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Village Squire, 1978-06, Page 27Many hands are ready nolo receive the boy from, the old spare woman and ,she is momentarily forgotten. as every one turns to him. His mother is there and out of pure nervousness administers a licking that makes the mud from his little bottom splat into her face. Soon someone helps Mrs. Gladstone out of the swamp and quietly she retires to her home for clean and dry clothing. Arthur is bewildered- by all this. He knows that he wasn't supposed to go behind the sheds, but the big boys went there all the time. Now his mother takes all his clothes off and rinses the niud off him right outside in the yard. Brr, that's cold. Now she puts him to bed and that right in the middle of the day. Without wanting to, he cries himself to sleep and when he wakes up, his mother lets him get up again. After she dresses Mini in clean clothing. she takes hint by the hand and together they go to Mrs. Gladstone, to thank her for saving his life. Arthur doesn't quite know what it is all about, but he is impressed with the solemn behaviour of his mother. Mrs. Gladstone doesn't say very much. She just hugs the little boy and gives him the photograph taken that afternoon. "is that me" he thinks. All he sees is a stubby little boy. sitting on a table with hair standing on end. His father says later that the photographer made a boo-boo. for part of Mrs. Gladstone can be seen. But the photo is carefully put away for the family album.' Photos are scarce. Mrs. Gladstone loves the little boy more than ever. Doesn't she own a part of him, now that she has saved his life? Arthur loves her too. What does he care if she is not considered to be right in the head? She is good to him. She is the grandma he never knev.. She is the one that gives him candies, and him alone. His dad says that it is a shame the way the villagers let their children tease the old woman and threatens all kind of punishment if Arthur's brothers ever indulge in such behaviour. She is a good woman who doesn't harm anyone, "But," he says. hello .. . may we invite you to drop in to PH ATE -111 hair fashions there are four hair stylists to pamper your hair ... a cosmetician offering facials, manicures, pedicures, eyelash application and depilatory work ... and for ladies, massages you'll find a unique boutique ... handcrafts, handmade sportswear, jewellery and many other unusual gifts do come in and browse ... we're close to downtown 68 nile street, at albert... STRATFORD or call for an appointment... 271-3401 ( 11PR5HPLLS Ct51 maav5 Q CL^� ST. !..11.4- D CENTRAL HOTEL %47 - I•i7 •AA L't y iz =tri` s - -_ 2. j' 5, W I1 The Grand Central Hotel built in 1843, was for decades a welcom- ing place to spend the night. Today it is a group of three connecting shops. What was once the lane for horses & buggies to reach the stable at the back is now a charming CARD & CANDLE SHOP. The original bar is now the LADIES WEAR with its handcraft section. Browse on into the GIFT SHOP, once the dining room. where full use has been made of the charm of this old building. Many of the original antiques are used to display imports from ffl fi R 3 H H L L '3 „f S1. ffiHRYS around the world. "WHERE THE UNUSUAL IS USUAL" GIFT SHOP LADIES WEAR CARD SHOP 150 QUEEN ST. "DO COME VISIT US SOON" 284-3070 VILLAGE SQUIRE/JUNE 1978. PG. 25.