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Home My WebLink AboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1927-02-03, Page 2BY RAFAEL SABATINI, I if ; you have not come to question the find- ing of the court-martial.” The Master Tale-Teller, Author of "Bardelys the Magnificent/’ Another Stirring Story ot Adventure and Love in a New Setting-* The Peninsular War. commander, Gen. Herrasti, has sent appeal to Sir Rob< Sir Robert asks for orders lies, everywhere.” * Wellington’s anger flashed. “Do you realize what awaits you as a result of all this damned In- *»•> “I 'do, sir,” said O’Moy. ms snouiuvx-t i “You will have to stand a court bidding him martial for the manner in which you CHAPTER XXIX, THE RESIGNATION, 11 : ■JF'IWW *'TAs he sat there, his face buried in sanity?” his hands, he was roused by the touch of Tremayne’s hand upon his shoulder, and Tremayne’s v brace himself to face tho situation, He killed Samoval, and you will probably looked up, in an amazement that over- be shot, I can’t help you. You have came his shame. : acted and you must take the conso- “You can forgive me, Ned?” {quences. I have no more time for this Ned looked across at Sylvia. infernal business.” “You have been the means of bring- At this juncture there came a knock ing me to such happiness as I should at tho door, and Mullins opened it to never have reached without these hap- admit the adjutant’s orderly, who penings,” he said. "What resentment came stiffly to attention *. can I bear you, O’Moy?” . “His excellency, the secretary of the Lady O’Moy turned to them, plead-; ecuneil of regency wishes to b«j you ing for explanations. , ‘ very urgently,” lie said to O Moy. “What dees he mean? What has he ■Wellington spoke up sharply: done?” , "Desire his excellency to step across Sir Terence answered her: “I killed here. I will see him myself.” Samoval. And' then, believing what I did, I fastened the guilt upon Ned.” I “Oh!” It was an outcry of horror! from Una, instantly checked. “But,” she cried, “if this is discovered. Ter ence, what will become of you?” “It must be discovered” he said quietly. "I must voluntarily go for ward and denounce myself before an other denounces me. It’s the only way to save seme rag of honor.” There was a tap at the door and Mullins came to announce that Lord Wellington was asking to see Sir Ter ence. "Courage, my dear,” C"' _ said quietly to his wife. "Wellington may show me more mercy than I de serve.” Awaiting him in the study, he found not only Lord Wellington. 6.'fnnnnv‘'«<s well but Col. Grant. By the f avity d their faces he realized that in some way they knew the whole truth. "Ah, O’Moy,” said his lordship, “there are one or two matters to be discussed before I leave.” “I have written to you, sir,” replied O’Moy. “Perhaps you will first read my letter.” His lordship took the letter in sil ence. Breaking the seal he read it quickly. “Ah, your resignation, O’Moy; but you give no reasons. T ’ _ explain.” CONFESSION. O’Moy raised his arms, only to let . them fall to the sides again. “I was ‘ mad,” he said, heavily. “I killed Sa->“i_____ „ . . moval. He offended me mortally, say-’ remains British justice to be satis- ing such things of my wife’s honor fled.” that no man could suffer. I consented to a clandestine meeting without sec onds. It took place here and I killed him. zmu kircu 4. KO X Liua&iiiv.j., I------ - - , T> ... ,overwhelming evidence that what he pursuit of treachery. Cannot British had told me was true, an-d I went justice, for the sake of British mtsr- mad.” Briefly he told the story of ests, be content to leave the matter Tremayne’s descent from O’Moy’s bal,-.there. Especially, if it be provided cony, and the rest (that the council shall guard against “You fool, O’Moy,” his lordship- further intrigues of this. sort, and, raged at him. “Grant suspected this loyally support your measures.-; from the first. But I could not believe ! . excellency ,,*pay ~e right, it of you. When Miss Armytage inter- said his lordship. Let us be quite vened to afford Tremayne an alibi I;clear, then. You suggest that I should kov T nrmnliirtar} Txzavc SUDDX^GSS 311 fUTbllGl* ID VCStlfTci tiOHS SHAMED, The sleek and supple secretary of state, Dorn Miguel, was ushered in. He bowed to the three men present and accepted the chair proffered him by Wellington. ‘ “I have sought you,” he began, “on a matter concerned with the late Count Samoval, immediately upon hearing that the court-martial had ac quitted Capt. Tremayne.” His lordship frowned. “I trust, sir, MX Vl.w A** — *. “Oh, on the contrary!” Dom Miguel was emphatic. “I re- present not only the council, but the “ —- .. Both realize that it is fortunate in arresting Tre mayne the authorities arrested the 'wrong man and both have reason to dread the arrest of the right one. A further investigation of the manner in which Count Samoval met his death can hardly fail to bring to light the deplorable practices in which he was engaged, and the effect of such revela tion would be disastrous to the count’s family and to the council of regency.” I “I can sympathize with the count’s • Surely, the council as a body de serves your sympathy in that it is in danger of being utterly discredited by the treason of one of its members.” Wellington was silent for a moment. Granting what you have said, there pkvYJ-nc J fanlilV, but not with the council.” Pei haps you II “Snrelv. the council as a bodv A BARGAIN. 4,v vvva x “British justice may assume that And then I'had, as I imagined, J Count_ Samoval met his death in the believed her. I concluded that hers was the window from which Tremayne had climbed down. And now comes Richard Butler to cast himself upon my mercy, with another Vale,, which completely gives the lie to Miss Army- tage, but confirms your own.” “Richard Butler,” cried O’Moy. “He has surrendered to you?” “Half an hour ago.” Sir Terence turned aside with a weary shrug. “Poor Una,” he mut tered. “The tangle is a shocking one—lies, daily trams including The Chief You really enter sunny Cali fornia the moment you step aboard one of the fivefamous Santa Fe cross-continent trains. The new Chief—extra fare— is the finest and fastest of ihe Santa Fe California trains. Only TWO business days on the way. No extra fare on the four other daily trains. Fred Harvey dining service sets the standard in the transportation world. Enjoy the out-of-doors this winter—take your family. California hotel rates are reasonable. M May I tend you our picture foldcrt? ISSUE No, 6—W* V, f. IleadrV. Cten. Agent _ JSftnttiSFe Railway 4^4 traansporfation Builfllnff Detroit, Mich.Thoae: Randolph S7<« * The Aroma Captivates I BAKING POWDER in all your baking— TMfctfteway to assure success. fdadsin Canada JVo €.W. GILLETT CO. LTtfo TORONTO, CAN. light dragoons who was powdered with dust from head to foot. “You -appeal* to have ridden hard, sir,” the commander greeted him. “The urgency was great, my lord,” replied the lad. “The French columns are in movement. Ney and Junot ad vanced to the investment of Ciudad Rodrigo on the first of the month, The commander, Gen. Herrasti, has sent an urgent appeal to Sir Robert for assistance. Sir Robert asks for orders in Ulis dispatch and refuses to stir without instructions from your lord ship.” "Good!” His lordship breathed a sigh of relief. He broke the seal and read the dispatch swiftly, then took up his hat and riding crop from Sir Terence’s desk. "I shall leave for the frontier at once,” lie- announced. “As for you, O’Moy, this has chang ed everything. The French and-the needs of the case have decided. For the present no change is possible in the administration here in Lisbon. You hold the threads of your office and the moment is not one in which to appoint another adjutant to take them over. You must withdraw your resignation. Good-bye, O’Moy. I trust you, remember.” ABSOLUTION. "And I shall not fail you,” gulped O’M-oy, strong man that he was, found j himself almost on the verge of tears. Ho clutched the extended hand. "I shall fix my headquarters for the present at Calorico. Communicate with me there. Oh, and by the way, you will find your brother-in-law, Mr.! Butler, in the guard-room yonder, awaiting . my orders. Provide him with a uniform and bid him rejoin his regiment at once. Recommend him to be more prudent in future if he wishes me to forget his escapade. - • And in fu ture, O’Moy, trust, your wife. Again good-bye.” ■’ ' A fid thus Sir' Terence O’Moy found Sanctuary at the altar of his coun try’s need. He sent a servant to fetch Mr. But ler the prime cause of all this bother, and with him went to bear the in credible tidings of their joint absolu tion to the three vho waited so iously in the dining-room. (The End.) suppress all further investigations into the manner of Count Sainoval’s death. In return your council under takes that there shall be no further opposition to my plans for the mili tary defence of Portugal. That is your bargain, is it not?” “That is my pioposal, my lord.” “The bargain might be improved,” said Wellington, slowly. “If your lordship will tell me how _____» “Your excellency will remember a certain affair some two months ago-2- concerning a young officer named Richard Butler—It was an offence committed during a drunken revelry, II believe. To appease the council of regency you demanded that the boy be shot.” I “I could not help myself in the mat- .ter-----” j “A moment, sir. Since all this hap- I pened I have had the facts of the case [placed before me. Ijwil go so far as jto tell you that the* officer in ques- jtion has been in my hands for the ■past hour, and that I have closely [questioned him. I am satisfied that his conduct was not such as to merit ’death. And, therefore, I will stipu late, sir, that your council shall relieve I us of all obligation in this matter, Heaving it to our discretion to punish ; Mr. Butler in such manner as we may ; consider condign.” “My lord, the council has given me {carte blanche to obtain your consent jto a suppression of the Samoval af- v fair. And without hesitation I accept I the further condition that you make.” j THE MATTER CONCLUDED, j “Then we may look upon the matter |as concluded?” j “As happily concluded, my lord,” : and Dorn Miguel rose with a low bow Ito his lordship. | And so he took his leave of them, .escorted by Col. Grant, who discreetly i volunteered for the office. I Left alone with Wellington, Sir Ter- -ence heaved a great sign of supreme , relief. . - _ . > 'm my wiies name, sir, a snvuiu j wltn tuem wnen mey went w r (like to thank you for what you have -payment of considerable sums, 'done for me.” I __ ____$______ I “Tush!” said Wellington, and then I ! abruptly: “What are you going to do, j , *.O’Moy?” he asked. A Burmese spider is phosphorescent, “Do,” said O’Moy. “I am in your and turns on its light When frighten- hands, sir.” “Your resignation Is, and It must! remain, O’Moy. You understand?” “Of course, sir. Naturally you could ’ not alter this-----” he shrugged and! ;broke off. “But must I go home?” he! ipleaded. “I shall be shamed forever i to go home when the army is about to 'take the field.0 SANCTUARY, j But Wellington did not hear him, or I did not seem to hear him. He hadj poached the window and his eye was teaugnt by something in the courtyard. | “What’s this now?” he rapped out.| “That is one of Sir Robert’s aides.”} Ho turned and went quickly to the' ' door, opening it wid#- Cel, Grant ap- ’ peered, followed by & young officer of anx- The Captive. Go-d gave me notes of clearest song, The hills and valleys rang,. The wild woods echoed all day long, God made me thus, and so I sang. God gave me wings of lofty flight, No barrier I knew, * The depths were mine, the dizzy ■ height, God made me thus, and so I flew. imif A RAH IvAalAUA GIRLS MAKE MONEY IN THEIR OWN HOMETOWNS j> T73 Pure, uncolored, delicious. Ask for it. TIERS ARE SMART THIS SEASON. 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He floundered up this passage and down that, opened countless wrong doors, and was about to give- up when he saw the Queen’s brother, Prince Maurice of Battenberg, wandering along a pass age away from him. He rushed after the 'Prince, and asked' the way out. "What?” exclaimed the Prince, bursting Into a -laugh. "Are you lost, too? So am I!” They then joined forces, and, as Mr. Speeaight puts it, "escaped together.” cried, in a state of considerable ex citement: "Please, Mr. Speaight, can I use your dark room? I’ve photographed Lloyd George on n donkey!” A most Interesting insight into the Queen’e mind- is- given in an account of the painting of her miniature, a work undertaken by Mr, Speaight at the time of -the Coronation. When Queen Mary saw the completed pic ture, she expressed great approval "I am so pleased-,’ she said-, “that -you haw not attempted to make my mouth small, and also that you have given a natural color to my hair. In go many praintings that I have had, they have made my hair bright golden, ! and the whole thing more like a pic- ’ tuje on a chocolate- box than a portrait of me.” One for Authors. Mr. J. S. Fletcher is noted for two things: hie splendid mystery and de tective novel® and hds many books on Yorkshire. Some time ago he went to live in a little village very remote from the busy world. One day a farm er approached- a friend of his and ask ed who this Mr. Fletcher was, for he seemed to have nothing to plenty to do it on. "He’s a well-known author,” the man. “Aye, just so/’ said "but what is he?” "I tell you he’s* an author. He Writes books.” "Aye, aye!” replied the farmer, testily. “I know he writes books-! But do and The Queen on Looking Natural. . It was Mr. Speaight who took tlhe- last photograph of -the late Mr. Joseph Chamberlain, and on this occasion he also took "Little Joe” (Big Joe's grandson), with whom he continued his friendship. One day Little Joe burst into Mr. Speaight’s studio- aqd ’ what does he do for a living?” replied farmer, God gave me notes of clearest song, I sing, hut ah, I sigh, God’gave me wings of lofty flight, I would, but oh, I cannot fly! —Frances Pender Carver. Next Door For Hirn. Hobo—"Lady, I heed the dough.” Lady—"Go next door—they make th-eir own bread th-ere!” ------------<•»------------ Copper Was Exchange Medium. It is not so very long ago that cop per was used in Sweden as the chief medium of exchange, and at timeo relief. ” \ ’ * I merchants had to take wheelbarrows “In my wife’s name, sir, I should I vdth them when they went to receive igton, Sir Ter- ;n o" A Lit-up Spider. — Reel Advice for Fishermen. It is not infrequent that anglers ex press their preference a® to the weight of a reel on a fly-rod of a certain length and weight. Some seem to pre fer a heavy weight reel while others prefer a-light weight. A salmon fish erman well known in the East says he often employs a salmon reel on a heavy trout rod he sometimes uses for that fish when dry fly fishing for sal mon. The term "balance” is frequently employed in connection with the rod and reel of fly rods, but there can be, in the nature of the thing, no time bal ance in the ordinary sense of that word, of rod and reel for the ordinary single-handed trout fly rod. With, any fly-rod a time and exact balance cannot be had without employ ing a reel that is quite absurdly heavy for such a rod. Yet very likely’ there are anglers who could even getYised to such extreme weight of reel, for very soon the hand will get accus tomed to almost any weight of reel within reason. If there was any definite advantage In having a true balance of rod at the place whore held In the hand, we are | speaking of single fly-rods for trout ! and black bass, then the makers would long ago have weighted the butts of rods. Some anglers prefer a light reel and some a heavy reel, and that is about j all there is to that. And also, it is a , fact that very soon, the hand gets used 1 to the weight of reel employed and is ‘ not conscious that mt another time a heavier or lighter rail was employed.— Field and Stream. —----- ----------- Colds—Minard’s Liniment. -.............. . For ed, as a means of self-defense. The last of the British-owned four- m as ted sailing ships, the Garthpool, was built in 1891. NURSES Tte Toronto HoipiUI (or Incurable*, In ifflilatlon with Bellevue and Allied Hospital*, New York City, Offer* ft tbreo year*’ Course of Tralnlno to young woniert, having the required edueatiob, and dcilrout of beooiniiig r.urcrs. This Hospital ha* adopted" the eight, hour eystem. The pupil* receive urtlfwnis of the School, a Mohlhiy niiownnce and (raveling expenses to add from New York. For ftirtner Information write the Superintendent. 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Since she does not have to spend anything on the work/ she figures that the two dollars a window that she re ceives tor it is good pay for what is . only part-time work, for it brings her at least forty dollars a month.. She stipulated that -the two jeweler* on the- list should allow her a reason able sum to spend for flowers-. By choosing the flowers- to harmonize with the rich velvets of jewel cases and accent the beauty of the glass, silver and pottery containers that are on sale she has more than justified the expense. Friends, interested in her project and pleased with store windows that are a credit to their city, lend her an tiques, curiosities and other things to complete and beautify h-er window de signs.* Clever ideas in window-dressing are bringing another girl a neat little in come. For a shoe store she- arranged - a display called "The Seven Ages of Shoes.’ Hoving collected seven pairs of old shoes, from, a baby’e pair up to .an old man’s boots, she had the shoe maker mend one of each pair, row, in paired placed proved look in a hopeless-looking shoe can be re stored to reputable appearance and further wear. The girl’s charge for the idea was five dollars. It has brought the store a great deal of re pair work, made new customers and sold more shoes. Have Your Ideas Ready. To girls who feel that they have taste and ability that they could use to advantage in such work, a word of' advice may be useful*; have your sell- ing ideas ready for the merchant long before th® selling time. If a store has a drapery department or an art department,-submit unusual designs to it. Many small stores have no salesman who is competent to cut "overdrape” patterns or to make a drawing suitable for a luncheon de sign that is to carry out a special plan. 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The leaves of the- eucalyptus trees around the Plaza drooped mo-ti-onless, limp and relaxed under the scorching, searching blaze. The shadows of j theso trees had shrunk to their small- es-t circumferen-Ce, contracting close [about the,trunks. The shade had {dwindled to the breadth of a'mere line. ; The sun was everywhere. The heat j oxhaling from brick and plaster and metal met the heat that steadily dcs- j ended blanketwise and smothering* j from the pale, scorched sky. Only the lizards—they lived in chinks of tho crumbling adobe and in interstices of tho sidewalks—-remained without, mo tionless, as if stuffed. ... At long intervals the prolonged drone of an insect developed out of the stance,, vibrated a moment in a soothing, Oom1® ! nolent, long note, then trailed slowly 1 into the quiet again. Somewhere in the interior of one of the adobe li.ou&agi a, guitar snored and hummed sleepily?* On the root of a hotel & group pigeons, cooed incessantly with sub* 1 dued, liquid murmurs, very plaintive; a eat, perfectly wMte, With a pink noe® ’ and thin, pink lips, dozed complaconft t ly on a fence rail, full lh Dte a corner of the Plaza three liens wal*! lowed in the baking hot dust, their wings If uttering, clucWng comfortably. - Frank Nortds, fu “the Octopus.” t< j