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The Signal, 1915-7-29, Page 6• ltiroweu•r, Jour SI 1 1$ THE SIGNAL GODERICH, ONTARIO PEG 0' MY HEART By J. Hartley Manners Copyright, 1913, by Dodd, Mead & Company CHAPTER XVI. M'd be happier frith me father! r'OME,THINO may be saved trues � tbe wreck," reasoned Mrs. Cbkbester more hopefully. "Until I get really started," said Marie with a sense of climax. Mrs., Chichester turned to her daugh- ter. "Ethel?" "whatever yon decide• mamma." Mrs. Chichester thought a moment. then decided. "I'll do It." sbe said determinedly "It will be bard, bet I'll do Il." Mho went slowly and de- llterstely to Mr. Hawkes, wbo by tab time had disposed of all his documents and was preparing to go. A look to Mrs. Cblebester's face stopped him He smiled at her. "well r tie asked. "Por the sake of tbe memory of my dead sister, I will do as Nathaniel wished," saki Mrs. Chichester, with great dignity and self abnegation Mr. Hawkes breathed a sigh of ea lief. "Good!" be said. "I'm delighted. It Is splendid. Now tbtt you hare decid- ed so happily tbere is one thing more I must tell fou. Tbe young lady is not to be told the conditions of His will unless et the dlscrrlioe of the e,,ecu. tors sbould some crtel. crier. Sire oltl be to all Intents aid hurl..., - it ur guest In that way wr uses tee aide to trete at a more rear 1 $ I...wtrdge of her character. is ihas eiwirnd,..lr• Tbe family signified artrntlly aril collectively that It ate. "And [row," beamed Ihr Lawyer hap- py at the fortunate outwore ..t a alt. Walken that a few moments before seemed so strained, "where la your bell r 'Marie Indicated tbe bell. "Hay 1 ringr asked the lawyer. "Certainly." replied Agaric. Mr. Hawkes rang. Alarlc watcbed him curiously. "Want a sandwich or somethings Hawke" smiled benignly on the un- fortunate family and tubbed pts bands together self satlatiedly. "Now I would like to send foe the Yoneg Indy-fps b.� "Where le ehst lit as peri, Melee - ter. "Sbe arrived from New York this 'morning. and 1 brought her straight here. 1 bad to call on a ellen[. so I gave ber your address and told bee to come bere and waft" At the word "wait" an uneasy feed- ing took poseessloe of Ethel. That was the word used by that wretched little creature wbo bad es rudely intruded upon her and Brent Could It be pos- sible- The pasible- Tbe footman entered at that mo leen t. Tbe lawyer questioned him. "Is there a young lady waiting for Sir Hnwkear "A young Lady. air? No, air," an- swered Jarrts. Mr. Hawkes was puttied. What In the world bad become of ber? He told the cabman distinctly where to go. Jarvis opened the door to go out when a thought suddenly occurred to him. He turned back and spoke to the lawyer: 'There's ■ young person sitting In the kitcben-tame rap and knocked at the door ■od said she bad to watt no. til a gentleman called. Can't get noth- ing out of ber." Hawkes brightened op. 'That must be Miss O'Connell." h. said. He turned to Mrs Cbicbester and asked ber if be might bring the young Indy In there. "My niece In the kitchens said Mrs. Chichester to the unfortnnate footman "Sorely you should know the dlliitr else between my niece and a servants "1 am truly sorry. madam." replied Jerrie to distress, "but there was noth- ing to tell." "Another such mistake aid yon sen leave my employment," Mix Cblchee ter added severely. Jervis pleaded piteously: "Upon my word. madam, no one could tell." 'That will do" thundered Mrs. Chi- chester. "Bring my niece here --et Mice:" The wretched Jarvis departed nn his errand. muttering to himself: "Walt . • lir Every 10c Packet of WILSON'S FLY PADS kill KILL MORE FLIES food 14 iallaS 1 KK� ATCNf A unto rney see bet'. Wbo 10 the wont could tell she was their mistiest?' Mrs. Chichester was very angry. `It's monstrous!" sbe exclaimed. "stooped!" agreed italic. "Doorid stated" Ethel said nothing. The one thought that was patting through bee mead was, "How much did that girl bar Brent ay, and bow much did she ave Mr. Brent dor Hawkes tried to smooth the otiose- derstanding out "1 am afraid It was all my fault," be explained. "I told bee not to talk -jurat to ay that abs was to watt. 1 want- ed to have an opportunity to explain matters before Introducing her." "Sbe should hays been brought straight to me," complalped )Jr,. Chi- chester. 'Tbe poor thing!" Tb en with a feeling of outraged pride abe saki: "My niece fn the kitchen --t Hingsuottb mistaken for a".errantr The door opened sod Jarvis came into the room. There was a look of halt triumph on his face .a mock es Mrs. Chieheeksr Was angry! Ethel aald Nothing. to say: "Now. wbo would not make a mistake like that? Who could tall MN girl was your niece?" He beckoned Peg to come Into the Then the Chichester family teeaivet the second shock they had expeeteoe d that day -one compared with which the failure of the bank paled into la - significance. When they saw the strange, shabby, red balled girt shack 1 into the room with her parcels and that disgraceful looking dog they 1.11 the band of misfortune had indeed fallen opoo them Aa Peg wandered into the room Mrs. Chichester and Mark looked at bee le horrified amassment. Ethel took one swift glance at ber and then tnrned ber attention to Pat Jarvis looked reproachfully at Mrs Cbicbester as mocb as to sq. "What did I tell your and west eat Alark whispered to bis mother: "Oh, I ay. really, you know-lt ha't true! It can't he." Pet suddenly saw Miebsel and began W bark Curiously at ltlm. Michael ne .eponded rigorously until Peg quieted him. At this juncture Mr. Hawkes came forward and. taking Peg gently by the arm. reassured her by saying: "Come hen, ley deer. Come hen. Doo't he frightened. We're all your Mends." He brought Peg oyer to Mrs. Chi- chester. who was staring at her with tan of mortification in ber eyes. When Peg's eyes met ber aunt's abs tabbed a little coarteey abe used to do as ■ child wbemever she met some of the gentlefolk. Mrs. Chichester went cold when she saw the gauche act Was ft possible that this creature was ber stater Aa- gela's child? It seemed locredIble. "What Is your 'ismer the asked sternly- ' Pec, ma'am." "What r "Sure, me name's Peg, ma'am." and she bobbed toolber little courtesy. Mrs. Chichester closed ber eyes and shivered. She asked Aiarie to ting. As that young gentleman Passed Igthsi on his way the bell he said: "11 can't really be�trne! Eh. F.iheir "Quaint," was all his sister replied. Hawke, genially drew Peg's attss- tlon to her aunt by intr:doting her: "Thea lady le Mrs. Chichester -yolk sant." Peg kinked at her doubtful/1 n moment, them turned to Hawks sad asked him "Where's me under "Alas, my dear eblid, year bites Y dad!" •Teadr• exclaimed Peg 1. aerpdg , I"Afther eendln' for me'r "He died just Were yen titled," *Advo[ Hawke,' Preservin Cbooe. year sugar ae carefully as you do your fruits. LAM*: &NM sakes clear Jellies aad perfect preserves because It la pare caw saga[• granulated i Ib, cartons sed 10 and Is. s t i �'and iogs. 100 li begtbe package.. cosmos grossilso tlo.. Weight guaranteed. - b la Mead packages aid leek tar tie LAIff1C Red Sall se sofa pe "Ood rest Ms soot.-' saq reg pommy. "Sure. 1f 1'd known that 1'd oever bare some at .1I. I'm ton late, then. Good day to ye," tad she started for the door. Mr. Hawkes stopped bee. "Where are you goingr "Back to me father." "Oh, nonseneer "Bat I must go back to me tatter V me sacle's dead." "It was Mr. Hi.gaoortb's last wish Mat you should May bere under your soot's care. So sbe bas kindly con- sented to give you • borne." Peg gated at Mrs. Chichester 'earl - oust,. "Have yes she asked Mr.. Cbicbester, with despair fa ev- er, tone, replied. "I haver 'Thank ye," said Peg, bobbing se - other IIWe courtesy. Mrs. Chichester gaited at Peg and cerered bee eyes with her heed .. if to shut out some painful sight. Peg looked .1 Mrs. Chichester aid at the aiguiticaut action. Tbere was no mistaking its slgulticaoce. It eoovey- ed dislike and cootempt so plainly that Peg felt It through her whole nature. She turned to Atavic and *hood him re- garding bee as [bough she were some strange animal. Ethel did not deign to notice her. She whispered to Hawkes "I can't stay here." "Why sots aaked the lawyer. "I'd be happier with me father." said Peg. "You'll be Quite happy bere--Quite." "We're not wanted ben, Michael!" she murmured. The terrier looked up at her and thea buried Ma bad ander bee arm .a though ashamed. Jarvis cams In response to the ring at that moment, bearing a pained, agar tyrtlke expression on bh face. Mrs. Chichester directed bl>, to sato, away Perms parcels and the dog. Peg frlgbtenedty clutcbed the terrier. "O4 no, ma'am," sbe pleaded "flare lave Michael with me. Don't take him away from me." "Take It away," commaoded Mrs. Materiel. severely, "ad never let tt Maids the bootie sga: `Well if ye don't want Wm amide yer boos. ye don't want me inside yes booms," Peg snapped back. Hawks pleaded. "Nor said Peg firmly. give him op" The lawyer tried again to take the dog from ber. "Come. Miss O'Connell: yen really most be reasonable." "I don't care about being reasona• Me." replied Peg. "Mlebael was given to me by me father, an' be's not very bie an' be's nota watchdog; he's • pet dog -an' lookr She caught sight of If tbers little poodle, and. with a cry .f self jootlficatlon, the said: "Bee. she has a dog In the house - right bens 1n the bona. Look at itr And she pointed to where the little ball of white wool lay sleeping of 'gib- ers lap Theo Peg laughed beartlly. 9 didn't know what It was until at moved." r'I wtll sot ('O!fTt$trgn NEXT WEXK. Common-sense in Road Maintenance. Orillia Packet: 1t 1■ evident that the present system of road -meting its breaking down tinder the increas- ing 'volumes of traMr, and [.bat some better method will have to he found. This will proisehly take the form of constant and regular meinten- .nee The present practice is to build a road and leave it three or tour years till it is worn out. Tina is • wasteful method. A small bole is woos wore to a large one, and it begets others on both sides. "A ditch in time saves nine," ted a harmwful t11 atone would often forestall the need for a wagon- lo.d later on What is needed is that men should he kept no the main roads all the time repairing the holes as fast as they appear, filling in the nota end keeping the drainage gond. It is se logical to maintain roads in this way as it le for railways to keep men eo.etaelly at work on their roadbed. And in the lung run there I. no doubt it would pay One man meld keep . long stretch of read in repair once It was properly huilt. This is the system in vogue in the (NA Country, retry, and In Australia It is •lancet certain to rose sooner or later i. Csnda. Who ta going 10 bs the first to adopt it1 The .-minty of Simone led the way In the master of cownty roads. Why should it toast lead in this further sdvanee i. awed -buckling methods' s s 1_4 MAKES PERFECT BREAD Weak, Tired, Depressed That Is the Usual Condi- tion of Persons Afflicted with Anaemia. Anaemia is the medical term for poor. watery blood., It may arise from a variety 01 caueee, such as lack of ex- ercise, hard study, improperly ventil• • ted rooms or workshops, poor diges- tion, etc. The chief symptoms ■re extreme pallor of the (ace and gums, rapid breathing and palpitation of the hetet after slight exertion, headaches, dismisses and a tendency to hysteria, swelling of the feet and limbs and a distaste for food. All thea symptoms may not be present, but any of them indicate anaemia, which should he promptly treated with Dr. Williams' Pink Pills. These Pills make new, rich blood. which stimul- ates and strengtbeoe every organ and every part of the body. Dr. Williams' Pink Pills have made thousands of anaemic people bright, active and inmost. Tb. following is one of the many cum. Mn. Phillips, wife of !tee. W. B. Phillipe, Princsten, Ont., says: "Some years ago, while living with my parents in England, I tell a victim of anaemia. The usual cow- plteatioes set in and won I became but • shadow of my former self. My mother, who bad been • former nurse of itneny yeeri experience,"tried all Mal bee knowledge suggested ; tonics of various kinds were tried, and three doctors did their best for me. but with- out avail, and a continued gradual decline and death was looked for. "Later my parents decided to join my brothers in Caned,, and it was confidently expected that the ocean voyage, new climate and new condi- tions would cure me. For • time l did experience temporary benefit, but was soon as ill again as ever. 1 was literally bloodless, and the extreme paper ■'rd geeerail) hopeless appear- a.ceof mycuadltioncalled forte waov eipreesioaa of sympathy from friends wbow we mads in our new home in Acton. Oat. biter a friend ureed me to try Dr. Williams PILL Pills, and although in a rondition wbete life seemed Lo have little to hope for 1 de- cided to do •o. After using three boxes i began to mend. Coatiouing 1 began to enjoy my food, slept almost normally, and began to have a fresh interest in life as I telt new blood once again running in my veins. Dr. Wil- liams. Pink Pills brought about a com- plete cure and 1 am today in robot health. My husband is rectcr of tbispar- ish and 1 have recommended the use of the Pill" to • great number of people with wbom we have come into contact in the course of my husband's mini" - try. for we both know what Dr. Wil- liams' Pink Pills will do " These Pills may be had from any dealer in medicine or by mail at 61) chits a box or six boxes for 1r2.:,1i from Tbe Dr. Williams' Medicine Co., Brock- ville, Ont. It Was Som. Scrap When the Hermans finally entered Belgium a native of Liege made him- self oheoxioua to one troop be his coo - slant loud talk about the brave de- fence. Finally the commander sum- moned him "Now you've boasted about enough," he sato. -.%Ve can't listen to you any longer. I'm going to give you your choice ; you will be shot or you will swear allegiance to the German Emperor." Oo.sideraMyauhdoed, the ngecder pondered, ell," be decided, "1 don't want to die, so i guess 1'11 "wear allegiance." And he took tbe oath. "All right," said the commander, "now you are one of us. You can come and go we you like " The saen walkedliregsards the door sad was riidt. when suddenly M turned ' ." he exclaimed, "didn't those Belgian' give us an aw- ful fight 1 A do Mistake. A Boston man hie way Wed on Important nominees In the oppos- ite section of the Pullman ata •weet- faced,tared-l.ppearing woman with four entail children. Being fond of children and feeling sorry for the mother. the Bostonian soon made friends with the kiddie.. Marty the next morning he heard their sags question. and the patient "yes. dear," of the mother. as she tried to dress therm : sod looking nut he saw a email. white foot protruding be- yond the opposite curtain. Reaching across the aisle he took hold of the t and b.gan in melte : " i little Mg le market; thin little g grayed at • this 11(13. pig ha toast ireef: tt • little MR bad sone ; this little pig cried, ' %Vee ! wee!' ell the way home." The font Iran soddenly withdraws, and a rnld, quiet voice -that of the Mother -aid, "That 1. quotesufllcient. thank you "What le the, mattes!- said a man who was having a ride in • friend's automobile. as the rlt..ffeor got oust, "The imagism. is wt•a.e.' replied M• hived. 11e it really 1 as. sanest sore we bed It where we etaaesd." Gott Strafe America Soon 1 German View of America's Note is • Very Angry One Berlin, July 27-Tbe American note was published In the Sunday news - ostlers. Tbe Tages Zeitung declares that the contents and ,wording far ex- ceed the most unfavorable anticipa- tions. Count lteventlow writes: "The note uses languag. which will find no response with the overwhelming ma- jority of the German nation, since It means domineering demand. Tbe nuts breathes haterul disregard of the Ger- man Government's standpoint." The Vossicbe Zeitung says: "The re:usal to accept Germanys proposal to protect American passengers .howa an abso- lute lack of readiness to understand the German standpoint. The pr..• clple that belligerent States must pro tect neutrals is untenable, as 1t would mean abdicating to neutral States." The T.. eblatt nays: "The United States must realise that to change our submarine warfare 1s out of the quer tion." The Rnersen Zettung says 1t regrets that it is compelled to say the note is a very unsatisfactory one. and that "one cannot escape Welles that the shadow of Senate steads bp- hind thind 1t." .% --a Socialists- Again Traits/re • Montreal, July 27 -Another ttla patriotic demonstration took place yes- terday eaterday when a soldier wttb a recruit- ing poster attempted to speak at a meeting which was being addressed by a Socialist. who denounced the seed- ing of more men to the front The soldier exhibited 64 placard which bore the words: 'Three hundred mea wanted." and the crowd made a rush at him Help was secured from as armory nearby. Doable Tragedy at Garden Party Victoria. July 27 -At a garden party, Alfred E. Watson, guest, was handling a revolver when it accidentally dis- charged. 1rcharged and the bullet killed Mrs. W, A. Irish, the hostess. Watson im- mediately turned the revolver on him- self and died a few minutes later from bulletwounds. DON'T WAIT! 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