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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1930-09-18, Page 3THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE THTRSDAY, SEPTEMBER IS, ” So man Sons t«nly A wo­ rm tor- to be - by - RUBY M. AYRES xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx FIRST instalment this was Julie Farrow! whose love'affairs were although she was said eight and twenty, a woman for whose worthless sake only six short anonths ago a young fool, had, in a jmoment of hysterical disilluslon- «neut, taken his life. Giles Chitten- Liam put down his iced drink and . shifted his position a little In order Uo get a better view of her. She was very plainly dressed. ’ She was entirely without jewellery any kind, without even a wedding ^ratng. Rodney had complained that Grille Farrow was not interested in -diamonds. “She won’t let me give her any­ thing. She says slm hates diamonds fehs won’t take anything from me siud I wish to God she would.” ‘ This woman was certainly unique; there was nothing of the stereotyp­ ed .adventuress about her, and pos­ sibly therein lay her chief att-ra-ct- Hon. Rodney at any rate .had adored Kier, adored her so madly that one might, convinced at last that she would have nothing more to do with 3rim, he had upset a skiff near the xyn'ir at Maidenhead and put an end jt» his life. Rodney was a powerful swimmer, ibiit a coroner’s jury had brought in ^accidental ^eatli,. abd- only Chitten- ham‘ knew the truth, only Chitten- Kiain ever saw a letter which the boy Bad posted to him in America, an Lour before liis death, declaring his antention. “She’s, done with me. She’s for- Iddffen me to go near her again.” Chittenham had destroyed the let­ ter as soon as he had read it. Of What use to stir up muddy water when Rodney was gone? Chittenham lrad been out of Eng- ’la.ud for nearly two years looking .after his interests in South America, sind he.*had only returned on account of Rodney’s death, in order to wind ■mp his affairs. Rodney and he were Malf -brothers. Giles knew that he would be treated, to a week -of hysterics when and his mother met. He was tsor.ry fpr his mother, but he had- al- ways^-found her wearisome. In his ■Jiearj/islie was amazed that she had ever managed to find two husbands. Rodhey'kn'ew that like his mother. ■The boy’s tragic death lia-d been a severe blow to Giles, and he had .sub- ‘eonsciously determined that if ever Be met with Julie Farrow she would mot be allowed to go unpunished. kfiew that she was a divorced woman;;.he knew that there were vmaiiy unsavoury stories told of her, salthough Rodney had always been Ber loyal champion. “‘If ybu saw her you’-d understand, Rodney wrote. “She’s so wonderful, .All women are not as rotten as you aliinlv they are. You’ve probably1 •Leen unlucky, but we -don’t all have *2.11 e same experience.” " ■ G-ileS had certainly been unlucky, But ROdney had not known of his Brother’s marriage at all, and neither Bad anybody else in England. j • His wife was an American girl byj off her hat, letting the from the lake blow hair, and Chittenham a “X was wandering |ust how far, you would allow your contempt for Mrs. Grundy to carry you?” ha said calmly. Jqlie raised her head with a little defiant gesture. “All the way if I wished to go all the way,” she said quickly. “We’ve1 only got one life to live, and what does it matter what people say? I’ve never cared. Chittenham turned, his back on the mountains, leaning against the ship’s rail. “Very well, then convince me!” he challenged her. “Convince you?; How can I?” “^y taking me with you to-mor­ row through the St. Bernard Pass.” She stared at him for a moment, “Are you daring me to take you?” she asked quietly, “Yes.” For a moment they held one an­ other's g'aze. ’ “Very well, but I make one con­ dition—that you do not tell either Bim or Mr. Lombard until we re­ turn. It is not that I care in the least what they would think or say, but I have a reason of my own for wishing them not to iknow.” “Ae you please.” She went on calmly. “I am leaving at seven o'clock in the morning.” She turned away as if the discus­ sion were ended and rejoined and Lombard', Chittenham followed slowly. He felt angry and yet .at back of his mind there was an willing admiration for this woman. He could well understand how com­ pletely she had. mastered Rodney, and how soon she had wearied of his lavish devotion. She was the type of woman who ' - 1 a man to break her to his will, not a boy to kneel at her feet, He looked forward to to-morrow with a kind of exultation; he had never crossed swords with a woman before; even with Sadie he had only made half-hearted attempts; she had not sufficiently interested- him for anything deeper. It was raining a little when they started, and the morning was grey and chill as Chittenham waited. Julie arrived punctually. “I did not expect to see you,” was her greeting. Chittenham g'lamced ca/sn/ally uut the car. “I hope you’ve got good brakes,” he said noncommittally. She laughed. Before they had. gone very far Chittenham discovered that Julie drove very well indeed.. She was cool and quick and thor­ oughly understood the machine she Bim the un- The late Andrew Hardy Grand Old Man Dies at ■CmliUni at age of VU years* Andrew Hardy, one of the oldest residents of Middlesex County, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Albert King, on Wednesday. Mr, Hardy was a resident of London for over 30 years and was born in York County on June 30, 1840. He was a son of William Hardy, who came from Englund to Canada oyer 100 years ago, landing at Quebec, from which point he travelled by boat to Toronto and broken stone to Richmond meat shop for entered the Yoitk County and it was on this farm the late Andrew Hardy was. born, Toronto at that time was the chief markets of Eastern Ontario and to this point the grain was hauled, to be transported by boat to (Montreal. Nearly all the buildings in Toronto were of came to able in Hardy’s family, set out for the wilds of Mid­ dlesex and after a four-days’ journey by sleigh they reached the village of Clandeboye, where they learned that a farm could be secured on the 12th concession of McGillivray for $600. Here Andrew Hardy spent his boyhood -days and assisted father on the farm. Later he came interested in the cattle dustry, always placed tlon of of the beef cattle, and in connection with his work he made 24 trips across the Atlantic, visiting the markets of Liverpool, Bristol and Glasgow. Mr. Hardy always delighted in telling his grandchildren and great grandchildren the stories of pioneer days, when the bears made frequent visits to the sugar camp at nights, licking clean the old black kettles in which the sap was boiled; when the long strips of shellbark- hickory served for torches, to light the. way on the blazed trail on a dark night, when coon hunting was the chief sport, and when .'all members of the family were up before daybreak, sharpening the axes before the huge fireplace and preparing for the task of felling the tall timbers. Mr. Hardy was in possession of his faculties until the last few days, when he became unconscious, as a result of ian attack of pneumonia. He enjoyed splendid health throughout life and was of a pleasant and jovial disposition, making many friends everywhere, whom he retained until the end. He always took a keen in­ terest in current' events. He-is-survived. by., one son,-.J,,. W- Hardy, of London, and two daugh­ ters, Mrs. W. Devitt, of Saginaw, Mich., and Mi's. Albert King, Cred- iton.’ thence out the old road, Younge Street, Hill, where he kept a a short time. He then farming industry in frame structure. As reports York of the cheap land avail- Middlesex County, Andrew father, with his wife and The world’s moat precious pietai, worth $2,ot!Q,oi)0 an ounce, nw comes exclusively from the Belgian Copgo, jn Africa. Originally discov­ ered in pitchblende- ores In the Jo- achiinstahl, Austria^ radium was1 for a while mined commercially in Utah, but,the. discovery of & bed of very rich uranium ore in* Africa has put the other producers out of business and enriched the prospectors who made the lucky strike. 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It is al­ so being sold by a good druggist in. all other towns in Ontario. Dixie is the place where people sit down all winter without any as­ sistance from skates. SOLD IN EXETER BY THE receipt second like a tH^OSiBSsSEmm -for which the township been famous, and he in charge of the transporta- all the cattle from the farms ■Coughlin Bros,, shippers of ,.Wss- Taylor Co., Ltd. off to Switzerland with Lombard the same night, and a day or two later met Julie Farrow on the steam-boat between Lausanne and Montreaux, It wa« Lombard who recognized her and pointed her out. “Well, what do yoii tlmik of he asked, “You might introduce me," Chit­ tenham. answered,, and a moment later the two men were crossing the deck together. Julie Farrow smiled and held out her hand. Lombard presented Chittenham, He glanced inquiringly at the wo­ man beside Julie, who was looking on with calm eyes. Julie introduced them. “Mr. Lombard—Mr. Chittenham— Miss Lennox,” “Are you staying long?” Lombard inquired. The two women looked at one an­ other and smiled. “If Julie's afraid to tell you, I will/ Bim Lennox said in her calm un­ ruffled voice. “We’re out here to settle a mad,.wager. Julie’s got a car and in a njoment of mental conceit she made a bet with me that she would drive from Villeneuve right up through the St. Bernard Pass and back again.” “I’ve been through thb Pass twice,” said Lombard. “And there’s nothing very alarming about it if the weather’s all right. I. should say that you will lose your bet, Miss Lennox.” Jnlje took cool breeze through her saw that she had beautiful hair, queer mixture of brown and golden, and coppery shades. “Dyed, of *elf, and he Julie moved and spoke to a perfectly asked. 1 sort of places, and- the blue sky, and thfe bluer lake and the sunshine? They all make me feel so excited and happy.” Chittenham shrugged his shoulders. “I love Switzerland,” she said dreamily. “I haven’t seen a great was handling, deal of the world, but every bit I “Bim think's she’ll win the bet,” see I love a little more than the Julie said presently, and- she laugh­ last, I love everything.” “And everybody?” Chittenham asked. She laughed and shook her head. “No. I’m afraid I can’t say that. In fact I dare say you will be shock­ ed when I tell you that in all my life I've anybody." believe it. , “A lady without a heart!” he said lightly. “Yes.” She agreed- seriusly. “I don’t think I could have been round when the hearts were given out.” “It’s not yet too late. You never know who may turn the corner of the street and present you with one,” Chittenham said jokingly. To change the conversation he said: “May I be inquisitive and ask who Miss Lennox is besides being a ; great friend of yours?” j Julie’s eyes, followed the elder tthe name of Sarah Barrow, whom he ’ woman affectionately. 'Mad married, because she had amused j *'~ Siini, and because she had seemed to last, -'sexpect him to marry her. | *'* Tl)a,t was a year ago, and they had difficult. ffived more or-less of a detached life fiat „__ _____ ... _■since. ‘.Rhe did not .want homelife,1 people prefer to on cushions on the she wanted to be here, there, and floor i„ v. „2W. #?y®ry where, and when Giles objected smoke scented cigarettes, and eat .sshe reminded him that she w-as .in- strange foods . . dependent of him and meant to do ( as she chose. After six ■ months’ , dickering, Giles gave\in and let her phantl.v. her own way.” They met occasionally, and always by Sadie’s own request, ■was in New York when jeame of Rodney’s death, Bad cabled to her that he To England. Her reply .jcliaracteristfc. *'Youir funeral, not mine. ^joining.” ©hittenham. did not care; as a liter of fact her refusal to 'accompany, tfrim was a.Telief. ;itls marriage a secret. course,” he told him- knew that he lied. her chair back a little Chittenham. “Isn’t it _ gloriously day?” she ‘And don’t you love these Pains In Her Back ! ed. “But she won’t. I can always do a thing if I .set my mind to it.” 4 “Always?” She glanced round at him. “Yrou think I am conceited?” she asked. I “No, but as it happens to be a never really and trully loved conceit of my own—that I can al- Ckitten-ham could' well ways do a thing if I set my mind to it—it interests me to hear you ex­ press the same sentiment, how we .should get on if it battle of wills,” he added “What do you mean?” “Didn’t Rodney tell you pig-headed brute?” “No. He always spoke I wonder came to a lightly. that I am a of you as if you were one of the seven won­ ders of the world.” Chittenham frowned. “You knew my brother very well.’ he asked formally. Julie hesi.tated. “I don’t think I ever quite un­ derstood him,” she answered, at last. “He was .such a dear boy in some ways, but in others he was al- it— “You'd never guess!” she said at Chittenham laughed. “I should say it would not be'most . . forgive me for saying -L. Probably she has a weird t Unbalanced.” somewhere in Chelsea, where Chittenliam’s eyes narrowed. “You mean . . when his affec- in preference to chairs, and lions were touched.” “Yes, I suppose so.” (To be continued)Julie chuckled. “Your miles out!” she said trium- "She hardly lives in Lon- |don at all—she’s got a cottage in the country, and she’s not a bit rich —she’s only just got enough to live on comfortably, and she writes dress articles for papers to make a bit more, and with that money she sends crippled children from the slums down to the seaside, or some­ times to her own cottage, loves children, and she’s got largest heart in the world.” , “Isn’t that rather a pose He Wished to keep some women?” Chittenham ; It was on his .unkindly. way .across the Atlantic that a sud- “Are you a cynic.as well as i iReu distaste for the reason of his man-lrater?” Julie asked' curtly, journey seized upon Giles. ] “I only speak of things as I find' place in Blyth *<• So he left the .ship at Cherbourg, them,” he answered. ; r'*1' ’*’"“**.......... ’Wandered Up to Paris and ran into Marry Lombard whom he had not •aeen for five years. Lombard had a business in Faris, -and although he had not met Rodney »Tor some time, apparently knew all The details of the tragedy and a great •ideal about Julie Farrow. ; Chittenham suggested that they go 4ilong to London together. He rather diked Lombard. Lombard shook Iris head. **Sofry, but I’m off to Switzerland Jn-morrtny on business A sudden bright idea (*‘YOtt come along with ibe gone a few days, Jiurry to got home, is ■“None. A few d-ays one way or The other can make no difference.” And that was how Fate bent Giles Chittenham to her will. He w'ent the and was had then She news Giles going been Not. mat- for the firm.” came to him. me. I’ll only There’s no there?” Robert Boyce met with an accident recently when he runaway He is now confined in the ■Mr. serious had a leg' fractured by a team. Scott Memorial Hospital. feOMUMMI The spacious home of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Corbert, Fullarton, was the scene -of a charming event when their only daughter, Eva Viola be­ came the bride of Anthony James Gettler, also ’ of Fullarton, The ■ceremony was performed, -by Rev. ; A. E. Menzies. A wedding break- i fast was served to thirty-seven guests She (with four friends of the bride as- the gisting. Mr. and and Mrs. Gettler [left by motor and boat to Montreal 1 the Eastern States. they will reside in iI with -anti Quebec and asked On their return t Fullarton. a wo- A wedding of much interest took when Miss Annie ;Bell Taylor, only daughter of Mrs. Before there was time for a .reply Taylor, Blyth and the late Neil A. Bim and Lombard rejoined them. I Taylor, was united in marriage to “And what do your people say to Dr. Cecil Ross, Missionary to China, this wild- adventure?” Chittenham Immediately after their marriage Dr. and Mrs. Ross left by motor Toronto where they were joined for by asked presently. Julie laughed, t. ... “I haven’t any people that matter Dr, and Mrs. Thompson, who are al­ to me, or I to them,” she admitted. >o going to China. Motoring to met their have Octo- Mrs. E. Cromwell, 46 Lowell St., Galt, Ont., writes:—suffered terribly from pains in my back caused by kidney trouble. A friend told me to try Doan’s Kidney Pills. After taking one box I was greatly relieved, and after I had taken the box the pains had all gone. Now I feel different woman and do all my own work.” Price 50 cents a box at all drug-gists or dealers, or mailed, direct on of price by The T. Milburn Co., Ltd., Toronto, Ont. 4> •i ii to by to me, or I to them,” she admitted.'so going to China. Vancouver they will be for Dr. and Mrs. E. C. Wilford and| two youngest children who she been visiting in Calgary, On j her 2nd the> party expect to sail from Vancouver for the Mission field of China. The bride is well-known having for the past thirteen years ; been assistant in the post -office in Blyth and Dr. Ross practised there ) for several years. An Impromptu He brought his eyes back from shotver was held for the bride and the distant mountains and looked the choir of which she was organist down at her. presented her with a dub bag. “I '‘m a law unto myself.” “With a supreme contempt Mrs. Grundy, T suppose?” “A profound contempt,” agreed emphatically. They were both silent for a mom­ ent, stopped by mutual consent at the ship’s rail, thelt ’faces turned to the mountains, “What are you thinking aiboiit?” she asked impulsively.