "Can stop only to In
d0rse Mr.. ClintOns draft If that is nee
essary."
"Not Mt ALL" said BENIN. i've ex'
planned Mr.. Clinton's odd resemblance
to Mr.. Lowrie. The draft will be
cashed all right"