The diamond drill., 1920-06-12

| walt" added Amy. Come In 10 break
fast. ] smell bacon r.
Breakfast at 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 lin
ited 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, as
called 10 take him down to the bank.
Good morning. sir" he returned
the physicians cordial greeting. "Moy
ask II you have telegraphed for news
Of Mr.. Lowrie?"
"The message was sent last night"
"Then you Will probably receive the
reply this mornlng?"
"Not nearly so soon-no. We shall
hear not later than this evening" how
ever"
Clinton looked gravely at Amy. 'In
that event please do not expect me
for lunch. l shall wait until the tele-
gram comes and you know ! am not
your brother. After that. II may
have the privilege"
"What II the telegram Is delayed un-
! I'll tomorrow" she objected. "You
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home for dinner ut least, else we shall
be frightened"
"Very WELL"
He bowed. and before Ellen or her
mother could speak he was out of tha
room.
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 outhurrylng business man
paused to clap him on the shoulder
and tell him nc bad come home look
ing fine and at. Clinton nodded and
passed on into the bank.
The big hawk-eyed guard who was
wandering about through the crowd.
/ glanced az him and bowed. Again he
nodded. On oil sides men were rec
| ognizing him by smiles and mods
Some would hive detained him with
words OF welcome and inquiries as To
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 fastldiously dressed az
ever. was sitting within the inclosure.
At sight OF Clinton he sprang to open
the gate, with cordial: "Ah. here you
arel Come right in. You. too. Doc
tor Kirkland"
"Must 60 back TO my Office" replied
the physician. "Can stop only to In
dorse Mr.. Clinton's draft IL that Is nee
essary."
"Not at ALL" said BENIN. "rve ex.
planned Mr.. Cllnton's odd resemblance
to Mr.. Lowrle. The draft will be
cashed all right"
Clinton drew out his draft and In
dorsed lt under the sharp gaze OF the
cashier without the slightest trace OF
hesitancy.
The cashier glanced Mt the ticket,
handed II back 10 him. and turned to
another customer. "The money will be
sent In TO YOU" he said In a brusque
tone.
"Hls busy day, y'know," drawled
BENIN, signaling Clinton to come with
him through the door behind the rail-
Cashier runs the bargain counter OF
n bank. Quite bore. take II. Give
me the vice presidency. Stately lei
sure-all that. y'know."
Clinton stopped short his fingers
thrust into the fold OF his wallet. at
must have dropped out" he muttered.
whats that?' inquired BENIN.
1.-THE check for the suitcase. must
have dropped IT,"
"You did--last evening" replied
BENIN. mo doubt II fell out with
| your baggage checks. must have
1 been still n bit confused from that
| knockout blow when picked them up.
This morning | found the brass check
In my pocket"
Eyes," said Clinton, holding out his
hand.
BENIN smiled suavely. "YouIl par
| don the liberty. I'm sure. ] happened
| 10 be down at the depot. and thought
you might like TO have your suitcase
up at the house"
Thanks. Doctor Kirkland will hear
today with regard TO Mr.. Lowrie, so
l may be leaving tonight. But II was
thoughtful of you"
"You think Of leaving tonightT pro-
tested BENIN.
"The moment my identity Is estab-
lished l fancy neither Miss Kirkland
nor Miss Lowrie Will urge me TO stay
"rd be glad 10 put you up In my
dIggings until you've got In touch with
people here" offered BENIN.
Clinton met the cordial invitation
with a frank smile and an equally