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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1933-10-19, Page 6THURSDAY. OCTOBER If). 1933 THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE TINY CARTERET I BY SAPPER Kllllllll!f I the matter?’’ he said “ Her ladyship is ex­ lunch, isn’t she?" stammered the man went with you to Was one of that CHAPTER X • * “Good luck, Carteret. It’s not a pleasant job: in fact it’s damned unpleasant. But I’d like to feel we’d got a bit of our own back over Ron­ ald.” . . ! “By Gad! you’re right sir,’’ cried Tiny. “So the motto is, Business as usual." ! “That’s it,” said the other, and Tiny turning at the door saw thar Gillson was already immersed again in the documents in front of him. He walked slowly down the pass­ age and out into the street. That Gillson was right, he realized. Since the chances of his finding Zavier in London were infinitesimal, the only thing to do was to wait until Zavier found him. And that was a simple matter, especially if he lived his normal life. His rooms were known his c-lub was known: there was nc secrecy about his movements in fact it all seemed delightfully simple —a feeling doubtless shared by the goat. 1 He paused in the Park, and look­ ed behind him. hurrying crowd the man with the gun who was sitting in the tree? And then he realized suddenly that j he was doing a foolish thing. When It is business as usual, one does not stop and peer into the faces of the; passers-by. If he was going to play the part he would play it properly j He would blot out the events of the last few days from his mind as -Gill-1 son had said. Was it not beer time and there was at least an hour be- ■ fore he was due to lunch with Mary I He strolled along Pall Mall, and turned into his club. Already the news about Ronald seemed to have got round, and he was immediately beseiged by members clamouring for details. Mindful statement he had made no mention der, and as soon as he could he shook them and buried himself be­ hind a paper. Here at any rate he could relax: Zavier couldn’t get him, in his own And that question of decided to seen Gillson. been vague and indefinite. Now a very different complexion had been put on the matter. In the role of goat which he now had to fill, the one place of all others where she must not be was anywhere near him- The danger was far too great. He hesitated for awhile as tc whether he would Ting her up and say he was not coming to lunch, but (j was to thinking it over he decided to gc after all. There was a lot to explain to her, and it could not be done over the telephone. But lunch was going to be positively their last appearance together until things were settled one way or the other. She would make a fuss about it, he knew, but her objections would have over. It would cramp his spoil his nerve too much there was any risk for game had got to be played as a hand, with the man in the tree a shadowy figure in the background. At a quarter club, wondering way to persuade the danger side sufficient to make a girl like her all the more determined to face it with him. And if he did not there was no valid reason why she should back out. He would have to stress the point that it would make it more difficult for him. Mechanically he handed his hat and stick to Siimmcnds and walked towards the boudoir, suddenly tc become aware that the butler was delivering himself of startled noises of the official been shown he of the word mur- club. brought him back to the Mary. When they had join forces, he had not The whole thing had “What’s turning round, pecting me to “But sir,’’ “Her ladyship Paris by the midday boat train. Tiny stood very still. The state­ ment was so staggeringly unexpect­ ed, that for a moment or two his brain refused to act. All that was conscious of was the monotonous ticking of the hall clock. “What in Heaven’s name are you talking about?" he got out at length “To Paris—with me?’’ \ “ Well, sir, I’ll tell you what hap­ pened. And Janet here can bear me out.” Tiny looked round to see that the maid had appeared, and was looking at him in amazement. “About half an hour after you left this morning, sir," went on the butler, “a lady called, to see her ladyship and to say that she was a Countess Mazarin. Also urgent, and she had just come from you. She held her letter in her hand sir, which however, she did not give to me. I at once told Janet, and as her ladyship was dressed she came down immediately. She took the let­ ter, and read it though standing here in the hall. And then sir though it didn’t strike we at the time, not thinking that anything could be 'wrong, a most extraordin­ ary expression came on her face. She had turned her back on the other ■ lady, and only I could see it. It was J —how shall I say, sir—sort of half puzzled and amazed. And then it changed. Her frown went away, and.! she got that look, sir, that I remem­ ber when she was a- kiddy, and was told not to do a thing she wanted to do. She’d made up her mind." “ ‘ There’s only just time to catch the train,’ she said turning to the other lady. ‘ Will you walk into, my parlour?’ she went on, and it was such a funny thing for her to say that I stared at her—‘Will you walk into my parlour while I throw a few: things into a bag-’ j “ She went upstairs sir, and for some reason Janet wasn’t there j Anyway she came down again in a j minute carrying her little dressing-) ciase. Then she went into the bou­ doir and the two of them came out together. “ ‘I hadn’t expected to go to Paris at quite such short as she passed me, Carteret “ And you will lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll^ He read through the note once again: then with a hopeless gesture he threw it back on the desk. For the writing was the writing of Ron- old Standish. “For the love of Allah, Simmonds give me a drink. I’ve got to try and think He What Why to her and sign it‘“Tiny" after he was dead? For a time a wild hope! surged up in him. Did it mean that ( Ronald was alive: that the scorched and blackened body had belonged tc someone else? But he soon dismissed the possibility, princrpally because i this thing out.** I threw himself into a chair | on earth did the thing mean? ■ should Ronald write a letter; look dead from the neck down. This room, is it?" He went to the instrument, and for a few moments Simmonds watch­ ed him from the door. Then he stalked majestically to his own quarters. And with his departure the inter­ est of the telephone operator in his job faded rapidly. His eyes darted round the room, to rivet themselves -on the note Tiny had thrown down on the desk. And if Tiny had been amazed, this man seemed literally dumfounded as he read the letter. A door opened somewhere, and he returned to the instrument. “Seems all right now^Clarence," lie said as Simmons reappeared. “Only I won’t guarantee it if you breathe down it. So long, matey." Two hours later the second pri­ vate aeroplane of the day rose from Croydon, Moreover, it’s occupant bore a striking resemblance to a certain very temporary member of the London telephone staff. GREENWAY CHAPTER XI It was seven o’clock that to be got style if he her. and felt The lone to one he left the what was the best her. If he stressed of it it was quite She wanted she told me friend of a that it w«as notice,’ she ‘I do hope the train.’ I know sir. said Mr will catch that’s all understand how surprised see you.’’ on earth can it all mean?’ But “What said Tiny dazedly. “I never had the slightest intention of going to Paris Mechanically he had opened the door of the boudoir, and now he stood staring round the room. A letter was lying on the writing-table and as his eyes fell on it they slow­ ly dilated in amazement. Then heedless of the two servants, he darted across the room and picked it up. “ A scrawl, dear,” it ran, “to say that the most extraordinary devel- opement has taken place. The bear­ er of this note is a pal of Nada Mazarin, who is in Paris now. She wants us both to go over there by the eleven jestic. Will Tiny.” He stood o’clock train. Hotel Ma- catch it if I possibly can two servants that woman length. the “it by the table as if carved out of stone while the watched him anxiously. “ Is that the note brought?" he asked m “From the glimpse I got of envelope, sir," said Simmonds, looks the same writing." “I suppose we are not all mad/' remarked Tiny. Terrible Backaches For Years Could Not Sleep at Night Mrs, Fred Forth, Wetaskiwin, Alta., writes.:-^-“I wish to thank you for your medicine, Doan’s Kidney Pills. 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Member of The Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association (Intended for last week.) Rev. H. Taylor, of Thames Road, -to preach in the United -Church on Sunday next as Rev. S. J. Mathers is conducting anniversary services in the Thames Road -Church. Large congregations were present at thq anniversary services in the United Church last Sunday afternoon and evening, Rev. D. Thomson, who was pastor twenty years ago gave two splendid sermons, All en­ joyed the special music by the choir the beautiful and reasonable decor­ ations and -the wonderful weather. Mrs. E. McPherson received word recently of the sudden passing of her brother Robert Mollard, He liv­ ed only a few days after having a stroke at his home at Vancouver, B. C. We regret to report Mrs. (Rev.) S. J. Mathers is ill with pneumonia at the Manse, Grand Liencr. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Pollock -and Miss Mary Corbett spent the week­ end in Fordwich. Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Ulens and their grandchildren are guests, at the Golden Wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Hill in Exeter last week. Word was received on Monday of the death of Mr. Aaron Matthews, of London, after an long illness. Our sympathy is extended to Mrs. Mat­ thews (nee Miss Lillie Brophey) and family, Edison, Jean and Mary Mat­ thews. Mr. J. Laurie, Miss Leask and Mrs. Leask spent Thanksgiving in Sarnia with Mr. and Mrs. Barry. Miss Ruth Kleinstiver attended the Teachers’ Convention at Goder­ ich last week. Miss Emma Baker, of Washington has been visiting old friends here. Miss Mary Pollock is ill with heart trouble. We nope ror a very speedy recovery. The Unity -Class of the United Church elected the following officers Pres., Olive English; Vice-Pres., D. Belling; Rec. Sec’y., Norma Steeper; Fin. Sec’y., Viola -Eagleson; Treas., Thelma Sheppard. Dr. and Mrs. W. J. Weekes, of London, and Mrs. Gunn spent Wed­ nesday with Mr. and jwrs. A. M. Wil­ son and Mae. Mr. Byron Brown B.A., and Miss Carlotta Wilson, of Toronto, spent' the week-end at the home of Mr. W. J. Brown. Mr. W. Paxman, of London, visit­ ed for a few days with his nephew Mr. J. Hotson. Mr. R. E. Owen, of El Paso, Texas, and Mr. Barry, of Sarnia, visited Mr. J. Lauire last week. The Y. P. S. of the United church held their election of officers as fol­ lows: Pres., Manuel Curts; Vice- Pres., Fellowship, Lois Brown; Mis­ sions, Erma Goodhand; Citizenship, Russell Brown; Literary, Evelyn Curts; Recreation, G. Kirkby; Secy., Dorothy Belling; Treas., Kenneth Smithers-; organist, Olive English; M .& M. Treas., Harry Steeper. The meeting was on Monday -October 16 will be at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. Belling. Mr. and Mrs. M. Pickering and Miss Nellie Pickering, of Arkona, visited their sister Mrs. J. Romphf last week. Mr. and family, of week with son and in Thanksgiving visitors— Mrs. Roy Sheppard, of London, at Mr. and Mrs. R. -english.—Miss Noble, of Dorchester, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Scott, of Ravenswood, with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hutchinson.—Miss F. Allison, of West McGillivray with Miss Violet Steeper.—Miss Olive Scott with Miss Viola Eagleson.— Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Curts and Miss Viola Curts, of London, with Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Curts.—Mr. Selbo-rne Eng­ lish, of Detroit, with Mr. and Mrs. R. English.—Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Gar­ diner, of Shipka, with Mr. and Mrs. Thus. Bullock.—Mr. and Mrs. E. H. McPherson and family, - of Toronto, Miss Ruby Pollock, of Hamilton with Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Pollock. Miss Jennie Sheppard, Mr. and Mrs. E. Patton and family, Miss G. Sheppard with Mr. and Mrs. D. Shep­ pard. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Gunning, of Whalen, with Mr. and Mrs. IS. W. Webb. Mr. and Mrs. F. Kading with Mr. and Mrs. Gollings. Mr. iNewton Mc­ Gregor, of Toronto, with his parents Miss Lillian Ulens, of Windsors with Mr. and Mrs. Ulens. is Professional Cards GLADMAN & STANBURY BARRISTERS, SOLICITORS, &o. Money to Loan, Investments Made Insurance Safe-deposit Vault for use of our Clients without charge EXETER dnd HENSALL night that Tiny realized how completely ... ...... ........ ........ Since five he had been sitting in the entrance-hall of the Majestic, watching the door. A consignment of Americans from London had arrived by the Golden Arrow: a fewr more people had come by the ordinary boat train, but of Mary there hat| been no sign, at last he saw what a fool he been. The other side had never any intention of her going to Majestic at all. He marvelled that such an obvious point could have escaped him. Hlow cculd they let Mary meet him in a crowded hotel lounge? Believing as they did that the letter they had forged to her was they would assume quite unsuspicious, word she spoke to realize the whole trap. urally, was the way they must look at it. x I ’ 1 ' vTlclL J- *•*■*/ * ccXIIZjLLL he failed to see, even with the wild-| lie liad blundered, est stretch of imagination, what' possible object could have been ser-1 ved by sending such a note if it was Ronald -who had done it. He w-oula have once A forgery: the thing was a forg­ ery. That was obvious. Someone had written her a note purporting tc come from him, and had copimittea the trifling error of employing the wrong writing. How it had happen- ed wTas beside the point : even the t fact that it was Ronald’s writing was not the main issue—as far as he knew Mary had never seen it But she had sampled his own often enough. Therefore, she had realizea it was a forgery. Whey, then had she gone to Paris? , And gradually light dawned on him. Deliberately, and with her eyes open she had walked into- the trap Her remark to the woman which had struck in Simmonds’ mind came' back to him. | He supplied the end without diffi­ culty. With complete disregard of danger she had elected to play the role of the fiy, in an endeavour to locate the spider. He could see it all the puzzled frown as she first read the letter: the sudden set small jaw as she came to a And then the calm carrying of the thing so that should not suspect that ed. “You priceless kid,” ecstatically. She had left the- letter there ,on the desk on purpose see it. She knew that did, he would realize act accordingly. And careful not even to telephone him for fear of rousing the woman’s suspicions. All the information he required was given by the note. 1 Exactly: and the fact started another train of thought. What was their object in getting Mary to Paris Obviously as bait for him. It was Gillson’s plan over again, only this time he was to be the tiger and Mary the goat. And suddenly he began to laugh: they did not lack audacity. 1 He grew grave again. Astounding- ly plucky though she was, this was> no show for a girl to be in alone j It was time he got a move on. The Hotel Majestic was his destination j and at once. Gillson’s instructions must go by the board: this devel- j The man caught his eye at the same opment altered everything, was first, second and last, o’clock service would not there until ten, which was A special aeroplane was thing. “ Get me a car, Simmonds,’’ cried. “ At once. Then ring up Home -Office." He would speak to Gillson, plaining what had happened, when he got through Gillson was not to be found, nor had he arrived at his club. And so he scribbled a note I and gave it Simmonds to send round Then, the car having arrived, he I "-tartp'l for -Croydon, nearly knock-1 Ing dewn a man from the Telephone Exchange as he ran down the steps “Bloke seems in a bit of an ’firry the man. “Is this ’ere the ha-j boc"? of Lady Mary Ridgeway?" | “It is," said ISimmonds. “And wlmt might you be wanting?" ! “ She’s put in a -c-omplaint about the hextension of ’er telephone I Lead me to it, Gussie." “ In there," coldly. “And funny business ciate it," “Try sitting Adolphus," laughed the other. known Mary would spot it ar as forgery. And had had the in his writing, that she was But at the first Tiny she would That, nat- boiled down to the fact that come at maximum speed to spot in the whole of Europe the. she of that decision through woman suspect- he muttered that the the she he should instant he error, .and had been CARLING & MORLEY BARRISTERS, SOLICITORS, LOANS, INVESTMENTS INSURANCE Office: Carling Block, Main Street, EXETER, ONT. At Lacan Monday and Thursday Dr. G. S. Atkinson, L.D.S.,D.D.S. DENTAL SURGEON Office opposite the New Post’ Office Main St., Exeter - Telephones Office 84w HonSe 84j CLOSED ALL DAY WEDNESDAY So it he had the one where there was not the slightest chance of finding her. And the point mow arose as to what would be the next move on their part. That Zavier would know by this time that he had come to the Majestic was practically a certainty. Any one of the men—or women—sitting round him might be a spy. So what was igoing to ha.ppen mow? He could do nothing himself ex­ cept sit and wait, it -was the role of the« goat to perfection, and had it not been for the maddening anxiety over Mary he could have obtained a certain amount of cynical amuse­ ment out of it. But what were they doing with her? Common sense told him that it was unlikely she would come to any physical harm: from Zavier’s point of view such a thing would 'be foolish, because it was unnecessary. And as long as she continued to act her part of suspect­ ing nothing she would, be safe. Nevertheless, thought of her playing drove him nearly crazy She might be literally anywhere: she might not even be in Paris. If he could even know that it would be something. at any rate, the mere a lone hand with worry. And it was at this stage in his reflections that .happening to look up he saw one of Cook's couriers standing by the concierge’s desk. Mary! moment,'.and after a momentary hes- The two get him too late the only ex-1 But i itation saluted. And it suddenly I dawned on Tiny that not only Was | he from the Gare du Nord, but that he was the identical man who had ■ on one occasion looked after Mary ' and a paL of hers who was ill, when . they were going to Nice. Tiny had gone as far as Paris with them him­ self, and he recognized the man per- , fectly. He was evidently fixing up some luggage question, and act­ ing on a sudden impulse Tiny cross­ ed and spoke to him. -Only a hun- dred-to-one chance, Jbut still chance. Had he seen Mary? a (To be continued) WOODHAM remarked Simmonds kindly reserve your for them that appre- on a drawing pin You (Intended for last week.) Anniversary services were held on Sunday last here. The church was prettily decorated with flowers, fruit, etc. Rev. Gale, of Moncton was the preacher for both morning and evening and gave very appropri­ ate and inspiring sermons to a very large congregation, specrai /music was rendered by the choir assisted by the St. Marys quartette. 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