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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1932-08-25, Page 6THCHS»A¥, AVM'ST, 3501, 1983 THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE ............................................................................ j- ^7ie J^ouse of breams 11 ^rue » BY MARGARET PEDLAR SYNOPSIS Glyn Peterson and his twenty-year • old daughter Jean are dining to-, gather in their home in Beirnfels, Austria, Glyn was of a noble Eng­ lish family and against the wishes of his family had married Jacquel­ ine Mavory, the beautiful half­ French opera singer. They had liv­ ed very happily together travelling around when they so desired but always returning to Beirnfels. One year ago Jacqueline had died and Glyn. can stand it no longer, he is going away somewhere just wandering, and has made arrange­ ments for Jean to visit his old friend Lady Anne Brennan, in England. Jean remains at.Mon- tavan awaiting a reply from Lady Anne. She meets ah Englishman and spends the day at his cabin on the side of the mountain in the pine woods. When she goes to visit England this Englishman meets her at the station and proves to be a son of Lady Anne. CHAPTER XIII With the appearance of tea the, slight sense of’tension vanished, a»d the conversation dropped into more ordinary channels. ;She discovered that he had travelled considerably and was familiar with many of the places to which, at different times, she had accompanied her father and mother, and over the interchange of recollections the little hint of discord—of challenge, almost—was forgotten. They were still chattin; together half an hour Blaise returned. The darkened as he entered found them together, lighten when Jean recounted the af-- ternoon’s adventure. "I suppose Miss Peterson has your lodge-keeper’s boys to thank for this?” he demanded stormily of Burke. < "I’m afraid that’s so,” admitted the other. "If you had any consideration for your neighbors, you’d sack the lot of 'them,” returned Blaise shortly. *‘Or else see that they’re kept under proper control. They’re given lots of trouble before, but it is a little too much of a good thing when they dare to play practical jokes of that description on a guest of ours.” Jean stared at him in astonish­ ment. She had told the story as rather a, good’ joke and in explana­ tion of Burke’s presence,- and, in­ stead of laughing at her dilemma, Tomarin appeared to be thoroughly angry over the matter. Burke remained colly unprovos- ed. ' “I can’t say I’ve any quarrel with the young ruffians,” he said. "They afforded me a charming afternoon.” "Doubtless,” retorted Blaise. "But that’s hardly the point. AnyWay”— heatedly—"I’ll thank you to see that those lads are kept in hand for the future.” Jean glanced across at Burke with some apprehension, half fearing a responsive explosion of wrath on his part-, but to her relief he" was smiling—a twinkling, mirthful smile that redeemed the ugliness of his features. “ ’Fraid I can’t truthfully say I’m sorry, Tormarin,” ] mouredly. “You wouldn’t in place.” .g amicably later when latter’s face the hall and not did it 'd a The next morning, with the May sunshine streaming in through the open window, it was easier to laugh at her nocturnal tears, and to trace the odd phrases«which, snatched from the previous day’s conversa­ tion with Burke and Tormarin and jumbled up together, had supplied the nightmare horror of her dream, But, even so, it was many" days before she could altogether shake off the disagreeable impression it had made on her. "Perhaps \that was just it, Kve rather grown to look upon it as my own particular prerogative to help ’you out of difficulties.” "Well, naturally J’d rather it haa been you,” she allowed, twinkling. "Do you mean that?”—swiftly. “Of course I do”—lightly. She had failed to notice the eagerness of de-, mand in his quick question. "I’m more used to it! Besides, Iu believe Mr, Burke rather frightens me. He's a trifle— overwhelming. (Still”— Shaking her head reprovingly-—"I don’t think that excuses you. You must have a shocking temper.’* He laughed shortly, “Most of the Tormarin’s have ruin­ ed their lives by their temper. I’m no exception to the rule.” Jean’s thoughts flew ®ack to the description she had overheard when in London; "A Tormarin in a tem­ per is like a devil with the bit be­ tween his teeth.” “Then it’s true,” escaped her lips. "What’s true?”—. ‘ ' prise. "That the Tormarins are a °f her cigarette, she answered com- vile-tempefed lot? Quite. If you posedly: _ want to know more about it, ask my | mother. She’ll tell you how I came by this white lock of hair—the marie of the beast.” z Jeafn was trying to make the com­ ments of the woman at the hotel and-- Blaise’s own confession tally j lift her eyes. They were still In- witli her recollection of the latter’s' tena on the little red star of light complete self-control on several oc­ casions when he, or any other man, might have been pardoned for yield­ ing to momentary anger. "I believe you’re exaggerating absurdly,” she said at last. "As a matter of fact, I’ve often been sur­ prised at your self-control, seeing that I know'you have a,temper con­ cealed about you somewhere. I think that is why your anger this afternoon took me so aback, ir seemed unlike you to .be so fearfully annoyed over irothing at all. I don’t -"that really as CHAPTER XIV A Compact "You -don’t Hke Jean Peterson.” Burke made the announcement without preface; He and Judith Were sitting on the yarandah at Willow Ferry, . where their coffee had been brought them after lunch. Judith inhaled a whiff, of cigarette smoke before she answered. Then, without any change of expression, -with some sur- ’ her eyes fixed on the glowing tip "No. Did you expect I should?” "Well, hang it all, you don’t hold hey father’s de-her accountable for fection, do you?” A dull red crept Craig’s sallow skin, up under Mrs. but she did not USBORNE CPUNCIV r Th4 Municipal Council of the Tib 'of Usiborpe held its monthly meeting at Elimville on (Saturday, August the 6th with all the members pre?!-, ent. The minutes, pf the meeting held 'July 2nd were read and approved 'on motion of Passmore ahd Shier. Communications—Application by W. Farncmbe for the position of Tp. Enignee-r, This appointment have ing Ibeen made at the July meeting no action was taken. Card of thanks from S. W» Archi­ bald Q.L.S, for his appoiontment re­ ceived, . . < Notice from the Provincial GoV” eminent 'with applications fQrjns’re Back to, the Land Movement, to be - participated in by the Federal ana Provincial Governments Municipality equally. Westcott was instructed View W- G. Medd, IM.L.A, for fur­ ther’ information. * Notice from the County Clerk that the following levy has been made on Usborne Tp,, viz: For General'County rates $8551,^ 65; for Highway rate $3665,00; for you? Ask her to lunch.” Provincial Highway $2443,33. ,u , Accordingly, a day or two later, The' Weed Inspector interviewed a charming littje note found its way [the Council re completing the repair to Staple, inviting Jean to lunch of the fence at, Ebenezer cemetery, ' .Lot 16> Gpn 2; y/estcott-Moir: That the repair of same be completed and the tip e£ her cigarette for quite an. unnecessarily lopg time. At laat: "I 4-out mind if J do,” she said slowly. "I don’t think I—envy—- your wife much, Geoffery. She "won’t he. a very happy woman, so I dop’j; mind assisting Glyn daughter to the position. -It would niak© things, so charming all round if he. and, I ever met again”-r-smn- ing ironically, Burke looked at her with a mix­ ture of, admiration and. disgu «t, "What a thorough-going little beast you are, Judith,” he observed tranquilly. (She shrugged \ her thin, . suppie shoulders with indifference. "I 1 didn’t make myself, Glyn Peterson had a good share] in knea’a- ing the dough; why shouldn’t his daughter eat the bread? And any­ how, old thing”—her whole face suddenly softening—"I should like you to have what you Want—even If you. wanted the moon! So you cai> count on me. But I don’t think it will be all plain sailing.” Isaranjcalliy. "S'h'e’lil like­ ly be a little devil to break . , Well start being a bit more friendly, will W Exrter ®Unw-Ai»oar«ir Established 1373 and 1887 Publiehad every Thursday mornlnr at Exeter, Ontario Peterson’s and th© Councillor to inter- with Mrs. Craig. "I shall be quitealone,” it ran, ( ... ^ ... . "as Geoffery is going off for a day’s' that the Inspector have' the weeds , - - -■ ... cu^ Carried, ' • , Mr. Cummings- of the Globe In­ demnity Insurance Co., the Council regarding Municipal liability also Mr. Turner of the Union Indemnity Co. No action t SUBSCRIPTION—J2.00 per year in advance, RATES-^-Farm or Real Estate for sale 50c. each insertion for flr«i four insertions, 25 c. each subse­ quent insertion. Miscellaneous, ar- tides. To Rent, Wanted, Lest, or Fpund 10c, per line of six wprda. i Reading notices Card of Thanks vertidng, 1? ahd Mejporlanb with extra verses 25c. 10 c. per line, 50 c, Legal M* 8c, per line. In one verse 5<to. each. Mein her of The Canadian Weeklj^yl Newspaper Association W i "'Tn.’-'j.a1 iv.,-- ..................... Professional Cards GLADMAN & STANBURY BARRISTERS, SOLICITORS, &c. Money to Loan, Investments Made Insurance Safe-deposit Vault for use" of our Clients without charge EXETER LONDON HENSALL seemed unlike wou tc annoyed over nothin^ believe”—half smiling—1 you're anything like as hot- tempered as a Tormarin ought to-be —to support the family tradition!” He was looking, not at her buy beyond her, as she spoke, as thougn his thoughts dwelt with' some past memory. His expression wras . ln- crutable;. she could not interpret it. Presently he turned back to her and. though he smiled there was a deep, -unfathomable sadness in his 'eyes. "I’ve had one unforgettable les­ son,” he said quietly. "The Tormar­ in temper—the cursed Inheritance of every one of us—has ruined my lite just as it .has ruined others before me,” . - , The word seemed to fall on Jean-s ears'with-a numbing .sense of ca»- amity, not alone in that past to which" they primarily had'"reference but aso though thrusting forward in sbme myterious way into the future, —he_r future. She was-conscious of a vague fore- boding* that that "cursed inherit­ ance” of the Tormarinp was destin­ ed, sooner or later, to impinge up­ on her own life. At night, when she Went to .bed, her mind was still groping blindly in the dark places of dim premoni­ tion. (Single sentences from tne afternoon’s conversation kept flit­ ting through her ‘brain, and when at last she slept it was to dream that she had lost her way and was he said gooa-au-t'''“,i6rlnT alo“ in a wild and des-' ____ 101 ate region. Presently she cam® I to a solitary dwelling, set lonely in The man was keying his temper midst the interminable plain, the face et eonsiderable nrnvnej ™.rea wretched-looking scrubejrin the face of considerable provoca^- tion, and Jean liked him better at that moment, than she had done throughout the entire afternoon. Tormarin’s own attitude she quite failed to understand, and after Burke’s departure she took Kim to task for his churlishness. "It was really absurd of you, Blaise,” she scolded, hald-smiiling, half in genuine vexation. "As if Mr. Burke could possibly be held re­ sponsible for the actions of a mis­ chievous schoolboy! At least he did all he could to repair the damage; He brought me back, and recovered the missing pair of oars for me. You hadn't the least reason th flare up like that.” Blaise listened to her quietly, anger had died out of his face his eyes were somewhat sad. "You’re right,” he said at "absolutely right. But there rarely is any reason for a Tormarin’s temper. Do you know—it sounds ridiculous, but it’s perfectly true— it was all I could do not to knock Burke dowii.” "IMy dear Blaise, you fill me with alarm! I’d no idea you were such a bloodthirsty individual! But ser­ iously, what.had the poor matL done to Incur your wrath? He’s been most helpful.” There was an element of self­ The and last) little fir trees grew to one side of the house, all three of them-bent to the same direction as though beaten and^ bowed forward by ceaseless winds. While she stood wondering Whether she should venture to knock at the door of the house and ask her way, it opened and Geoffery Burke came out. "Ah! There you are;” he exclaim­ ed, as though he had been expect­ ing her. "I’ve been waiting tor yo'u. Will you come into my parlour?” He smiled as he' spoke—she could see the even flash of his white teeth —‘but there was something in the quality of the smile which terrified her, and without answering a Word she turned to escape. But he overtook her in a couple of strides, catching her by the hand in a grip so fierce that it seemed as though the (bones of her fingers must crack under it. "Come into my parlour,” he peated. "If you don’t, won’ll stamped forever with'the mark the beast. now.” Jean awoke in a cold prespiration of terror. The dream had been of such vividness that it was/a full minute before she could realise that actually, she was safely tucked away in her own bed at Staple, When re- be of It’s too late to run away a Here was an element 01 sell- ■ VV11CA1 mockery in the brief smile Which. 8110 did, the relief was so immeas- crossed his face. jurable that she almost cried. dulling slowly into grey ash. "Not accountable,” she replied coolly. "I look upon her as an un­ pleasant consequence.” She bent forward suddenly. "Do you realise that she might have been—my child?” There was a. sudden vib­ rating quality in her voice, and for an instant a rapt look came into her face, transforming its hard lines. "But she isn’t. She happens to be the child of the man I loved—and another woman.” / "You surely can’t hate' her for that?” "Can’t I? You don’t know much about women, Geoft. Glyn Peter­ son stamped on. my pride, and a wo­ man never forgives that.” ■She leaned back in her chair again, her .face once more an indifferent mask. Burkb sat, silent, staring broodingly in -front of him. Present­ ly her glance ''flic'kerea curiously over his face. ■> "Why does it "plater " to you whether I like-her dr;not?” she ask­ ed, breaking tlie' Silence which had fallen. ■ * Bttrke shifted Ills' Chair so that hp faced her; His eyes' looked far more red than brown at the moment as thought'they glo-wed with some hot inne'r light. "Because,”, he said deliberatgjy, "I’m 'going to marry her.” Judith sat suddenly upright. . • "So that’s the .meaning of youi- constant'..pilgrimages to Staple, is it?” . 0 . "Just that.” She laughed—a disagreeable little laugh like- a douche, of col(l water. ‘ "You’re rather late in the field, aren’t you?” "You-mean that Blaise Tormarin wants her-?’’ ' "Of. course I do. It’s evident enough; isn’t it?” ' B.urke pulled at his pipe- reflect­ ively. - “I should have thought he’d had a sickener with Nesta Freyne.” "So he had. But not'in the way you mean. He never—loved—Nes- ta.” "Then why on earth did he ask her to -marry him?” "Good heavejls, Geoffery. You're a man?—and yob, ask me that! There are- heaps of men Who ask women to marry them on the strength of a temporary infatuation, and then re- ,gret it ever after. Luckily for Blaise, Nesta saved him the ‘ever after’ part. But”—eyeing him sig­ nificantly'—'‘Blaise’s feeling for Jean isn’t of "the ‘temporary’ type. Of that I’m sure-.” "All the same, I don’t believe lie nieans to ask her to marry him.” "No. I don’t, think he does— mean to. Hets probably got some high-minded scruples about not ask- a second woman to make a mess Qt het life as a result of the Tormarin., temper. It would be just like Blaise to adopt that attitude. But he will ask her, all the same. Tlie thing’ll get too strong for him. And when he-askg her, Jean will say yes.” "You may fie right. I’ve always said you were no fool, Judy. But if it’s as you think, then. I mtist get in first, that’s all. First Or last, though”—with a grim laugh"—"I’ll back myself to beat Blaise Tormar-* in. And you’ve got to help me." Followed a silence while Judith threw away the stump of her cig­ arette aiid lit another. She did not hurry over the process, but went about it slowly and deliberately, holding the flame of the match to fishing, so I hope Lady Anne will spar$ you to come over and keep me empany for an hour or two,” Jean was.deighted at this that Judith was thawing her. She was .genuinely that they’ should become feeling that it was up to Glyn’s daughter, to atone!—-dn so‘ far as friendliness .and sympathy could be said to atone'—for his treatment of het. Beyond this, she had a vague hope that later, if sne and Judith ever -became intimate enough to touch on the happenings of the past, she might be able to make the latter see her father in the same light in which she herself saw him—as a charming, -lovable, irresponsible child, innocent of any intention to wound, but; with all a child’s unregarding pursuit of a de­ sired object, irrespective of the com, sequences to others. She* felt that if only Judith could better comprehend Glyn’s- nature she would not only be disposed to judge him less harshly, but, to a cer­ tain extent, would find healing for her own bitterness of resentment and. hurt pride. Judith was an unhappy. woman, embittered by one of those, blows in ___ __ ______ _ life which a woman finds hardest bills be paid viz: Thos. Woodwara, to bear And Jeanyhated people to Twp. share tile on Jno. Oke’s field, be unhappy. ' $9.75; Chas. Dayman, Rd. partion •So that it was with considerable,,.tile on Con. 2-3 $18.1312; to parties satisfaction that she set out across having paid full assessment refund the park towards Willow ’ Ferry, Pym drain ,$102.28; Jno. Ridley crossing the river by the footbridge, cutting weeds 75c; Philip Hern, dit- wliich spanned it at a point about, to $1.73.; Arnold Ford, ditto'$5.90; a quarter of a mile below the scene Mac\Cornish, ditto- $2.25; William Of her boating mishap. . \ ' Bradshaw, ditto 75c; Richard Cor- Judith welcomed her with unac- nish, ditto $11*.40; .Garnet Wilson, customed warmth, and after lunch ditto $25.0'5; completely won her heart by a can­ dour seemingly akin to Jean’s own. /I’ve been quite hateful' to" you since you came to Staple,” she said frankly. "Just because ydu were—- who you were. I suppose”—turn­ ing her head a little aside—“you-; ve heard—you know.that old story?’ Then, as Jean murmured an a>- 'firmative, she went on quickly: "Well, it was idiotic of me to feel unfriendly to you because you happened to be Glyn’s daughter, and .I’m honestly ashamed of myself. I should have loved you at once'— you’re rather a dear, you know!— .if you had been anyone else. So ■will you let me love you, now, please —if it isn’t too late?” addressed eVidencfr towards anxious friends, was1 takpn, . her, as i A ^ratepayer ..solicited damages for ‘ a number of chickens killed by dogs The Council regretted that could not grant same as the & Sheep Protection Act does not cover fowl. 5 By-Law No. 6, 1932: re appoint­ ment of Twp. Engineer read and passed on motion of Shier-Passmoro By-Law No, 7, 193>2; re Levying rates for 1932 read and passed on motion of Westctt-^Moir. Moir-Westcott: That the follow-, ing rates he struck and collected in 1932, .viz; County Rate 3.5 miles County, Highway Rate '1.5 mills • Provincial Highway Rate Township Rate 1.5 mills; School Rate 2,4 mills, .-And that the amounts necessary for each school section shall be lev­ ied by special rate entered on the Collector’s Roll and, collected with the< other rates and that a By-law be drafted confirming same. Carried ■ Moir-.Shier: That the • following they I)o£ > 1 mill’ General t Wellington Batten, ditto $15-15; Hilton Johns, dlt^o $10.65; ?Freeman Horne ditto $3.23 Tennyson Johns, ditto $g.53; HugU Berry, Twp. share removing hedge $6.00; Lloyd Shier, cleaning pit $2.63; Silas Shier ditto $3.85,; Wm. Doupe, ditto 30; Pfeifer & Burrough crushing and delivering gravel $94.- 18; Henry Ford, superintendence $78.50. Council adjourned- to- meet on Saturday, September 3rd at 1 p.m. ■ Henry Strang, Clerk MRS. JAMES MOORE ■N CARLING & MORtEY BARRISTERS, SOLICITORS, Ac LOANS? INVESTMENTS , INSURANCE Office: Carling Block, Main Strew*. EXETER, ONT. At Lucan Monday and Thursday Dr. G. S.,Atkinson, L.D.S.,D.D.S. Dental surgeon opposite the New Post bffice Main St., Exeter Telephones 34w . \ House «4j every Wednesday (all day) until further notice.,. Office Office Closed Dr. G. F. Roulston, L.D.S.,D.D.S. DENTIST v Office: Carling Block EXETER. ONT. Closed Wednesday Afternoon r .............. —------ - DR. E. S. STEINER VETERINARY SURGEON Graduate <of the Ontario Veterinary College DAY AND NIGHT CALLS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO Office in the old McDonell Barn Behind Jones &■ May’s Store EXETER, ONT. > JOHN WARD CHIROPRACTIC, OSTEOPATHY, •ELECTRO-THERAPY & ULTRA- WIOLET TREATMENTS PHONE 70 ' MAIN ST., EXETER ARTHUR WEBER LICENSED AUCTIONEER For Huron and Middlesex FARM SALES A SPECIALTY ^PRICES REASONABLE SATISFACTION GUARANTEED Phone 57-13 Dashwood R. R. NO. 1, DASHWOOD St. Marys her eigh- Margaret Blanshard add had lived all her life in the district. She had been in- poor health since last March when she suffered severe injuries in a fall. Death was due to a. stroke. Surviv­ ing besides her husband she leaves one daughter and four sons, * in -------------------- z ( --------- ------- -------, in It was charmingly done, and, Jean • tieth year. Foirmbrly received the friendly overture, with Berry, she whs born in all the enthusiasm dictated by a generous and spontaneous- nature. "Why, of course, she agreed glad­ ly. "Lets begin over again”—smil­ ing. (Continued next ^eek.) WHITE WHALES TO ABATTOIR FOR EXPERIMENTAL PURPOSES Winnipeg, Man., August—From I the school^ of white whales in Hud­ son Bay, a number of specimens were taken' to Winnipeg In a shipment over the Canadian Nation­ al. When these animals arrived the sub-committee on fish by-pro- ducts of the Industrial Development Board turned them over to the Har­ris Abattoir for experimental and investigation purposes. The mammals are rich in oil; it <is estimated that thdre’are from 15 to 40... gallons in each, according to .size. ’ They weigh about 1,500 lbs. mission lines of the Canadian ,Na- duce high quality leather. The death occurred of Mrs. James Moore, i year. A. DEATH OF FORMER DASHWOOD LADY The death of Emma, wife of J. Doan, occurred at the family resi­ dence, second concession of Bosan- quet„ in her 46th year. She was born in Dashwood, and was a daugh­ ter of Henry Calf as of that place. Besides his husband, she is survived by fqur children, the eldest being 14 years of age and the youngest 4 years; also by two brothers, Gordon Callfas, of Sarnia, and Raymond Callfas, of Detroit. The funeral was held on Thursday last from St. Paul’s Anglican Church to Thedford ,Pinehill cemetery, second conces­ sion of BOsanquet. Troubled With Her Children Having Summer Complaint Mrs. L. E. Montgomery, Ave. K. South, Saskatoon, Sask., writes:-—0! am the mother of two children and have a great deal of trouble'tHth them having summer complaint, in fact, several times every Summer they, were subject to attacks. "I have found Dr* Fowler ’s Extract of "Wild Straw­ berry to be the mdst effective remedy and keep it always handy and give it immediately on tiie first sign of any bowel complaint. {<Thanks to 'Dr. Fowler’s* I fib longer dread the Summer months.** FRANK TAYLOR . 1 LICENSED AUCTIONEER For Huron and Middlesex , FARM SALES A SPECIALTY , Prices Reasonable and Satisfactl^i^ Guaranteed "W EXETER P. O. or RING 131L ' ' . , ■ - ...... „ . .... '■.......... .' % OSCAR KLOPP LICENSED AUCTIONEER Honor Graduate Carey Jones’ Auc­ tion School. Special Course f taken in Registered Live Stock (all breeds) Merchandise, Real Estate, Farm Sales, Etc. Rates in keeping with prevailing prices. Satisfaction as­ sured, write Oscar Klopp, Zurich, or pho-ne 18-93, Zurich, Ont. USBORNE & HIBBERT MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY Head Office, Farquhar, Ont* ■’resident ^tce-Pres. frank McConnell . angus Sinclair DIRECTORS■/ I. T. ALLISON, SAM’L NORRIS Simon dow, wm. h. coates. " AGENTS ' JOHN ESSERY, Centjtalia, Agent for Usborne and Biddyiph ALVIN^Li HARRIS, Munro, Agent for FUllartcm and Logaii THOMAS SCOTT, Cromarty, AS^nt for Hibbert ’ W. A. TURNBULL Sepfetary-Treasurer Box: 295, Exeter, Ontario GLADMAN & STANBURY Solicitors. Exeter