The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1920-08-27

'tOndcn mas upset you.
sit is not the lack of breakfast"
be asserted.
well, then Oh! 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.
Were 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."
"'MIss Kirkland p-the idea F-ad-
monished Amy, and she sang mean-
lngly:
THE maidens standing by, sir;
IT'S yours to do or die, sir"
"Amyr" murmured the stately Miss
Kirkland, her cheeks scarlet with bliss
full shame.
Milford, your fianeee waits" an
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, Willr" broke in Ell
len. do not say that-do notw
"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 I'M
equal contest. "Have it 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 you
wait" added Amy. Come in to break
fast. l smell bacon"
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
a second cup. In return the girls linn
tied their demonstrations Of affection
to tender gIances.
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 midmorning, when, a.
had been agreed, Doctor Kirkland
called to take him down to the bank
Good morning, sir" he returned
the physicians cordial greeting. "Mo1
| ask if you have telegraphed for news
of Mr.. Lowrie?"
1.-THE message was sent last night
Then you will probably receive thu
reply this morning?"
Not nearly so soon-no. We shall
hear not later than this evening, how
ever"
Clinton looked gravely at Amy. 81
that event please do not expect m
for lunch. l shall wait until the tele
gram comes and you know / am no
your brother. After that, If l ma
have the privilege"
what If the telegram is delayed ur
til tomorrow" she objected. 'Yo
promised to stay. You must com
home for dinner at least, else we shaJ
be frightened"
VERY weH."
He bowed, and before Ellen or he
mother could speak he was out of tn
room.
A drive of a few minutes brougi
. the car down to that solid and col
sentative bank, the Fourth Nations
, tor Kirkland in through the scree
, door an outhurrying business ma
: paused to clap him on the shouldt
! and tell him nc mad come home lool
ing fine and fit. Clinton nodded an
= passed on into the bank.
The big hawk-eyed guard, who We
! wandering about through the crow
glanced at him and bowed. Again l
} nodded. On all sides men were re
7 ognizing him by smiles and nod
J Some would have detained him viii
words of welcome and inquiries as
! his long holiday. Doctor KirklaI
2 saved him from the embarrassment I
t coherent answers by leading him bris
ly across to the desk of the cashier.
t BENIN, as fastidiously dressed {
ever, was sitting within the inclosur
l At sight of Clinton he sprang to opt
t the gate, with cordial: "Ah, here VI
3 are! Come right in. You. too, Do
p tor Kirkland"
Must go back to my office" repli'
g the physician. "Can stop only to
: dorse Mr.. Clinton's draft if that is ne
h essary."
; "Not at ALL" said BENIN. "Pve e
D planned Mr.. Clinton's odd resemblan
!. to Mr.. Lowrie. The draft will
cashed all right"
t Clinton drew out his draft and |
=