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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1944-06-15, Page 7CHAPTER x Scott's face And what can “The police “We can’t went bleak. “I do. be done about it?” could help,” even call them,” Scott's big hands were on the rail­ ing and he was rubbing them too and fro aimlessly, Again he had i the conviction that he was thinking clearly; he was completely in con­ trol not val. ing uttered a surprised, Naar spoke swiftly, putting her hand on his arm, “What is it?” “Splinter,” Scott held up his finger for inspection. Then he turn­ ed his eyes downward to the place where he had picked up the sliver. His gray eyes at once went thought­ ful, then brisk with satisfaction. He cried: “I knew there was something we overlooked! Naar, these holes! They were made by the U-boat’s bullets!” He leaned over the railing to examine the wood. Naar knew what was in Scott’s mind. She said swiftly: “That is the proof we need! The police must believe us now!” “Right! I’m going in and put on some clothes. We’re going,to town!” JScott turned back toward the doorway. He was almost to it when he .glanced down toward the sea. He halted in midstride. Less than 5<0< feet from the rocks there was a black round object floating lazily. For a moment Scott was stumped. He recalled that •object while ming. Naar came is it?” she the direction Scott said, his voice tense, “That’s a mine, Naar!” He frowned then, his thick eyebrows knotting quiz­ zically. His mind was racing. His voice, when he spoke, was quiet and level as though he knew that danger was to be close to him. He said: “Naar, I’m going mine. That little ball of be useful.” “What do you mean?” voice was anxiously hushed. “I’m going to arrange a greet­ ing for that U-boat. I can to that mine and with the of the row boat I can tow where the U-boat appeared of himself—something that had occurred for too long an inter* He stared down at the surg- ocean and then involuntarily he “Ouch!” he up THE EXETER ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, JUNE W, 1H4 of in by Michael Storm still he did not like the thought of Naar risking danger. He said al­ most shortly: “Come along." He hurried down the remaining stairs. Scott kept thinking, as they picked their way to where the row boat was tied, why should he feel this strange hollowness around his | heart? And he knew the answer in a cold clear time he had become lost love of her. He managed to force his voice into smoothness; “You get in, Naar?’ He picked up a long length of rope that was in the stern, laying it in oblong folds so that it would pay out easily When he went over the side. He fashioned a loop and secured it around he followed Naar seated himself at them in the locks The bow bit deep into the water. Scott asked evenly: “Are you sure you can handle these oars?” “I have a boat of my own,” she answered simply. She brought her ‘There’s the moment. In the short known Naar, he had in an overpowering his middle. Then into the boat, He the oars, settled then pulled hard. head; port head up sharply, mine!" Scott twisted his into the glare. To yards away, the runaway bobbing in the waves. ' over,” he directed. Naar fo coffee­ swift, slioul- better swim to me, Scott, The swell is beginning to get strong,” Obediently Scott headed toward the boat—-he was in a side stroke this time because he had to hold the rope in one hand, He allowed a few When swung quick side. : the open channel. “You will have to row out khere. I’ll pay out this line. Head around the bend,” The problem now was where to anchor the mine. He studied the heaving, restless sea. Then he saw the channel Scott could side of the surfaced. He turned to Naar, “Which side did the sub come up?” Naar studied the channel’s width, After a moment she said: “Near­ er the shore, I believe. Remember? we his lengths to pay out behind, he came alongside, Naar ■ around and Scott, with a surge, clambered over the He waved his hand toward marker. For a moment not decide upon which marker the U-boat had he had seeix that had been swim­ to his side. “What asked. She followed his eyes were taking. after that death will Naar’s low swim help it to last night. It’s a long chance—but bet­ ter than just waiting for something to happen.” Scott moved toward the piazza stairs and he was half down them when Naar called: “Wait! I am going with you.” Scott turned, annoyed suddenly. “And what can you do?” Naar ran down the stops. “I can row the boat while you swim, can’t I?” She looked up at Scott and her gray green eyes were candid and clear, watching his as though she was really seeing him for the first time. She continued: out there alone, the boat could drift against the mine and possibly Se,t it off. I can- at least prevent that;."* Scott frowned thoughtfully, “You’ve got something there.” But “If you go Stephen Council The Council of the -Township Stephen met in the Town Hall, Crediton, on Monday, the fifth day of dune, 1944, at 1 P<m. All mem­ bers were present. Moved by Nelson Schenk, second­ ed by Herman Powe: That Miss Nola Faist be Acting Clerk for this meeting. Carried. * The minutes of the previous regu­ lar meeting and special meetings of May 30 th and dune 1st were read and adopted on Love, seconded The following read and ment of reference From the regarding Haig Farm requesting a ditch along lots 16, 17, 18 and 19, Sauble and 22nd Concessions; From District Engineer of Municipal Hoads stat­ ing that the Department of High­ ways approves the Township’s ac­ tion in awarding the contracts for crushing and delivering of gravel to W. Jennison and L. Turnbull. Moved by Alonzo McCann, sec­ onded by Thomas Love; Is is with sincere regret that We receive the resignation of Herbert K, Eilber as Clerk and Treasurer of the Corporation. Mr. Eilber has filled these offices for many years in a care­ ful and courteous and efficient manner and has rendered invalu­ able service to the Municipality. We are very sorry that, by reason of ill health he is forced to relin- motion of Thomas by Arthur Amy. correspondence was From the Depart- with filed: Municipal Affairs to Municipal Treasurers; Department of Highways building permits; From printed sent to second- By-law quisii the offices. We accept Mr. Hilher's resignation as it is his de­ sire that we do so, We feel that we should not let this occasion pass without expressing to Mr. Eilber the sincere gratitude and apprecia­ tion of the Council and Ratepayers of the Stephen Township for his many years of faithful service. It is our sincere wish that he be speed­ ily restored to health. We direct that this be in the minutes and a copy Mr. Eilber. Carried. Moved by Nelson Schenk, ed by Thomas Love: That No. 600 to appoint a Clerk and Treasurer’ for the Corporation to fix his salary and determine the duties to be performed, Carried. The Reeve reported that the Clark property had been purchased for $1200.00 and an Agreement 'of Sale had been signed to that effect. Carried Moved by Nelson Schenk, second­ ed by Herman Powe: That Pay Sheets No. 9 amounting to $181,23 and No. 10 amounting to $194.12 and the following orders be paid: W. H. Roeszler, removing rubbish $5.00; G. A, Love, relief—-Vansteen- kist 12.00; Provincial Treasurer, insulin 2.70; George Eilber, com­ pensation — claim No. 1692667 18.75; Treas. Co. Huron, hospital­ ization —- Latta 20.10, Baynham 13.10, 33.20; Hydro Electric Powei’ Com,, account 5.25; Village of Exeter, share of ration board ex­ pense 30.00; Provincial Treasurer, hall license 3.00; Herman Hodgson, workmen’s compensation Carried. The Council adjourned again in the Town Hall, on Tuesday, the 4th day of July 1944 at 2 o’clock p.m, Nola Faist, Acting Clerk CHOOSE A GOODYEAR • You can expect the "greatest name in rubbeF" to give you the MOST in tire benefits. Goodyear’s All-Weather has seven big features, including a skid-resisting, four-way traction, extra mileage "compressed" tread. Drive in today I The bow came around and thought the commander knew course very well?” “That’s r membeving. he added “Head for Naar swum digging the oars in steadily, In a few moments they came up to the marker. Scott picked up the loose end of the rope and as Naar pivoted the stern of the boat around, he reached marker, over the ter. He be no the rope or the mine. With a surge, Scott dove under the surface and started pulling himself down the marker cable by reaching hand over hand. Down, down, he went, his powerful shoul­ ders working smoothly; and then he halted, holding himself steady by vigorous kicks. The water be­ fore his open eyes was a deep em­ erald green. Swiftly Scott fastened the rope around the cable. He tied a square knot, yanking hard to make certain that the rope would not slip. Then with a kick of sinewy legs he shot to the surface. Scott grasped the side of the boat, looking steadly at Naar. He said: “The hardest part is over. Follow me now. I’m going back to that mine. I’ll have to slip the rope, so that Wfhen I’m finished the mine will be a quarter way out in the channel. We’ll tie the remaining end to the boat. I think we have length enough to reach the shore.” Naar nodded understandingly. Scott swished around in the water, churning a white froth with his beating legs. He approached the lazily floating mine and swiftly he loosened the rope, slipping through the ring and then he thought he had enough paid out he fastened a knot He found the end and then Naar. When, seated in the toward the shore. 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His head and decs hit the water cleanly, and the shtick of cold travelled through him, heightening the awareness he haq of the danger into which he was about to plunge himself. And he had another person to think about—.Naar O’Neil. If he hit the mine in the wrong place, then both of them would be blasted to bits, He came to the surface and he stroked the water in a smooth, distance-eating crawl. He lifted his head then and was startled to see the mine almost at arms length. And just at that mo­ ment he surge of forward. Dimly voice, 1 Scott jack-knifed his long body and dis­ appeared beneath the surface of the water. He stroked down, kick­ ing 1- - straight depths. When reached pulled sliootin, only a moment to think, should come up against the mine, inadvertently pressing hard against one of the pins, then it would be all over. Like a leaping marlin, Scott erupted from the water, was beyond the mine. Scott Hayden turned quickly swam back. Naar’s frightened echoed deeply in his mind, moved close to the floating death trap, ugly, protruding pins were evidence that this was the contact type of mine'—to be used in open water only.- Its charge could blast a to the bottom as easily as a stepped upon an ant. Scott lized that sufficient pressure any on© of the half dozen knobs would set off the high explosive. Cautiously he placed his big palm against the round shell. Gently he maneuvered it around. An iron ring came slowly into view. This was what Scott wanted. I-Ie moved swiftly then, slipping the rope from around his middle, straighten­ ing it, and still treading water steadily he slipped the open end of the rope through the rin; Scott raised his head his gaze toward Naar was maneuvering the ward him. She stroked the easily, not too deep, and the glided forward. Scott called hastily; “ dose, Naar! I have it tied. Her answer came back: h wISil could feel the long rolling a high wave forcing him he heard Naar’s frightened “Scott! Scott! Be careful!” : gulped a deep draft of air, powerfully, into , forcing the green, his the 1 himself ig for the himself silent lungs had bursting point, : around and surface. He had If he alm os t he up, He and cry He eyeing it cautiously. The , directing O'Neil. She rowboat to- oars boat ship man rea- upon••• v fhAKB YOUR HOfiU HOTEL WAVERLEY IPADINA AVI. at COLLEGE IT. RATES Sliigte: »».5O • 13.50 L Douhti! 12.50 ■ 57.00 WRITK for FOU3XR MODERN. WELL- CONDUCTED CONVENIENTLY* LOCATES HOTEL VHOLK DATS 8I8HTSEEINQ WITHIN tiALKINQ DIITANCE Feel Chilly Start to Sneeze Nose Starts to Run Then comes the cold which, if not attended to immediately, shortly works down into the bronchial tubes, and the cough starts. On the first sign of a cold or cdugh go to any drug oounier and get a pottle of Dr. Wood’s Norway Pino Syrup. 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Scott said: “And now we can hope—nothing else. If the U-boat surfaces in the right place and then moves along the water it will snub th© Top and draw the mine in to­ ward itself. The only condition is that the rowboat will have to be. loosened at the right time,” Naar asked will do that?” ousiy flat and of-fact. “Sure—who Naar lifted frankly puzzled eyes. “I wouldn’t know/’ she murmured, holding her voice low. When Scott Haydon came down­ stairs after changing into his slacks, Naar was standing oh the piazza, looking out toward the sea, He came through the door and he noticed at once that her usually serene face was troubled. He did not speak other than to say, “Com­ ing?” quietly: “And you ■Her voice was tmrl- thoroug'hly matter- else?” (To be continued) ACCOMMODATION — For Clas­ sified Ails in the Tlmes-Adtocate— Sure-fire Tesults! ’ Mat fron yOttRatoa/ Yes sir, I wear it on my arm and I’m proud of it. For, G.S. means General Service — on any fighting front anywhere in the world. 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