The diamond drill., 1921-03-19

ella. as enough she were supply'ag a
very important addition TO ne facts in
The case. 81 am Miss Thornton" she
ADDED, with as much dignity as
maiden. tumbled of hair, flushed OF
cheek. and cuddled in young mans
big bed, could summon.
The effect OF her words on Tomlin-
son was electrical.
miss Imogene Pamela ThorntonT
he asked, as he suddenly Strengthened
and let go of his supports.
YES" said Pamela, gazing at him
In undIsguised surprise. "How did
you known
"Why, miss" said the old man, I'm
Tomlinson. Excuse me for saying So =
he added. a pale flush In his withered
cheeks, "but many time In the old
days Maggie let me take you on my
knee. A mort OF worry you have
given us, miss"
Quick tears rose to Pamela's eyes.
"Ohl" she cried. "You knew Mag
gier'
'In a manner OF speaking. l did,"
stated Tomlinson sonorously. kissed
her: but she never let me get as far
as hugging. poor grill She said she
knew she wasn't here for long
enough"
Laughter bubbled. into Pamela's eyes
alongside OF the tears. but. In spite OF
IL, the next moment she was crying
softly.
"P-poor M-Maggie - she sobbed.
Tomlinson bobbed his head up and
down in formal sympathy. too old 10
worry much over woman's weeping.
VI understand that she must ave
went" he said. ELSE you wouldn't be
alone. miss WIN you have your
breakfast in bedf"
"Oh. could Ir snlffed Pamela, and
then her eyes fell on the clock. "No,
can't" she decided for herself. "You
see. Tomlinson. only pro-promised TO
stay until ten"
"I1l be getting your bath ready.
then, miss" said Tomllnson, and with
drew.
Half an hour later Pamela was en-
joying a lonely stray breakfast. placed
at her command before the couch,
which faced the friendly fire In the big
livlng-room. Without being mind
reader. Il is possible TO surmise that
she ate very slowly, In the vain hope
that Mr.. Randolph would pop In. with
or without Father Christmas. and
Joining her in the meal. ban'sh a baDy
Mr.. Gloom that was hanging round.
While she was stIll toying with her
food she heard the bell ring and Tom
linson's voice saying, In deep. respect
ful tones miss Thornton will see you.
sir. She is In the sitt;ng-room."
Pamela dropped her egg spoon and
stood up. back to the fire. just In time
10 face neatly dressed, pink-cheeked.
bright-eyed. bald-headed little gentle
man. who stood, poised but alert, in
the open doorway, like bird about
10 peck at her 10 see II she were the
real thing
Miss Thorntonl" he asked. in a pc
culiarly liquid voice.
uOONtu ntI htuO TWICE.
IL am Mr.. Borden Milyuns." contin-
ued the molten voice. and the bright
eyes studied her face expectantiy.
Pamela puckered her brows in an
effort TO meet that expectancy half
way. but failed.
"Are your" she asked doubtfully.
and with a mental reservation against
Mr.. Robert Hervey Randolph for out
raging the traditions OF childhood by
sending Father Christmas In this
dapper form. won't you slt downY'
she added politely.
Mr.. Milyuns hung poised for a sec
ond longer. and then advanced on the
couch dec'slveiy. sat down on one end
OF II, and waved his hand at the other.
Tomlinson, slipped In and out. bearing
the breakfast-tray away. Pamela ac-
copied Mr.. Milyuns' silent Invitation
and seated herself. but tentatively. as
though she could only stay for a min
ute.
Make yourself comfortable. my
dear" said Mr.. Milyuns "rm going 10
talk TO you for some time"
You can't" said Pam; mot here.
only have the fat for six minutes
longer. That Is. ! only pro-promlsed
TO stay here pntil ten" Her eyes wan.
dered half eSpec;Antiy, half wistfuny
10 the door.
The bid man smiled.
"well see about that" he said. s1'm
sorry you don't rememter me. If you
are Indeed Miss Imogeue Pamela
Thofntcn, used 70 take you on iny
knee often. many years ago"
Pamela coaid no longer be startled
by such announcements.
That's what Tomlinsou said this
morning she remarked. Ever slhce
last night. everybody I meet seems to
TO knon ny real name. don't un-