The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-04-30
Chapter 39
TEDDY MAKES A BARGAIN

entered and voiced her fears tC Teddy that his father would prove very difficult. But Teddy was un- daunted.
 You leave the Old Top to u mater" he said confidently. "We tame lions and this is our show You watch Jacqueline. If she doe: not rope him-watch me"
 Just then the door opened and benevolent looking old gentleman with white whiskers and white hail entered. He stared at Jacquelint who returned the stare. He had eyes for no one else.
 A moment and then Sir Franklin Montrose broke the silence, coming toward Jacqueline with outstretched hand. My dear child" he said, T am so glad to see you. have been searching for you everywhere"
 Teddy gasped and Jacqueline ig- nored the friendly greeting. T don't think want to speak to you" she said distinctly, to T ed y's amazement.
 Sir Franklin was astonished and looked it.
 My dear" said Sir Franklin, T am afraid there is mistake. You evidently don't recognize me"
 T recognize you quite well,' re- turned Jacqueline distantly, and I have not forgotten how you in- suited me when you spoke to me over the telephone"
 My dear child" said Sir Frank lin, hopelessly, T have never spok- en to you over the telephone. You are mistaken"
 q am not" replied Jacqueline. .sYou are MT. Paul Dexter. did my best to help you when you had a motor accident in Essex some where"
 This is mystery said Sir Franklin. T am certainly the man you so kindly helped after the ac- cident, but I am not MT. Paul Dexter. have a business friend Of that name. My name is Sir Frank lin Montrose. r1 a f'a ia
 Jacqueline was troubled "You gave me card" she explained. '.You told me to ring you up to ask how you were getting on, and I did so some days later. spoke to MT. Dexter and he was very rude to me. s e'tsa
 Sir Franklin laughed heartily and rubbed his hands. My dear child, this is very unfortunate, and l am afraid it was my fault. can see. how it happened. I gave you his card by mistake. Will you forgive me?"
 Of course, forgive you" said Jacoueline, taking his offered hand and smiling one of her sweetest smiles.
 And now" Sir Franklin added, turnine . his wife and son, will you please introduce mel"
 "Permit me- said Teddy, as he came forward grayely, and bowed to Jacqueline.
 twill you allow me to present my father, Sir Franklin Montrose. MISS Jacqueline Grey. sir, the lady l am going to marry
 Sir Franklin turned red "Aheml He coughed uncomfortably. T am very pleased indeed to be presented to you, Miss Grey. am very much in your debt for your kind and practical help I shall always think of you as one who has saved my life. Will you allow me in turn to offer you my friendship, and the friendship of my house. togeth- CT with it's hospitality. now and at all times in the future.
 Jacoueline's eyes were moist ana her throat little choky as sne bowed She was deeply toncned by his stately courtesy
 Sir Franklin cleared his throat. @As for what you have just told me Edward, it has taken me ratn- er by surprise, and you must for give me. all of you, if find IL inst a trifle sudden. should hKe' if YOU don't mind. Edward, to nave a few words with you in private. Teddy and his father strolled the length of the long room and stooo against the window. where they we're out of earshot. Beiore oi, Frankiin could make up his mlno how to open the conversation ieo. dv nroduced the glass "diamonds, They T lay in his big palm, winking wickedly in the light, and DIT Franklin stared at them as II ne saw a ghost. CT @By the way, sir" said Teddy, have been fortunate enough Wlsh Jacoueline's help. to recover .ne diamond necklace which was Svoien from the mater at circo's."
 sir Franklin gurgled something ,,nintelligible. "It's a long story, T !, tow how it came into my possession, -..,ty,,,ed Teddy pleasantly.