The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1920-07-09
CHAPTER ll-continued.

II have tried to convince you Of my
identity. hut It seems to be breath
wasted. My intention was to give you
some Of the details Of my life during
the last year or two.' e.s
THAT would he quite useless. Nam.
ina explained that you are suffering
from double personality. and re,nem.
ha~ napa's once telling me that In such
cases the memory often is distorted
and confused. But papa will soon cure
sou Of your decisions"
"He shall not have the chance" de-
clarpd the young man, unable to con.
ceal his annoyance. II will leave town
tonight"
''O.o-Oh! But II papa proves
to you this evening that you are my
our Will?"
He could no longer resist her insist.
ence. Every WE'LL" he agreed. II
promise to believe the proofs. Will
you do the same?"
"Of course! Don't know already !?
You. too. will be convinced.
Radiant with delight. the girl turned
to the piano and dashed into bril-.
liant selection from Chopin. The mu-
sic covered the sound Of the opening
front door from the hall beyond the
drawing room. Presently gentleman
appeared unannounced. In the arched
entrance Of the drawing room.
His gray-brown eyes shone with
shallow brilliancy as they rested upon
the couple ut the piano. Clinton had
risen. He stood gazing down at Ellen
Kirkland with IN air Of attentive Md.
miratiOn easy to mistake for some
thing deeper and more serious. BENIN
sauntereti over to bookcase. Though
he made no noise Clinton glanced
along the room aud perceived him.
The girl. no less alert. raised her head.
"Oh. It's you. Charlie!" she cried.
''rhen he remembers you!" She looked
at the guest. her eyes dark with gentle
reproach. "Wtll! how can you remem.
her Mr.. BENIN and not met"
He smiled ruefully. "A woman un'
convinced against her will"
Il am convinced Of my WILL" she
corrected.
Clinton burst into a laugh SO infec
tiOus that first BENIN and then Ellen
Joined In.
My dear" remarked Mrs. Kirkland
quietly entering ut the side door
Good evening. Charlie. What Is 1t you
Ind SO very amusing?"
such u joke. mamma! 1t Is abou,
Will being himself"
"WillT" Querled the lady. with de
lighted glance at the guest.
He met her gaze with semi.cOmi<
look. Miss Kirkland still insists tina,
am not myself. l certainly will moi
he much longer, II you join her ant
Nj. BENIN In trying to convince mt
Tin not"
I'm my opinion" replied Mrs. Kirk
land, ut will be AS we'll for Ellen Il
finish the selection she was playing.
Ellen met her mothers glance. anG
ut once continued her Chopin. Sh.
was still playing when her father
burst In upon them.
";ood medicine" he commented
Nothing better than music to stir dor
Mant associations. unless It Is 0dOrs
80 on. Don't let me stop YOU"
His daughter began again the pas
sage that he had interrupted. He sa
down close beside his wife and loOket
mealitatively ut the backs Of the twt
young men. who stood ON each side Of
the girlish musician.
"iou phOned Amy?" he asked.
''ies. She Is fully prepared. Sh'
would have flown out to see him here
The dear girl! But I explained YOU
wish to see what would be the effec
IN him Of coming home and FIRST SEE
e,g her here. II only Mrs. Lowri,