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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1946-09-26, Page 7Region By WAXiMCR K. NORMAN soraoE DO THIS FOO The story thus far;* Dismissed from West Point by the perjured testimony of Curt Sawyer, Bill Har­ vey, alias Xerxes Benedict, is now a lieutenant in the French Foreign Legion, stationed in Tlaba, Trouble is anticipated from the native chief, Aben-el-Akr, Constance Barteau, *an American girl, is in Tlaba with her brother, Raoul. Xerxes sees Con­ stance with Sawyer. He asks Con­ stance what Curt is doing in Tlaba and she evades the question, They are at an oasis outside Tlaba when Constance suddenly blurts that she hates Sawyer. Xerxes realizes he loves Constance. They are fired ou from a near-by sand hill, ‘ CHAPTER VI The .second bullet from the hid­ den sniper on the hillock had scarce­ ly buried itself in the sand beneath Xerxes' cheek before his service re­ volver was banging lead back across the wide ravine. He fired twice, then stopped, wiser than to be caught with an empty gun, •Constance, nearly hysterical, tried to wriggle fro-m the grasp of Xerxes’ encircling arm. He pulled her down with a jerk that kept her flattened out. “Don’t move ayain!” -he hissed sharply, his eyes combing the t°P of the distant hillock. “Those are natives and they mean business! They’ll put -a bullet through, you sure as you’re a foot high.” Constance lay rigid in the cold sand, t00 horrified to speak. She lay facing Xerxes, her eyes almost even with his. "Look past my neck and see if you can see -anybody sneaking up from behind!” he snapped. He was a soldier now, not a lover, “And keep flat as a pancake while you do it.” , Constance strained her eyes, combing the moon-swept stretch of sand between the clump of date palms and the edge of Tlaba. “Nothing,” she 'Choked. “There’s nothing! Oh, God, Xerxes—were you hit?” Xerxes didn’t answer. For the fraction of a second something moved on the distant hilltop and his revolver coughed twice as fast as he could work the trigger. There was no answering shot. The silence of the tomb settled over the moon- drenched hills. (A| faint whisper of desert breeze rustled through the palm leaves overhead sadly, as if in remorse for the deadly wicked­ ness of its sons. "Can’t—can't we make a run for it.” Constance whispered, and (her teeth began to chatter. It- was not fear, but sheer, sickened horror that had her completely unnerved “Please, let’s go!” “No we don’t!” Xerxes replied, tightening his grip on her. “If •they’re still up there on that sand­ hill that’s just wihat they’re wait­ ing for. We wouldn’t get two steps before they’d have us plastered all over these palm trees.” “But we’ve got Constance persisted frantically, her breath blowing hot against Xerxes’ cheek. "You—you \ what’s happened—I mean, you’ll be killed, if you stay here! Don’t you understand—they’re after you!” His revolver still poised for in­ stant use, Xerxes looked at her quizzically, “Of course, they’re after me,” he said. “But what makes you so certain they aren’t after you, too?” Constance bit her lip, what little color there was left in her face draining rabidly. “I—I’m not ^er_ tain,” she stammered. “It—-it doesn’t matter what happens to me. It’s you—you’ve got to get away from here!” She paused, her eyes widen­ ing. “I have if! Signal the Legion camp! Surely they’ll—” “And have them run into >a trap.?” Xerxes, again the soldier, snorted grimly. “Not much I won’t—unless I have to because of you. I got into this and I’ll get out of it. Any­ way, two of us have a better chance than two dozen.” The words died on his lips as the to get ’away!” don’t realize PIPE TOBACCO Highland Cedar FENCE POSTS ALL SIZES TO SUIT ANY PURPOSE A* J. CUTWORTHY We Deliver Phone 12 Granton THE TIME5-ADVQCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 26th, 1946 3OE3OI=====^=3bESXO muffled thud of drumming boots rang through the night- Risking his life, Xerxes raised his head an in- slant, then ducked flat again, But in that fleeting instant he’d glimp­ sed a sight |hat made his blood pump despite the remark he’d just made, A platoon of Legionnaires, their bayonets gleaming in the moonlight, were hotfooting it cau­ tiously down from fhe encampment. “Well, you can rest easy,” he grinned. “The old man must have heard your prayer. A platoon’s com­ ing on the run.” . Constance’s rigid body relaxed. She slumped forward, rolling against Xerxexs, and lay sobbing softly, her face iburied in his tunic. Xerxes remained motionless moment, reluctant to Then the soldier again. Getting cautiously to one el­ bow, he called loudly in the direc­ tion of the rescue party. “This way Legionnaires! 'But keep an eye on the hill to the right.” A moment later Capt. Berouge and the platoon of puffing troopers came clattering into the palm grove. There were a few seconds of em­ barrassed silence as the Legion­ naires and their captain stared at their lieutenant standing in the. shadow of the palms with a girl. For the first time in seven years red crawled into Lt. Xerxes Bene­ dict's bronzed face. For an officer of the ILegion on active duty to risk his life keeping a rendezvous with a girl was, to say the least, highly irregular and could prove very em­ barrassing. Knowing Capt. Jacques Berouge as he did, Xerxes tossed his cards onto the table at once. Saluting, he presented Constance to the captain and told a brief, straight-forward story of what had happened. “And may I take half of the pla­ toon and search the hills across the way, captain!” .he concluded brisk­ ly. “I don’t expect to find any one, but it might not hurt to try.” “Certainly.” Berouge's campaign- worn face was the picture of soldier­ ly impassiveness as he nodded re­ ply. “I shall endeavour to entertain the mademoiselle while you are gone.” Xerxes advanced nest from half-hour sand hills. They saw no one. There was no sign of the snipers; not even an empty cartridge or a footprint. Xerxes hadn’t expected there would be. He knew his natives too well for that. Returning to the palm grove at the well, he reported the situation to Berouge, whispering a word to Constance after he 'had saluted. “Name of the devil!” Berouge growled down >his chin, his hard eyes sweeping way to the where the mountains loomed dark and mysterious in the night. “The old trick, lieutenant. The swine are getting ready to attack. They’re trying to Idll ’^e officers first. The dirty—” he caught himself in time to keep from burning Con­ stance’s ear with a broadside of Legion profanity, than which there is none more profane nor more color­ ful. Xerxes nodded, his own mouth clamped tightly. “You’re right, sir,” he said. “(And unless I miss my guess it was' a Chleuh who did the potshooting at me. It had alj the earmark’s of a Chleuh’s handiwork. Even to the way he covered up his tracks.” Berouge shot a sidelong glance at Constance, and turned to face the platoon of Legionnaires at rest a few rods distant. “As we are all agreed that the pot is about to boil over,” he said stiffly, "I think it would be wise for us to return to the encampment as quickly as pos­ sible.” “Yes, sir,” Xerxes replied, “There’s no use being caught out here, though I don’t believe any­ thing further’ll happen tonight- It isn’t their style.” Berouge shrugged. “Who knows?” he replied. “Tonight—in the morn­ ing—tomorrow noon—it unay com?' any time.” Xerxes turned to Constance, wlio had drawn deeper into the shadow of the palms. “I’m sorry, 'Con­ stance,” he said, “Very sorry. I know this has been beastly rotten for you.” “Please.” Constance came for­ ward, and. Xerxes was startled 'by the pallor of her face. Caught in the full light of the moon, her face was almost ghastly, say that. It was my brought you out here. “Forget bhat part said gruffly, taking a leave her. asserted itself and .half of the platoon upon the hilltop sniper’s a safe angle, then spent a scouring the surrounding east, “Please don’t fault , . , T » of t,” Xerxes ___ _______ __ „ her arm. “If you hadn’t suggested coming out here I more than likely would have Come, I’ll see you home.” “No—no!” Constance drew away as if the sheeii of moonlight on Xerxes’ fhce were the silvery 'dead­ liness of a leper. “What’s the matter?” Xerxes protested in amazement, “I Can’t let you trek back through that rat’s nest alone after this! Good Lord, you don’t don't know what might be lying in wait for you. beyoiid that next pile of sand! Conie oh; the least I can do is See that you get home safely,” “No, I tall you!” Constance dart­ ed to the edge of the palm trees, eluding Xerxes’ outstretched hand. “Never mind me; I can take care of myself!” A frantic note crept into her voice as sh§ faced .him for An instant across a moon-drenched path through the trees, “/From now T Page 7 Prize Winners Coughing WHEN fl COLD stuffs up the nose, causes mouth breathing, throat tickle and night coughing, use this time-tested Vicks treatment that goes to work Instantly... 2 ways at once J At bedtime rub good old Vicks VapoRub on throat, chest and back. Then watch its penetrating­ stimulating action bring relief from distress, It PENETRATES to upper breath­ ing passages with- soothing medicinal vapors. It STIMULATES chest and back surfaces like a warming, comforting poultice.,. and it keeps on working for hours, even while you sleep —to ease coughing spasms, relieve muscu­ lar soreness and tightness—and bring grand comfort! Try it to- . night... Vicks VapoRub. i r ............- - -- - -.i.. ■ - -n- *aaSs»5Q»a» noted that the Legionnaires standing several rods away, backs turned, and out of ear- It was typical °f Berouche to a subordinate to task where on be 'careful! Please! Please be careful!” she begged, and, turn­ ing, she flea across the sand to­ ward Tlaba. Xerxes started to follow her, but before he reached the edge of the palm grove she had disappeared among tile squalid 'huts fringing Tlaba. He turned, an uneasy feeling gnawing at his middle, and came fdee to face with Capt. Berouge. Xerxes knew what to expect from his superior. His unsoldierly conduct of this evening might have had countless disastrous results, as an officer his first obligation was to observe the discipline which he imposed on his men. Tonight’s ac­ tions had amounted to a flagrant breach of discipline. He were their shot, take the men could not observe, and Xerxes was wordlessly grateful. “Lieutenant,” the captain’s vis­ age was grim as granite. “It is not pleasant to upbraid you for the af- ' fairs of the heart. But may I sug­ gest that in the future you manage to use a trifle more caution than you dis-played tonight?” His glance flicked to the hole in Xerxes' kepi. “Had that bullet been one inch lower -these swine would have one less officer to contend with.” “Capt. Berouge,” Xerxes drew,, himself up to full height, but his manner was sincerely -contrite. “I did wrong tonight. I realize that In a time such as this my life is hot my own. Moreover, I might have been responsible for leading you into a trap. I stand ready to ac­ cept any punishment you deem jus­ tifiable in the face of niy unsol* dierly conduct.” Berouge, who would have hastily written a report that would have sacked a less sincere man than Xer­ xes, scowded darkly at the sibilant palm leaves overhead. He held the pose a moment, then trumpeted through his long nose* “Nonsense, Benedict!” he scoffed. “If you have the courage to admit the error of your ways I am cer­ tain you are wise enough to mend them.” His tone changed to a more fatherly one. “Don’t you see how foolish it was to come out here with a girl—a girl you’ve known only a short while? For all you know she may be in league with this hidden enemy that showed his hand so delightfully a few mom­ ents -ago!” The lieutenant looked at >hls cap­ tain in downright amazement. “She? An American girl in league with a dirty, murderous gang of Cleuhs?” he demanded incredulously. “Cap­ tain, if I may ibe permitted, the idea is preposterous! Impossibly ridiculous!” Berouge, veteran of a hundred hard-fought campaigns in which in­ trigue, guile and death had gone hand iu hand, looked again at the far-off, mysterious mountains. For all he knbw evan then hordes of savage warriors were pouring 'down from those wild valleys to wipe out. his command. “Possibly, Benedict, possibly,” ho murmured, his eyes half-closed. “But mark me, those two shots fir­ ed at you tonight werg not by chaiice. As the saints are my judge, those Shots were the opening guns of the war. Tommorrow I may. 'be head— you may be -dead.” He shrug­ ged phlegmatically. “Who knows? We may both be dead before get back to camp tonight,” (Continued Next Week) Next Week: The danger that been sensed by 0vei*y ifiaii in iLegion company actively threatens them, and the enigma of Constance Barteau grows evbr more contus­ ing* we b as the At a certain state institution for the ’mentally muddled, they were testing inmates awhile back, and put the query: “Which would you rather have— $10 or 10 thousand dollars?” “I’ll ’guest* the tax They take the $10,” replied a •promptly, ”t couldn’t pay oil 10 thousand dollars,” let him out: he was cured. 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Fuss; sheet and pil­ low case set, Mrs. H. A. Fuss; pair guest t°wels, H. A. 'Fuss, second; ■bath towel, Mrs. J. Hunkin, H, A. Fuss; boudoir pillow, Mrs. E. Dar­ ling; candlewick bedspread, Mrs. E, Darlin^.,. Mrs, E. Darling, second; silk bed­ spread, Kitchen Accessories — pair cur., tains. H. A. Fuss, second; collec­ tion of kitchen accessories. H. A Fuss. Miscellaneous — Darned woollen garment,, Mrs. H. A. Fuss, Mrs. C. Sims; repair on knitted garment, Mrs. H. A. Fuss, Mrs. G. Morlock; dam on table linen, Mrs. Q. Mor­ lock, H. A. Fuss; cover for hot wat­ er bottle. Mrs. E. Lawson; baby’s nightgown, Mrs. C. Harris; bov’s shirt, Mrs? H. A. Fuss; woman’s skirt, H. A. IFuss; woman’s blouse, Mrs. E. Darling, Mrs. H. A. Fuss; woman's nightgown, Mrs. M. Hern, H. A. Fuss; skirt and blouse for girl, Mrs. H. |A. Fuss. Quilts, Comforters, Rugs—Fancy quilted quilt, O. Battler, .Mrs, H. A. Fuss; pieced cotton quilt. Mrs. E. Darling, Mrs. G. Morlock; hooked floor mat. Mrs. G. Morlock, O. Batt­ ler; hooked yarn floor mat, Mrs.(E. Darling; hooked rag mat, Mrs. *E Darling, O. Battler. Judge, Miss Edith E. Zavitz. Domestic Home made white bread, Mrs. W. Weber, Mrs. J. Quinlivan; home made brown bread, Mrs. W. Doupe. Mrs. E. Lawson; home made rolls, Mrs. J. Quinlivan, Mrs. W. Doupe: home made buns, Mrs. W. Weber; fruit buns, Mrs. W. Doupe; tea bis­ cuits, F. McClymont, M;rs.' W. Doupe; sandwiblies, Mrs. W. Weber; giner bread, F. McClymont; raisin bre.ad, Mrs. W. Weber; doughnuts, Mrs. J. Quinlivan; 'drop cookies, Mrs. J. Quinlivan; oatmeal cookies, Mrs. W. Doupe, Mrs. E. Lawson; angel cake,' Mrs.’ E. Darling; light layer cake, Mrs. W. Doupe; chocolate cake, Mrs. W. Weber, Mirs. E. Law- son; sponge cake, Mrs. E. Darling; whole wheat muffins, Mrs. W. Web­ er, Mrs. W. Doupe; apple pie, Mrs. W. Weber, Mrs. J. Quinlivan; rasp­ berry pie. Mrs. W. Weber, Mrs. W. Doupe. Decoration: attractive centre piece for Thanksgiving dinner table, F. McClymont. Home Canned Prod­ ucts: canned raspberries, Mrs. G. Morlock; canned pears, O. Battler, Mrs. G. Morlock; canned peaches, Mrs. C. Sims, O. Battler; canned plums, Mrs. G. Morlock, 0. Battler; canned tomatoes, Mrs. C. Sims, Mrs. G. Morlock; canned corn, Mrs. H. A. Fuss, F. McClymont; canned peas, Mrs. H. A. Fuss; canned string beans, Mrs. G. Morlock, Mrs. H. A. Fuss; canned tomato juice, Mrs. L. F. Howey, Mrs. W. Weber; glass apple jelly, Mrs. W, Doupe, Mrs. iL. F. Howey; glass, -any conserve, F. McClymont; green tomato pickle, Mrs. W.‘ Doupe; pickled onions, Mrs. E. Lawson; pickled cucumbers, Mrs. G. Morlock; tomato catsup, 0. Battler; chili sauce, Mrs. W. Weber; canned chicken, Mrs. G. Morlock, Mfrs. iC. Sims-; canned beef, Mrs. G. Morlock, Mrs. C. Sims; canned sau­ sage, Mrs. C. Sims, F. McClymont; Honey, Maple Syrup, Candy— Maple syrup, Mrs. W. Doupe, F. Mc­ Clymont; maple cream, H. Cud- more; chocolate fudge, H. Cudmore, Mrs. G. Morlock; divinity fudge, H. Cudmore. 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