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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1937-06-10, Page 6THE EXETER TIMES-ADVQCATETHURSDAY, JUNE 10th, 1037 5pL mom. I its ending Moosac’s arm was strong and his aim was true. And Fawn Eyes is smiling.” Moosac’s eyes closed again and, gradually, the harsh, savage set of his features softened into a look of peace. Tears blinded Ellen's eyes and trickled down her .cheeks. They fell moist upon Moosac’s wrinkled forehead. Ellen felt a hand upon her shoul­ der, powerful, yet gentle. She looked up, John Benham was bending over . NINTH INSTALMENT i pride as much as anything that had „ , , caused her to seek old Pat McClat-SYNOPSIS; Ellen Mackay, on her C}ieaey>g help stowing away on the way from school at M mmpeg, to 3epjian^ boats. Ellen, for whose fa- join her father at Fort Edson, vor> men Yie^ with one another misses the boat by which he was ju jumpjng to her bidding, now had to travel. Hearing that another - - - boat is to start north in the morn­ ing, Ellen goes to the owner, John Benham, and begs him to give her a passage. To her surprise he flat­ ly refuses. Angry and puzzled, Ellen tells jcades an(j slle brazenly reVealed Pat McClatchney, „ Xht^ly old hgj.gejf, retrain in the knowledge I that Benham could not return her i to Athabasca Landing without ser­ ious delay and loss to himself. Benham had been very kind and a gentleman when he discovered how she had thwarted him through the help of Pat McClatchney and Pierre Buschard. He had said words of blame and (had not or raged at her as many would have done. She had to pay for her transportation had abruptly refused. She bered now that certain glint exf tri­ umph that shone in his eyes as he told her, “My payment is assured. I’ll exact my pound of flesh.” Ellen had not understood then but she did now. Benham’s pound of flesh had been paid by the flare of anger and the deep humiliation or her father when the old actor learn­ ed of his indebtedness to the man he hated most in all the world— John Benham, the (free-trader. That had been the payment Benham ex­ ceeded, his revenge for her imper­ tinence in stowing away on his boats but the payment had been far heav­ ier than that since she had discov­ ered .in her heart the deep regard she held for love almost at first sight, she now realized. Benham had leaped ashore to se­ cure birch boughs and fashion a small enclosure on the boat to give her shelter and privacy. She had been touched by his 'Consideration and thoughtfulness then, and again when they had stopped (for the night and she had carelessly gone for a walk in the wild, uncharted woods and Benham, fearful of her safety, had waited (for her return in spite of the fatigue from the heavy day’s work. They had talked together then and Ellen had been startled by Benham’s appreciation of the beauties of the north country. Most of the men she knew .were rough, hardened by the rigorous life. There had been some­ thing almost poetic in John Ben­ ham’s understanding. In some in­ tangible way it seemed that a bond of friendship, if common standing between them ' was there at that knew that it For a long to plead for the favor of this man and was compelled to force herself upon his care when the favor was refused. She remembered her tremulous j fear when they had passed the eas- Pat McClatchney, i storekeeper of her difficulty, and Pat with the help of one of Ben­ ham’s crew-, succeeds in getting Ellen on board as a stowaway. When the vessel is well under way Ellen emerges from her hid­ ing place and faces John Benham, who now- cannot help taking her with him. During the voyage Ellen begins to be strongly attracted by John. But when she reaches Fort Edson she finds her father broken, ill and disgraced, and learns that his troubles are due to one man— John Benham. Instantly Ellen resolves that will fight for her father. She reinstate him Bay­ will no scolded others offered and he remem- Company, show up he really Bernard of the friendship for her father with the Hud- his employers, John Benham is. Deteroux, an company, who she •will son and for what From employee professes Ellen hears that Benham supplies whiskey to the Indians. She sets out on a long and tedious journey • to obtain proof of this, returns thinking she has got it, and gives information to the authorities. Trooper Whitlow, of the Mount­ ed Police, asks her to go with him to find Benham and confronts him with her proof of his villiany. It develops that Benham is and the liquor’ is being by Deteroux. A desperate battle him. It was love . . innocent supplied between Benham and Deteroux ends with the latter’s defeat and capture by­ Trooper Whitlow. Deteroux es­ capes . , . He flashed a quick look at her, and then his gaze bent to- the ground again. His (face was sullen and de­ fiant. Old Moosac was crouched near him, his beady eyes inscrut­ able. Ellen looked around for Whitlow, and discovered the trooper in ani­ mated conversation with several sul­ len, frightened Indians. His pencil and notebook were at work again. ■Whitlow, spied her, put his note­ book away, and came hurrying up. His face was glowing with satisfac­ tion. “My lucky day,” he announced triumphantly. “I’ve got Deteroux I want him, and no mistake. Where is Benham?” I Unemployed Men ■ Register with the Employment Service of Canada. 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And make no' - - - - - - • - • mistage about it. I’ll shoot you dead if you try any tricks.’ Deteroux shrugged again and held out his hands. The cuffs fell away. The next moment Deteroux ex­ ploded into movement. One terrific back-hand blow swept Whitlow to the ground, half unconscious. With a swoop that rivalled the speed oil a diving fish-hawk Deteroux was up­ on. The next second he was erect again and in his '.hand was Whitlow’s revolver. “Back!” he snarled. Whirling, he thrust the canoe out into the lake with a tremendous shove, and by a flying leap settled in the stern of it. Then (he caught up a paddle and sent the frail craft (foaming away. The paralyzed group behind him broke into feverish action. Benham raced away up to the shore to where other canoes were beached, but al­ ready, running like a deer, old Moo­ sac was leading him. Whitlow lurch­ ed to his feet and shouted for a rifle, “John!” cried Ellen despairingly: “John Benham. He’ll kill you.” Benham did not hear her. Long before She could reach him he was afloat and hurling all his splendid strength against a paddle. His canoe drove out into the lake with surg­ ing eagerness. But before him was still another of the birch-bark crafts. In the stern of it was a hunched brown figure, with wrinkled, seamed (face twisted in a mask of savage hatred. Maasoc was launched upon strange trail of retribution. With perceptible speed he away from Benham, and closed in on the fleeing Deteroux. His ancient cunning was stronger than their great strength. Deteroux leaned on his paddle, and the power he bent into the stroke snapped the overstrained maple, short in his hands. Snarling he whirled, whipping up the gun. In the same second the canoes struck, and Moosac lunged out in a great sprawling heap. A moment his spread-eagled body hung 'dear in the air, and Ellen saw, in the upraised hand, a length of glittering steel. (Straight into the centre of that fly­ ing body Deteroux flung a bullet. But Moosac’s desperate lunge carried him through to his goal. Ellen saw him crash down upon Deteroux, and saw the glittering fall—rise and fall, rose the third time gleamed in the sun. . toppled into the water. There was a sudden whirl of foam A hand appeared—once. In it a .knife still gleamed. Then it slid slowly from sight. At this moment the straining Benham drove his canoe surging over the spot. His right arm shot down into the water to the shoulder and gripped something that struggled weakly. Slowly Benham straightened and dragged the limp figure of Moosac over the edge of the canoe. His look seemed to probe the placid depth of the lake again for a moment, then with a gesture of resignation, he spun the canoe about and drove it back towards the shore. ““Moosac was still breathing when they lifted him gently out, but it was plain that life was ebbing swift­ ly. He was shot through the centre of the body. Whtie-faced and murmuring with pity, Ellen cradled the old Indian's head in her lap, and with gentle his thin, with her.4 He was a very brave man, Miss Deteroux is Mackay," Benham murmured. “And 1 he shall have a brave man’s (grave.” They buried Moosac when the purple gloom of the forest was mnss- T'hen began V. Old some gathered. Bales of (furs unearthed. Ellen sought John Benham. She found him at the lake edge—alone. A single Peterborough canoe rested on the sands, Ellen’s pulse leaped, and she looked at the silent Benham Presently Benham cleared his throat. ‘ “I owe you an apology, Miss Mac­ kay,” he said, a trifle awkwardly. “I’m afraid I’ve acted pretty boyish­ ly. But Whitlow told me of the source (from which yon and your father had (received certain—certain misinformation.” But Ellen shook her head. “No,” she exclaimed. “You me nothing. It is the other round. I was the offender. ' are some things in life that simply cannot be. That was one of them, and I should have had sense enough to know it, despite what was told me. I would like you to know, John Benham, that I am bitterly sorry for my unjust words and thoughts. And it is I wlio apolo­ gize fully.” “Suddenly she smiled, a gentle, child-like tremulous smile. Benham smiled back at eyes warm and glowing. Ellen laid her hand in his, while her .heart flut­ tered and her breath came hast. But Benham’s clasp tightened with spac- modic intensity and he .held her hand imprisoned. He laughed—low triumphant. “Ellen,” he muttered huskily, “Ellen.” Her hands stole upwards until her finger-tips were caressing his swol­ len eyes. “I’m sure your .poor deal’ eyes would be quickly well again if you let me kiss them,” she said soft­ ly. The next moment and writhing with for. Benham’s arms her to him, vibrant withes o«f .steer. At last the man and woman stir­ red and stood slight^ apart, their eyes locked in strange glory. The lonesome trail was over. . W'The End Professional Cards l owe way There her, his she was gasping exquisite pain, were crushing Out at Grand Bend (By the Editor) JOBS OPEN! FARM HELP is urgently needed in Ontario F A D M F D C " ^ell your needs to the nearest rMHIVII.no . Employment Office, Relief Administrator or Agricultural Representative. MITCHELL F. HEPBURN, Prime Minister and Minister of Labor, Parliament Buildings, Toronto the ■ woods. It was blood curdling alright. The next day the older lads in the other tent went around with wise looks, and we got suspic­ ious. We investigated and found they had a tick-tack arrangement with a long string (from their tent attached to an old kettle up in a tree. We breathed a lot easier after solving the mystery. What a Change Grand Bend has grown tremen­ dously. It is now one of the most popular resorts on the lakes. And why shouldn’t it be! There isn’t a better beach for summer .cottages anywhere. It is picturesquely wood­ ed with oak, white pine and juniper, and is a mighty attractive corner of the map. Throughout the depres­ sion summer traffic at the Bend was pretty well maintained and wfe are informed that there has never been a tax sale in the village. (The old idea of a clap board sum­ mer cottage has long since passed cut. Of the several hundred cot­ tages in the community scores are as well equipped as city homes, with every modern convenience. Frontage along the beach runs into high fi- gues—several thousand dollars a lot in some cases. MIDDLESEX NATIVE DEAD Word was received of the death in hospital at iSwift Current Sask, of Richard Benn, son of the late Tlios. Benn, of Lucan. Mr. Benn was born in Elginfield and went as a *young man to reside in the West and had made his, home for the past thirty years in Webb, Sask. Surviving are seven brothers. 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After leaving a total of $6 Old in bequests to other relatives, Miss Stanley gave the residue of her estate to a brother, Allioe Edward Stanley, of Aylmer. 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 FRANK TAYLOR LICENSED AUCTIONEER For Huron and Middlesex FARM SALES A SPECIALTY Prices Reasonable and Satisfaction Guaranteed EXETER P. O. or RING 138 Half a mile or so above the Bend, 0. M. Walker, former furniture man­ ufacturer, and his son, Mr. Fred Walker, have converted a choice wooded tract into an ideal summer­ ing place, retaining the quiet atmos­ phere of the woods and its air of remoteness (from the outside world. The Messrs. Walker are men of vis­ ion and they have developed one of the finest piiivate summer resorts in the Dominion. 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Her mind seethed with truant thoughts, and words she dare not speak lay close to her lips. Then one of the sleeping Indians had stirred, breaking the spell. She had moved away. “Good-night,” she had called soft­ ly. “Good-night, John Benham.” She shivered a little now at the memory. The great disappointment at the later turn of events filled her heart almost to the bursting point. Here was her mate . . . the man she loved . . . and she had so little faith and understanding that she had believed all the base reports and lying stories about him. She had insisted on calling the Northwest Mounted Police and demanding Ben­ ham’s arrest. To be sure, later events had cleared him oif suspicion and trapped 1fce real culprit, but she could understand should hate her and to her apologizes. Time passed, and scious of it. She merely sat looked out towards a future which i seemed very drab and very grey and very empty. At length she heard voices approaching. She rose and stepped ashore, her face stony and expressionless. Whitlow was there with his**. pris­ oner. In the background was Moosac and John Benham, with a number of the tribe slinking furtively be­ yond. "I’m sorry, Miss Mackay,” Whit­ low was saying, “But you and Moo­ sac will have to return to the Fort in another canoe. I cannot chance brooding eyes sweeping shimmering waters of the bitterness gnawed at hei’ she answered dispiritedly. “When can we leave for Edson?” “In an hour or two. I want to get Benham’s evidence also to my case against Deteroux unshakable.” Whitlow went away on his search, and Ellen moved down to the .canoe and crouched in it, her back to the camp, her across the lake. A great —a tremendous disappointment. She was not angry at John Benham. She knew no shame over the fact that he (had virtually dismissed her. She had gone to him in all hon­ esty, intending to apologize tully for the wrong she had done him, and he, in equal honesty, had repulsed her. The blame was hers. She knew it, and admitted it (fully. In some ways triumph also was hers. Her father’s future and re­ putation were assured. The facts were clear in that respect. She had the satisfaction of knowing that her efforts had indirectly moved to his culmination. That those same efforts had mov­ ed to render her the possessor of required love, merely proved irony of life. And there lay great hurt. Ellen went back in memory her first meeting with Benham. How arrogant and sure of herself she had been in approaching the free-trader with her request to on the trip north, and humiliated she ham curtly refused. why Benham refuse to listen un- the the of be taken along And how hurt felt when Ben- It was hurt Constipation For Many Years Mas. L. Farnpale, Melville St., Vancouver, B.C., writes:—“I have used Milburn’s Laxa-Liver Pills with quite good results for constipation from which I had been subject for many years. 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It was a gay crowd and we enjoyed the ride which took us from five-thirty o’clock in the morning until one o’clock in the afternon. You could go to Tor­ onto and back today in much less time than it took our spanking team to make the thirty-five miles. But it was alright with us. We have never had a better time, before or since. Grand Bend of Old was away back in school boy of ’95. Mr. Sam Martin of Exe- ■Bi pipe ■■■HHBk TOBACCO FOR A MILD,COOL SMOKE USBORNE & HIBBERT MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY Head Office, Exeter, Ont. President, ......... ANGUS SINCLAIR Mitchell, R.R. 1 Vice-President .... JOHN HACKNEY Kirkton, R.R. 1 DIRECTORS W. H. COATES ................... Exeter JOHN McGRATH ................. Dublin WM. HAMILTON .... Cromarty R. 1 T. BALLANTYNE .. Woodham R. 1 AGENTS JOHN ESSER Y .......... (Centralia ALVIN L. HARRIS .... Mitchell R. 1 THOS. SCOTT ................. Cromarty SECRETARY-TREASURER B. W. F. BEAVERS ......... Exeter GLADMAN & STANBURY Solicitors, Exeter she was uncon- an<^ • fingers smoothed back j black, dripping locks. “Moosac,”- she murmued broken- ! ly. “Oh—Moosac—how can I face Gitchie now? What can I tell her?” Moosac stirred. Strangely, enough words. “You may tell clean, now, little may tell her our own Fawn Eyes vho has been long in the arms oif the Great (Spirit, is smiling again, for, though Moosac was old, his hand was cunning and his arm was strong “Many, many summers ago it was, when Fawn Eyes danced and sang through all the seasons. .She was young and joyous. Her sweetness and beauty was that of the wood vio­ let. Then Deteroux came. “He, too, was young, and good to look upon. Yet even then the man was evil and his tongue was forked. .And so there came a day when Fawn Eyes crept home to us. Her spirit was gone and her shame like some terrible disease. And one dark night her spirit went away to the Great Master. ( “Long—long has Moosac waited. But today the trail ended, and at His eyes opened. ;he heard Ellen’s her our honor is gentle-heart. You Grand Bend was in its infancy as a summer resort. There was a store or two and Bossenberry’s had a ho­ tel. The few cottages were crude affairs and would not compare with the palatial summer homes of today. The campers were (from the neigh­ boring towns of parkhill and Exeter with a few adventurous spirits who had come all the way from London. We camped on the hill on the south side of the river. We had a couple of sleeping tents and used an old (fisherman’s shack for a shelter in time of storms. A few of the St. Marys lads in camp were Dut and Vin Stanley, Fred Sinkins, Jim and Lon Box, Perce Near, Milton Reesor, Walt. Peart and a few others whom we cannot recall just now. We, were the youngest of the party and one Oil our duties, enjoined upon us by parental authority, was to send home notes for the Journal about the “St. Marys Camp” I Camp Was Haunted It was a bit spooky out there in the thick bush at night. And the younger gang in the small tent was awakened in the dead of night by a weird noise from the depths of REAL tlOOFINc VALUES Cedar Chests AND NEW FURNITURE Also furniture remodelled to order. We take orders for all kinds of ca­ binet work for kitchens, etc at the DASHWOOD PLANING MILL Shingles & Lumber TITE-LAP ROOFING The permanence and low up­ keep cost of this metal roofing makes it one of the most eco­ nomical on the market, Tite- Lap Galvanized Roofing gives greatest covering capacity. The end lap is so tight it is almost invisible; positively excludes driving sleet, rain or snow. Send roof and rafter measure­ ments for free estimates. 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