The spectator., 1920-07-16
"Clinton v

your brother"
 "I could not do 1t, either. in justice to this young lady or to yon and your fas-ily, sir" 1 -Of all the obstinate Ulgs!" cried Amy. You ought to know you're your- self, and yet you won't ey en pretend" !" ''Is that quite fair. NJ Lowrier he asked. How can l pretend to be your brother. when I know I sm notF'
 How can we preterad you're not, when we know you t-a I" she rejoined.
 Tillie poked her l. nd in past the rear hall door. Doctor" she called. you're wanted at ono at the sani. and shall they coUne on clown now?"
 "Yes, yes." said the physician. As the woman disappeared, he stepped to the front dioor. Must go at once. Amy. Be back again. Meantime. they're coUling."
 "Doctor--wait! T." exclaimed Clir- | ton.
 But the physici, m rushed off unheed- ing; and the youn E man could not very well run after hi m with a determined young lady clingi ng to the tall of hD coat
 The captive pa used in the doorway and looked over his shoulder at the girl. She took fresh grip on his coat and braced one little slippered foot against the door casing.
 Shall have % call Tillie to help1" she inquired.
 ''No." he ansv fered.
 She led him unresisting into the simply furnishe d room that opened off the hall.
 He smiled quizzically and seated himself in tho big leathern chair to which she led him
 You see, al you need Is gentle per suasion." she remarked as she cud- died down b. .fore him with her arm on his knee. Now we're comfy, and you look Qui te yourself"
 "Do I?"
 ''Yes. So want to ask your brother ly advice--i ,ot that l expect to take 1t. Charlie Is coming tonight, and he is coming Q the point--if 1 let him. Shall I?"
 "What?" Queried the young man who persis ted In calling himself Rich ard Clinto n.
 "Oh. w H." exclaimed the girl. "You do remeI nber, You remember that you did not want me to encourage him"
 No, do not remember. cannot even pr' aend-" He stopped and sat gazing nedly at her animated face.
 'Canr ot what?" she asked.
 ~Pret snd to remember. when I am not" Suddenly his face became resolut Q. Just the same. I do not wish ou to encourage that fellow"
 Me anie. Isn't he the best dressed man bout town?"
 He drowned. You insist that must speaf as brother?"
 70 [ course"
 "V cry well. then. I should say that he ' too much of a-" Clinton hesi- tatt .i. Really. Miss-Amy, l cannot say anything. It would not be honor ab' e. when you would bc taking my op inion as that of your brother"
 "Botherationl Even If you don't r. member you're Will. I want you to n sake believe you do."
 A bell rang in the rear of the house, She young man looked toward the nall with an expression of relief not unmixed with regret.
 -ls that caller?" he asked. Had you not better take q chalr?"
 Not unless you promise to be your self"
 II promise" he readily responded.
 She sprang up and danced around his chair with the gleefulness of [ ., child. Tillie thrust her gray head in at the hall doorway and announced austerely: Heres NissuS Kirkland an Miss Ellen an Mister Bemm." v As the callers entered. their ami their movements.
 Amy, my dear," Mrs. Kirkland u called out. You're dancing he u looks so at home Can 1t be possible that he-T
 Yes. yes, He's promised to b, IS himself Isn't it grand?" cried tn, e girl She whirled about to grasp Clin tons arm as he rose. Hurry out into e the hall with Ellen and tell her r. hurry!"
 Ellen clasped her hands. "will ' l she murmured. Do you really re l member? Have you come to your d, selfY"
 d ~Ah. yes, that's the question" added le Bemm. "Out with it. old man. OwI up. now; you've been ragging us al V- along"
 n Pretending? VIII pretendlngT pro tested Ellen. 'T cannot believe It." ,t Clinton straightened. "I wish to In form Mir. Bemm that throughout thi! peculiar affair of mistaken identity V- have Insisted that I am myself. Rich e ard Clinton. All of you think l an IS Mir. Lowrie. l know that an l not If stay hera while vou ore mn