"You shall know all about me later on."
"Oh, yes, that is what you said, but it is not satisfactory. You say you know one for whom that picture might be accepted as the portrait?"
"I do."
"The picture is mine."
"I will not dispute that, but I tell you there is a mystery. I can see now that the party I know is not the original of the portrait, but the likeness is very remarkable—yes, wonderful. The party I know could be a twin sister."
"Say, young man, what is it you are trying to accomplish?"
"On my honor, sir, I am telling the truth. Is your real name Ward?"
The old man showed signs of great excitement as he demanded:
"What business is it of yours who I am?"