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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Times, 1889-07-12, Page 6(Ile Milldam Vines FRIDAY, JULY 12, 1889. „AN UNEXPEOTED RESULT. BY E, P ROE. (CONTINUED FROM LAST WEER.) For the next few days Miss Van Lyne was a puzzle to all except Mrs. Alston. She was quiteunlike the girl she had formerly been and she wade no effort to. disguise the fact. In the place of her old exuberance of life and spirits, there were lassitude and great depression. The rich color ebbed steadily froiu her face, and dark lines under her eyes betokened sleepless nights, She saw the many curious glances directed towards her but apparently did not care what was thought or surmised. Were it not 'that her manner toward Ackland was not misleading the tendency to couple their names together would have been far more general. She neither sought nor shunned his society, and treated him as she did the other gentlemen of her acquaintance. She took him at his word, He had said he would for- give on condition that she would not 'speak of what he was,pleased to term that little episode, and she never re- ferred to it. Her aunt was soon as much at fault as the others, and one day querulously complained to Mrs. Alston that she was growing anxious about Eva. At first I thought she was disappointed over the indifference of that icy cousin of yours, but she does not appear to care a straw for him. When I mention his name she speaks of him in a natural, grateful way, thea her thoughts appear to wander oft to some matter that is troubling her. I can't find out whether she is ill or whether she has heard some bad news of which she will not speak. She never gave me or any one that I know of much of her confidence. Mrs. Alston listened but made' no comments. She was sure she was `right in regard to Miss Van Lyne's trouble, but her cousin mystified her. Acklandhad become perfectly inscrut- able. As far as she could by any word or act of his be had simply lost his interest in Miss Van Lyne, and that was all that could be said, and yet a fine instinct tormented Mrs. Alston with the doubt that this was net true, and that the young girl was • subject of a sedulously concealed • scrtifiny. Was he watching for his friend or for, his own sake, or was he i in a spirit of retaliation enjoying the suffering of one who had made others suffer 2 His reserve was so great that she could not pierce it, and his caution baffled even her vigilance. But 'she waited patiently, assured that,. the little drama must- soon pass into a more significant phase. And she was right. Miss Van Lyne could not maintain the line of action she 'had resolved upon. She had thought, I won't try to appear happy when I am not. I won't adopt the conventional mask of gayety when the heart is wounded. How often I Have seen through it, and smiled at the transparent farce -farce it seem- ed teen, but I now fear that it was often tragedy. At any rate there was neither dignity. nor deception in it. I have done with being false and so shall simply act myself and be a lady. Though my heart break u thousand times, not even by a glance shall 1 show that it is breaking for hint. It is a part of my penance. I will show the higher, stronger pride, of one who makes no vain, useless pteieuce to happy indifference, but who can maintain a self-control so per sect that even Mrs. Alston shall not see one utlmaidenly advance or over• - ture. And she succeeded for -a time as we have seen, but she overrated her will, and underzated her heart, that with a deepening intensity craved the love •denied her. With increasing free galeatcy she said to herself, I must go away. My only course is to elide my tt Prdtlloas and never see llitn again. fle is inflexible, and yet his very oi,duraey increases my love a llundrecl fold. At lest, after a lonely walk on the bea:h she concluded : My guardian 'tenet take rue home o11 Monday next. Ile mines to -night to spend Sunday with as anti I will make preparations . to go at once. Although her resolution olid nc i fttil ll' r she walked forward more and en re slowly, and her dejection and eariness were ahnost overpowering. else was turning a :harp angle, of ;htttjutted well dawn towards • Lite t a iter she came face to face with. allf:k: )dale said Mrd tattoo. Shr "gal : t 211212001111 off her guard and her thoughts of him had been so absorbing that site fel he must be conscious of them. She flushed painfully, and at first it seem ed that she would hurry by with a slight recognition and downcast faoe but she had scarcely passed them be- fore, acting under a sudden impulse, she stopped and .said in a low tone : Mr. Ackland- • - Ile turned expectantly toward her and she either forgot or ignored Mrs. Alston. For a moment she found it difficult to speak and then her face beeawe pale and resolute. Mr. Ackland, I must refer once more to a topic which you have in a sense forbidden. I feel partially absolved, however, for I do not think you have forgiven me anything. At any rate I must ask your pardon once more for having so needlessly and foolishly imperiled your life. 1 say these words now because I may not have another opportunity ; we leave on Monday. And she raised her eyes to his with an t ppeal for a little kindness in them which ors. Alston was confident conld not be re- sisted. Indeed she was sure that she saw a slight nervous tremor in Ack- land's hands as if he found it hard to control himself. Then he appeared to grow rigid. Lifting his hat he said gravely and unresponsively miss Van Lyne; you now surely have made ample amends. Please forget the whole affair. She turned from him atonce,but not so quickly but that both he and his cou sin saw the bitter tears that would come. A moment later she was hid- den by the angle of the rock. As long as she was visible Ackland watch- ed her without moving, and then he slowly turned towards his cousin, and his face was as inscrutable as ever. She walked at his side far a few moments in ill concealed impatience, then stopped and said decisively : 1'11 go no further with you to -day. [ am losing all respect for you. Without ,spealiing,, lie turned. to acci.mpany her back to the house. His reticence and coldness appeared to annoy her beyond endurance, for she soon •stopped and sat down on a ledge of rocke that jutted: down the the beach, where they had met , Miss Van Lyne. John, you are the most unnatural man x.ever saw in my life,: she began., angrily. What reason hairs you for so flat- tering an cepinionl he asked coolly. • You have been. giving reasons for it every day since you came here, she resumed,, hotly. 1 always helirc1 it said that you had no heart, but I defended you and declared that your course toward your mother even when a boy showed that you hacl, mad that you would prove it sones day. But I now believe that you are unnatur- ally cold, heartless, and unfeeling. 1 had no objection to your wounding miss.Van Lyne's vanity,. and encour. aged you when that alone bid fair to suffer. But when she proved shelled a heart, .and that you had awakened - it, she deserved at least kindness and consideration on your part. If you could not return her affection you should have gone away et once. But I believe that youhave stayed for the sole and cruel purpose of gloating over , her suffering. - She has not suffered: more. than i my friend, or .than I would if-. • You, indeed ! The idea of you suffering from any such cause 1 I half believe you came herewith a deli- berate purpose of avenging your friend, and that you aro keeping for his•inspectiou a diary in which the poor girl's humiliation to -day will form the hateful climax. They did not dream that the one nnost interested was listening. miss Van Lyne had felt too faint and Sorely wounded to go farther without rest. Believing that the rocks would hide her from those whose eyes she most wished to shun, she had thrown herself dowa beyond the angle, and was shedding tho bitterest tears that she had ever known. Suddenly she heard errs. Alston's words but a short distance away, andewas so overcome by their import thee she hesitated what to do. She Nonld not Meet them again for the World, but felt so weak that • she doubted whether she could drag herself away without be- ing discovered, especially as tile beach trended off to the left so sharply, a little further ou, that they might dis- cover het. While she was looking vainly for Seine way of esoape, she heard Ackland's. words, and Mrs. Alston's surmise in reply that he had conte with the purpose of revenge She was so stung by their apparent truth, that she resolved to 'clamber up through an opening. of the rocks, if the thing were possible„ Panting and exhausted she Reined the snmmit and as some wounded, timid creature, t run to •the nearest cover. Ackland had heard sounds and had stepped - around' the point of the rocks just to see her disappearing above the bank. , Returning to lays, Alston, he said impatiently ; In view of your opinions, my so- ciety can have no attractions for you, Shall I accompany you to the hotel 2 No, was the angry reply. I am in no mood to speak to you again to-, day. He merely bowed and turned to pursue his walk, The moment she was hidden, however, he also climbed' the rocks in time to see Miss Van Lyne entering the grove. With swift and silent tread he followed tier, ,but could not discover her 1liditig-place. At last, passionate sobs made it evi- dent that she was concealed behind a great oak a little on his left. Ap- proaching, cautiously, he heard her moan : Oh, this is worse than death 1 He makes melee! as if God li'tl uo mercy for rue. But I will expiate my wrong -1 will, at the bitterst sacrifice which a woman can make. (To BE CONTINUED.) • Must Be Paid For. Two weeks ago the proprietor of the Dundas Standard had •its suit at the division court in that town several - cases of arrears of subscription. In one case the man sued swore that the former owner of the paper had told him he Was going to send the paper and did so, that the paper had been taken by him from the post office ever since, but that he did not consider that he was liable for the amount of the subscription .price. Judge Muir held distinctly that the man having taken the paper from the post offiee and used it, had received the value and was Babe for the - full amount of the subscription. If he had refused to take the paper from the 'office the postmaster would hate notified the newspaper proprie- tor an'cl the paper would have been stopped, Almost 109 Years Old. The Welland. Telegraph claims that Mrs Fiellelr; of Clifton, is the oldest woman in Ontario,. aged 97 years. Mrs Simpson, of Ottawa, can beat this as she was 98 years of age her last birthday. She was the First woman to step upon the Soil where the city of Ottawa now stands. She is in the full enjoyment of excellent health and unimpaired faculties and able to walk without the aid of a cane. She eau read the finest print without specta- cles. Many years ago she could also 'say : Rise, daughter, and go away to ;your daughter, for your daughter's daughter has a daughter. Two years ago her sister died at the age of 103 years. Mrs Nancy Trench Simpson, - whose death at 10ayears and 9 mouths was recorded last week,. was clearly of the patriarchal class that multiplied and increased as the stars of heaven. She herself gave the world eleven children, There were 92 grandchild - rein 186 great grandchildren, and 47 great great grandchildren, 41 of whom however, are dead. Ten Good Things to lined. 1. That salt will curdle new milk, hence in erepairing milk porridge, gravies, etc., the salt should not be added until the dish is prepared. 2. That clear boiling water will remove tea stains and many fruit stains. Pour the water through the stain and time prevent its spending over the fabric. • 3. That rips tomatoes will remove ink and other statins from white cloth ale° from the hands. 4. That a tablespoonful of turpen- tine boiled with white cloth, will aid in the whitening process. 5. That boiled starch is- much im- proved by the addition of a little sperm snit or gum arabic dissolved. 6. That beeswax and salt will ]Hake rusty fiat irons as clean and smooth as glass. Tie a lump of wax in a rag and keep it for the purpose. 41 lien the irons are hot, rub theta first with the' wax rag, then scour with a paper or cloth sprinkled with salt. 7.That blue ointment and kerosene mixed in equal proportions and applied to the bedsteads is an unfailing bed- bug remedy, as a coat of whitewash is for the walls of'a log house, 8. That kerosene will soften boots and shoes that have been hardened by water, and render them as pliable as new. 9. That lceroseuo will make tin tea kettles as bright as new. -Saturate a woolen rag and rub with it, It will also remove stains from varnishod furniture. `10. That cool rain water and soda will retnove machine grease fro - row heti hastened to an adjaceat grove, 1 PO MANITOBA FOR SALE. 820 Aoass (} Section) of I'irst•Class Laud, only Five Miles trofn the rapidly growing City of BRANDON. The grain Minneapo lis of the North-west. I Tho above is really a desirable Farm and will be sold Cheap. .A.LSO A • Plaining Mill . 30 by 30 feet TRIO gTORIE HI • Containing all the modern machinery for inanuftie" taring Flooring, Mouldings, Sash, Doors Sc. I3oiler • and Engine itoom Fire Proof with an Iron Shaving • Room attached. This valuable property is in first-class running order, situated in Brandon near the C P R station,.,• and in the heart of tite manufacturing depot of the city where a Large and Profitable business can DO realized. • Immediate possession. can bo given. TItle perfect. i'te full particulars apply to, P, FISHER, Winrbum P. 0, 02� stock College, and .Rev Mr Walker, of ' IlydngeE��e!leileg of Qurdlitg Kingston, who will soon leave us for s 1 India. The sleeting was a ple.psalit the Stott now on hand at attd profitable on. Baptist Association, The Walkerton Baptist Astiociatrol$ held its annual meeting in the `river - ton church on the 18th and 14th alt, I Ttio Watchman says ; On Wednesday evening, preceeding the association, the vtirieus women's »►lesion circles 'in connection with the aesoeiatlon held their annuttt pintfotsn meeting; An interesting prograthme was carried out; Mrs McLaltrhi, wife of a re- turned missionary, and 1lrs .11adaonr from °Woodstocki -- delivered very interesting addresses, Ws Rev John Cameron couducted the devotional exercises, Mrs Bock, -of Glammis, oc- cupied the chair. Thursday morning an opening sermon roods preached by Rev Mr Walker, of Mount Forest. Rev Mr Dack, of Listowel, was chosen moderates, and Rev Mr Rock, of C•rlammis, clerk. Rev P 11 McEwene of L'aisley, Rev Mr Dack, of Listowel, Rev Mr Baker and Mr D Sinclair, of • Walkerton, delivered interesting ad- dresses in the evening. A ;sabbath School Coii etition was held, Rev Mr McKinnon, of Luckuow, in the chair. Addresses were givers by Revs Dack, Rock, Me 'adyen, and Mr McLean, of Teeswater: A mass neeting of all the Sunday schpol schelars was ad- dressed by,.ev Mr Grey, of Kincar- dine, and ` Rev P H McEwen, of Paisley, On:;Friday evening a plat- form meeting was held in the interest, of foreign missions. Rev Mr MoFad- yen its the chair; Addresses were given by Principal Farmer, of Wood L SLI -ESS has no superior anywhere. The most fastidious can be suited in his elegant lines of -0anacian, English, Scotch, Irish and French Tweeds. Prices Lowest, Compatible with sans• factory goods and MOST FJ&SHIONABLE MAKE. ' ABSOLUTE FITS GUARANTEED Our own Goods Out Free of Charge.. 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At last the spideri slowly.' moved, and jumped on the poor boy's. .ij '" face. The • brave little fellow stilet remained . calm in this awful dancer. For fully five minutes the taraintulne remained on hie cheek and then.ekipp- - ed on- to the counterpane. As it' so, the• father rushed forward. ,ands rolled the fabric round: it and dashed". it on the floor, crushing the life out off`. the fearful creature, and afterwards. threw it into the lire to make sure tiers, tune that such a deadly viper had' ceased- to live. The little heroin beet' hid fainted from the great strain upon, his nerves but upon. coming, to hie•: sense was as lively as a ericket, and ;laughed all ]lis late peril. When ask- ed what his sensations were while the anitnal was crawling over elfin, he said : 1 kept wishing that papa would not try to touch it for fear it might kill hint. It is a pity that the name of this plucky little fellow should not be kuown, but the father for many, - reasons wishes it to be. 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Paddy to fellow-paeeenger),-'--('h'in seventy years of age, and ivery wan o' my teeth is as perfect as toe thty 1 was born, sor. When a man and woman .dirsetiee the subject of matrimony, ono very seldom kets-tho better of the other. xt usually results in a tie, Consumption Surely Cured. To run Indicis :---Plcttse tatorm your render; the 1 have a positive ve-etly for the shove named diet:ase. Ivy lt' timely use thousands of hopeless mimes have been owed. 1 shall he glad to send two bottles of t'i;; remedy rran to any of your readers who have cranium Aion if they will send nae their Express and i'. 0 addeem, Re•pertfully, DX. T. A. SLOOL1t. 54 West Adelaide fit., Toronto, Ont. e 1