The Powder River County examiner and the Broadus independent. [volume] (Broadus, Mont.) 1919-1935, 1920-07-23


ut Is not the lack Of breakfast"
he asserted.
swell. then Oh! there's Ellen
coming out of the perg0la."
He colored and looked toward Ellen.
who was eagerly approaching. Az he
caught her gaze his flush deepened.
"We're waiting for you, DEAR" said |
Amy.
Realty" breathlessly murmured
Ellen.
Amy tugged at Cl!nton's arm.
"Don't be a dummy. Speak to her."
He bowed hastily to the other girl !
In a futile attempt to avoid her tender
gaze. Pardon me, Miss Kirkland.
l."
"'Nliss Kirkland !'-the idea !"-ad-
monished Amy. and she sang mean.
ingly:
IT.: 1.-THE .n made =, standing y, BY: sir:
"Amy." murmured the stately Miss
Kirkland. her cheeks scarlet with bliss
full shame.
"M'lord, your 6ancee waits" an.
nOunced the little tease.
Clinton drew back, stiff with embar.
rassment. "Miss-Lowrie," he replied.
''you and Miss Kirkland alike forget
that am not"
"Please. please. WIFI" broke in Ell.
len. "Do not say that-dO mott"
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 un.
| equal contest. "Have 1t your own way,
If you must; only please remember
and spare me when Doctor Kirkland
receives the answering telegram with
regard to Mr.. I.Owrie."
"When you know and must believe
that you are you!" sighed Ellen.
'But we won't starve you while you
watt" added Amy. "COme In to break
fast. smell bacOn!"
Breakfast ut Amy Lowrie's usual
hour was far too early for Mrs. Kirk.
land. Clinton remained ut 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 glnnces.
After the meal he at once excused
himself on the plea Ut letter writing
and withdrew to his room. He did not
come out until midmorning. when. n.
had been agreed. Doctor Kirkland
called to take him down to the bank
Good morning. sir" he returned
the physicians cordial greeting. May
ask if you have telegraphed for news
of Mr.. LOwrie?"
) "The message was sent last night
''Then you will probably receive tn
reply this mOrning?"
Not nearly so sOOn-nO. We shal
hear not later than this evening. how
ever"
Clinton looked gravely Mt Amy. III
that event please do not expect m
for lunch. ] shall wait until the tele
) gram comes and you know l am no
your brother. After that, IL | ma,
have the privilege"
"What If the telegram is delayed I'm
til tomorrow! she objected. 'YO
promised to stay. You must com
home for dinner ut least. else we sllal
be frightened"
every WE'LL"
He bowed. and before Ellen or he
| I, no T.,
room.
A drive Of few minutes brOugi
; the car down to that solid and col
sentative bank. the Fourth Nations
Of Denver. As Clinton followed DO'
, tor Kirkland In through the scree
; door an outhurrying business ma
r paused to clap hin, on the shouldt
: and tell Hin nc lad come home lool
ing fine and fit. Clinton nodded an
!. passed on into the bank.
The big hawk-eyed guard. who We
i wandering about through the Grove
glanced ut him and bowed. Again /
nodded. On all sides men We're re-
' ognizing him by smiles and nod
Some would have detained him wit
words of welcome and inquiries as
! his long holiday. Doctor kirklan
. saved him from the embarrassment {
I coherent answers bv leading him brisl
ly across to the desk of the cashier.
I BENIN. as fastidiously dressed 9
ever. was sitting within the inclosur
! At sight of Clinton he sprang to ope
t the gate. with a cordial: ".Ah. here yG
: are! Come right in. You. too, Do
y tor Kirkland"
"Must 90 hack to my Office" reptile
8 the physician. "Can stop only to Il
!. dorse Mr.. Clinton's draft II that Is ne
h essary."
: "NOt at ALL" said BENIN. 1--WE e.
i" planned Mr.. Clinton's odd resemblan,
:. to Mr.. I.owrie. The draft will
cashed all right"
Il Clinton drew out his draft and 4
n dorsed II under the sharp gaze of Il
q cashier without the slightest trace