Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1923-08-30

.In November" supplemented Pam
ella, as though she were supplying q
very important addition to the facts In
the case. Il am Miss Thornton" she
added. with as much dignity as q
maiden. tumbled of hair, flushed Of
cheek. and cuddied In a young mans
big bed. could summon.
The effect Of her words on Tomlin-
son was electrical.
Miss Imogene Pamela Thorntonr"
he asked. as he suddenly Strengthened
and let 20 Of his supports.
Yes" said Pamela. gazing at him
In undisguised surprise. How did
you knowr"
"why. MISS" said the old man. "rm
Tomlinson. Excuse me for saying so,"
he added, q pale flush In his withered
cheeks. but many q 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.
"Ohi" she cried. "You knew Mag
ger
I'm q manner of speaking. I did"
stated Tomlinson generously. Kissed
her: but she never let me get as far
rs hugging. poor grill She said she
knew she wasn't here for long
enough"
Laughter dubbed into Pamela's eyes
alongside Of the tears. but, In spite Of
II, the next moment she was crying
softly.
"P-poor M-Maggiel I" she sobbed.
Tomlinson bobbed his head up and
down In formal sympathy. too old to
worry much ver woman's weeping.
II understand that she must ave
went" he said. ELISE you wouldn't be
alone, miss. VIII you have your
breakfast In bedr"
"Oh. could II" shifted Pamela, and
then her eyes fell on the clock. "No,
] can't" she decided for herself. "You
see. Tomlinson. I only pro-promised to
stay until ten"
I'm be getting your bath ready,
then, miss" said Tomlinson. and with
drew.
Half an hour later Pamela was en-
joying a lonely "tray"-breakfast. placed
at her command before the couch,
which faced the friendly fire I'm the big
living-room. Without being a mind
reader, II 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, Danish a baby
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
full tones Miss Thornton will see you.
sir. She Is In the sitting-room."
Pamela dropped her egg-spoon and
stood up. back to the fire. just in time
to face a neatly dressed. pink-cheeked.
bright-eyed. bald-headed little gentle
man, who stood, poised but alert. In
the open doorway. like a bird about
10 peck at her to see IL she we're the
real thing.
Miss ThorntonT" he asked. In a pc
culiarly liquid voice.
Pamela nodded her head twice.
II am Mr.. Borden Mllyuns," contin-
ued the molten voice, and the bright
eyes studied her face expectantly.
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 a Father Christmas In this
dapper form. won't you sit DOWN."
she added politely.
Mr.. Milyuns hung poised for a sec
ond longer, and hen advanced on the
couch declsiyely, 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-
cepted Mr.. Milyuns' silent invitation
and seated herself, but tentatively, as
though she could only stay for q min.
ute.
Make yourself comfortable, my
dear" said Mr.. Milyuns; I'm going to
talk TO you for some time"
You can't" said Pam mot here. ]
only have the flat for six minutes
longer. That Is. ! only pro-promlsed
to stay here until ten" Her eyes wan
dered half ex~pectantly. half wistfully
to the door.
The bird-man smiled.
Wen see about that" he said. I'm
sorry you don't remember me. II you
are indeed Miss Imogene Pamela
Thornton, I used to take you on my
knee often, many years ago"
Pamela could no longer be startled
by such announcements.
That's what TomllnsOn said this
morning" she remarked. Ever since
last night, everybody I meet seems TO
to know my real name. don't I'M
derstand IT,"
please trust me" said Mr. Milyuns.
-and you'll soon understand a lot more
than that" He drew a slip from his
pocket. NOW, do answer me careful
ly. Tell me the addresses Of the first
four places you and Maggie lived In
after your father died"
Il can't remember the first" said
Pam. but. after q seconds thought.
ratified OF the names OF three streets.
and located addresses approximately
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