The diamond drill., 1920-06-05

TITS pretty late In the day TO get
a BERTH" remarked the girl. "But II
they're all taken l suppose you can
sleep In the smoking ROOM"
II have stateroom engaged through
to the coast" explained Clinton. his
voice softening. though he continued
10 frown at BENIN.
Amy smiled across at Ellen, and
answered artlessiy: "Of course. you
old stupid. But shall need the state
room; so unless you have luck"
Really. Miss Lowrie, l fail to un-
derstand-"
Didn't l call you an old stupidi
You say you won't stay. Well. then.
! am going along with YOU"
"But-but. Miss Lowrie. cannot"
Perhaps you can't. can." smil-
ingly declared the girl.
Clinton turned appeaIIngly TO DIR.
,, Kirkland. "ThIs is--lt cannot be per-
mittedl Surely youTl not allow her
Send for her mother I"
There isn't time" said the girl.
Anyway mamma never would forgive
me IL / let you go on alone"
Good heayensl You really mean
, to-to-"
"Of course. You simply must have
someone 10 take care OF you till you
come TO your senses"
He wiped the perspiratlon from his
forehead. IF only could make you
realize To let you go would be inn
possible. | must stay"
"Say? You mean stay here and rob
me OF my trip7" pouted the girl.
Every sensiblyw exclaimed Mrs.
! Kirkland.
Unless you drive me mad !" quail
fed Clinton. ~ shall stay in Denver,
hut on condition that Doctor Kirkland
shall at once telegraph 10 inquire
about Mr.. Lowrle."
"Ihe telegram shall be sent to-
night" said Doctor Kirkland. "No
doubt we shall hear from the santa
RUM some time tomorrow"
"Very well. / suppose / can keep
sane that long. May | ask you TO
send kilograms for me to- No, that
will not be necessary. The answer to
your telegram will prove that can
not be Mr.. Lowrie."
"Air. Lowriel" chuckled BENIN.
Clinton flushed and almost snatched
out n wallet, which he opened SO hur-
riedly that the contents fell from It.
Among them was a bank draft and
yard-long railroad ticket. AS he caught
these from his lap to hand to Doctor
I Kirkland BENIN stopped TO pick up
the baggage check that had fallen on
, the floor. With them lay a numbered
brass piece such as Is given out as q
receipt q chsck!ng counters. ss~s@
When BENIN handed Clinton the pa
| per baggage check the metal check
was not with them nor was II on the
rug. The owner did pot notice Its
absence. He was pointing to the name
on the ticket and draft. aes-el 80
'There is clear proof OF my iden-
tity," he said. Stupid of me not 70
have thought OF 1t before. Draft drawn
in my fayor; my signature on the
ticket" 1850 g 80 80. ~, Z =
BENIN glanced at the signature and
ooAu hAhS ohdipiSs Ahht hOl sOut
writing"
"You mean II is not VIII Lowrie's,"
corrected Clinton. 1T is my name
Richard Clinton. and my signature"
zone of the results OF dissertation is
change OF handwriting" observed
Doctor Kirkland in his most cocksure
tone.
"There is the bank draft argued
Clinton. ut is drawn on San Fran
cisco. shall cash II tomorrow"
BENIN shot. quick glance at the
physician and lightly remarked:
You'll need 10 be identified. I'll be
glad to introduce you to your bank"
Miner
"Your other self's bank" chuckled
BENIN.
"As VIII Lowrle, you know, you were
confidential agent and broker OF the
Fourth National explained Doctor
Kirkland. Charlie and l have our
accounts there, so IL viii be less awk-
ward for you TO present your draft
where he and can explain the situ-
alton"
"Explainl" muttered Clinton. "Well,
suppose must make the best OF Il.
Now II you'll kindly give me your Of
fee card and the address of the bank
and direct me 10 the nearest hotel.'
Listen TO him. cried Amy "Ho.