“I am known as Bob Alden. But my right name is Bob Perry.”
The woman started back and grew as pale as death.
“Robert Perry!” she gasped.
“Yes. But why——”
“Were you the son of Thomas Perry, an army officer?”
“I was, and still am, but——”
“Thank Heavens!” and the woman caught Bob in her arms.
“I don’t understand,” began Bob, with a curious sensation stealing over him.
“I am your mother, Bob!”
“My mother!”