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HomeMy WebLinkAboutExeter Advocate, 1901-5-16, Page 7tly archont's It Happened one dreary, wet morn- ing towards the end of May. I was eitting idly in my study dreaming of the'" ssaticnts that never came, and of the °urea I might effect were I only given the opportunity, and in the end carne to the conclusion that medicine, was a very .suitable profession for ,those lvho wished to starve. From this pessimistic reverie I was sud- • •denly araused'by the prolonged clang- ing oGf, the front -door bell, and as 1 r o ustened I heard my solitary domes- tic shuffling along the corridor to Sus wer, the appear. A moment later she returned, bear- ing a piece of paste -board on a tray. 1 took it and react: "Lady Marehnront, Marchmont Hall." "Show hes, in," I said, solemnly, as • I piled a heap of dusty papers on the table. .I held my breath as a steady footfall came` from without, and then a mately, middle-aged woman sailed into the room. and sank into an' arm- chair without a word. I closed the door and stood before her. "Good morning. Er—what may I do for you? I broke out, awkward- ly. "Nothing for me, thanks." A pause ensued, after ,'which she asked, as if o by a Budden inspiration, "You are, not very well off, are you?" The boldness of the question stag- gered sne, and I was about to give a fitting retort when, noticing my annoyance, -. sihe • held up her gloved hand to interrupt me. "You see; :1 never, mince matters. 'As it happens, I know almastas much about your private affairs as you do yourself. Now, are you prepared to undertake a task that will pay you better than sitting here in the hapo that someone will fall down in afit outside your window? ' Mind, I .must first tell you that you'll have to bind yourself under an oath of absolute secrecy as to all you: are told? or may discover. Before you give 'me your answer I should like you also to un- derstand that you , need have no fears,` and: that when I.engage -a medical man society .invariably flat- tern me by employing thosame indi- vidual, and drops him when I drop him.' For a moment.I hesitated, but soon had my reply ready. "Yes, I will undertake the task; be- lieving, Lady Marchmont, that you mean me well. As to secrecy -well, 1 pledge my honour as a man of medi- cine. 1 can do no more." "Good. And you know something of horse -racing ?" Once again her eccentricitystartled me, but I replied that I knew a lit- tle. "Good, also. 'You have my card. Came." to the Hall at eight o'clock to- night. Good morning." And with a sigh of relief she got up and went to the door. I eat drawn to think the matter out. 1 was taking a deep plunge, but it was too late to retract now, and, af- ter all, it might be to myc advantage. But what ccrinection'racing had with medicine I was at a loss to under- htand,'and realizing that ni.y know- ledge of the former was somewhat hazy, I picked up the daily paper and acanned the • turf notes. Before', long I found myself reading a para- graph that aroused my curiosity.. It ran: "This year's Derby willprobabl be leasti y b interesting on there is not the slightest doubt but ,what Lady Marchmont's lovely ani- mal,' Seaflower, is bound to win: hands dawn. There is no other horse with such pace and staying powers on the turf at the < present >moment, so the race •inay be considered ae good as won already." Puzzling over this, the latest ad- dition to what 'seemed to be an in- creasing mystery, ` I allowed : the. hours to slowly pass until it was time lto prepare for the journey• as just striking eight by the village clock down 'the valley when the• cab drew up before Marchmont Hall, and getting out I passed into the hone through the door that had been already opened to admit me. 'A '.footman removed my coat and hat; and thenext instant Lady March- mont herself was by my side. "Cani.e upstairs, will you?" was all athe said, as she led the way.She stop- ped on the threshold of a bedroom door, and taking the handle glanced into my' face before turning it. "You have not regretted your de- cision?" she asked. "Not, in the slightest,";I responded. Without further parley' she opened the door and we passed in. ;The room was dark, but a lamp, covered with a scarlet shade, threw a circle of light 'uponthe bed, lighting up in weird reliefathc features of the man who lay there, 1 started back, and with ,difficulty stippressecj an excla- mation, for I recognised the pati- ent'e face. Twa years since the il- , lustrated papers had published pie, 'tures: of Lord Marchmont, believing hint to be dead. But he was not dead; lie lay in the bed before me!. At a glance I saw he was dying, and a brief esaminatiori proved the truth 'ofnay stirmee. I bared his chest to listen to his breathing, and as 1 ilid so saw tattooed upon •his flesh the form: of a double -headed dragon, • Ilis breath came in lab- oured gasps, and it was plainly evi- dent, that . he had but a few more hours. to live. To attempt to save his life was useless; and, well aware of: Pthi„I beckoned; to Lady March- mant, and together we left the room and hurried. downstairs, Neither ol'' us spoke until we had closed the 'door upon ouraelvcs in a small room leading` out of the. hall. Sab' Lora d alio to a chair as She turned up the gas, and then sat down facing me. "I :fear you have called .mo an fruitless errand,” I began. "Not at all I know he's dying. 1 asked you to see biz. because I may require a death -certificate later on," 'You would like Halo to Stay here to- night ?r' 1 queried. 'No, rio, there is no'need, He can- not done n ith lihaven't nat e But ut I you yet, Dr. Trevor. You will re- member I asked you something about racing. I' had an object in so doing." "Obviously." " The Derby comes; off in two days' time, and — "Your horse, Seaflower, will win," 1 interrupted. "Seaflowver will not win. You're surprised, but it's a fact. Indeed, so sure -am.I of what 1 say that I have placed £50,000 to your credit at the bank to be laid against my horse!" "But—you don't mean this?" and sec.!' this bank -book "Examine I took the book'rihe held out and soon proved the truth of her words. Fifty -Lhou a d pounds lay waiting there in my name, and, by simply Blending in my signature I could draw upon it to any extent. I closed the 'back and slowly put it in my breast: pocket. "'In a few words; this is what you have to do," she said, slightly smil- ing at my .look of wonder. "You must back the second favorite, Chal- longer, but you will dose by. stealth. The bets must be numerous, and not exceed a thousand pounds each, As you sea by, the papers, you'll get a good price, and when Challenger wins a handsona.e profit will be forthcom- ing. You will go to Epsom and see the race run, and as soon as the re- sult is known hurry back to London, and come to rag, at Lady Rothbury's in Cavendish Square." "But you're going to See the race yourself, I suppose?" "Oertainly not. Racing, like so- ciety, bores ;me to death. Now, you understand that nothing but an ac- cident can prevent Challenger win- ning, but, in . case anything should. happen you will find a cheque for a thousand pounds made payable to yourself in the pocket of that book. RICH, RED BLOOD ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY TO HEALTH ANI) STRENGTH. Through the 'Blood Every Organ, Every Nerve and Every Tleeue In the [lady le Nourished— If the Blood Ie impure Disease Takeo Fos' eaeelon of the System. If you want do, be well take care of the blood. The blood is aptly' term- ed the vital fluid, and it is through it that every organ and every tis sue of the body is nourished. If; the blood becomes impoverished, the en- tire system is in, danger of a break- down, and what is termed anaemia, general debility, or even consump- tion may be the" result. Prudent people occasionally take a tonic for the purpose of keeping the blood pure, but the unwell are those to whom this article is chiefly valuable, as it will point out an""'easy and speedy means to renewed health. Mrs. Joseph Herbert, who keeps a grocery at the corner of St. Germain and Her- mcdne streets, St, Sauveur, Que., tells the following story of broken health and renewed vigor: "I suffered for many months, said Mrs. Herbert, "from an impoverished condition of the blood, coupled with extreme" ner- vousness. I was very pale and, felt languid and indisposed to exertion. A dizzy Sensation on arising quickly from a chair, or coming down stairs, often :troubled me. The least exer- cise would leave inc-almost out of breath, and my heart would palpitate violently, while at other: times I would feel a smothering sen- sation. Often fay" face and army would swell and puff and the arms became almost useless. I doc- tored more : or less' for the trouble, but 'did nob get oany real benefit until I begun the use of Dr. Williams' Pink Pills. I had been 'using the pills only a Sew. weeks: when I found myself growing stronger and better an every way. I continued 'taking the .pillti,for nearly three months. for 'I was determined the cure would be thorough—but sometime before I discontinued using them I felt in better health, than :I had: enjoyed for years before. My sleep ms now healthful and refreshing, my appetite excellent, anld I feel equal tot almost any exertion. I feel that I owe all, this to Dr. > Williams' Pink Pills, and it will always. give me pleasure to re- commend them." Ib is the 'mission of Dr. 'aVilliams'. Pink Pills to .make rich red blood, nourish the nerves, tissues and vari- ous'organis oa the body, and thus by reaching the root of the trouble drive disease from the system. Other med- icines act only upon the symptoms of the disease, and when, such medicines are discontinued the trouble returns —often in an aggravated form. 1f you want health and strength'. be sure y,du get the gen'ui'ne with the .full name "Dr. Williams' Pink Pills, for Pale People" on the wrapper around every box. If your: dealer cannot sup- ply you, the pills will be sent post paid' at 50 Genital a box, or si$ boxes for -$2,50,' by addressing the Dr. Wil- liams' Medicine Co., Brockville, Ont, If everything goaa off properly you take 5 per cent. .._ `_.%.'�t• twinnings in - Stead: That's all; I sham not see you again till Wednesday afLei`naon. Good -night." "But how do you know Challenger will ruin?"i asked, "Because Lord Marchmont will ride him," ahe responded quietly. As I walked back to the station the keen night air recalled, me to my senses, and I laughed aloud, at her madness. Lord Marchmont, who would never rise from his hod again, ride. ChallengerI IIs 1 Dal The ut- ter impassibility ol stch a thine was ludicrous. Isucccetlecl to reachil4g the station just as a train was starting; and ,jumped into a first-class carriage while it was on tlae,rxbove.The, door banged -to behind Me, and we were a perfect ihiniti dentifrice for the Teeth and aid New Size SOZODONT LIQUID' 25c SOZODONI'TOOTH POWDER, 250 Large LIQ.JID and POWDER, 75c At all Stares, or by Mal for the prtoe. HALL 8t RUOKk`L., Montreal. Soon spinning through the country at a good speed. Ir;' the corner opposite was a burly gentleman, who, upon my abrupt entrance, threw aside his paper to engage in conversation.' We discussed the weather, treated poli- tics in an equally ruthless manner, and then the topic) changed to sport. "Seaflowi`srightfor the Derby " he volunteered. "I believe so," I replied, carefully. Marchmont rrow s a "Yes, Lady k goad piece of horse -flesh when she sees it. Sad thing her losing her husband two years ago, wasn't it?" "Very." "Just making his way in Parlia- ment too: I don't think he left her much. I happen to be in the:insur- ance line, and I knowhe was very heavily insured, however. Some put it as a quarter of a million, and I reckon that's about the size of it." I 's'at bolt upright, but refrained from Speaking. An endless train of thoughts '•rushed through my brain, and I tried to think. The money had doubtless been drawn, but Lord Marchmont was not dead! One sus- pician led to . another. Bove could she prevent Seaflower passing the winning -post first? Was ' I playing into the hands of a criminal, who contemplated yet another crime? The thought so stunned mo that T lay back in my corner and did not speak again until the train drew up ah my destination. The following day I spent in Lon - den, laying all my newly -acquired wealth against Seaflower. Late that night I got into the R.psomt train at London 'Bridge, bag in hand, though for the matter of that Iquite expected to have to, sleep on the Dawns for lack of accommodation at any hotel. It was intensely cold, and when I alighted at the little Surrey town a fine rain was falling. A number of other passengers had come down by the same train, and so greatly did the stranger sex pre- dominate that I was surprised when a woman got out of a carriage and walked along the platform before me. I quickened my steps to overtake her, and in passing looked hard at her face. She was heavily veiled, but the light of an oil -lamp glinting through the fabric revealed the fea- Lures of Lady Marchmont. At the same time she recognized me, and bounding forward was soon lost in the darkness. On the morning of the race the course was. thronged with the same moteiy crowd that always assembles on such occasions. Men and women jostled against each other in their endeavours to catch a glimpse of the horses and their riders as they can- tered to the starting -point. "There goes I3rigstock on Seaflow- er," said som:ecne as a cheer went up. "'E's got a soft job to -day. And there's Joe Meadows on Challenger. Locks as if 'e's goin' to do 'is best, any'ow, don't 'e ?" "Rather.,' Where "did he spring from?" "Don't know. Wonderful what 'e's done when yer"consider as 'ow this! 'ib only 'is second season." The e words caused my heart to give a bound and beat wildly. What did it all mean? I could only believe that this man Meadows was Lord Marchmont, and yet two days ago I had given up all hopes of his recov- ery ! I strained my 'neck to get a view of him, but the horses had reached the past, and before long a prolonged shout told me that the race had begun. The cheering be- came louder, and above all rasa the thunder of the approaching horses. "There you are! Cballenger is catching him up! Seaflower's not going to win, after all. Good heav- ens 1 they're even ! Challenger gains. Look ! look I Seaflower's falling off!" And then, almost .as they reached the spot near where I stood, Challen- ger stumbled and came down with a sickening thud. The rider was thrown high in the air, and fell( upon his head and lay still. Scarce know- ing what I did, I brake through the cordon when the other horses bad passed, and found .myself kneeling over the jockey. He was dead. I tore open his jack- et and felt hiS heart. It had ceased to beat. And there tattooed upon the skin was the double -headed dragon! Marchmont was dead and Seaflower had won ! That was the news I had to carry back to Lady: Marchmont. A cab was whirling me in the di- rection of Cavendish Square, and I opened a paper a news -boy had thrust into my hand at the station. Something in the "Latest News" col- mmn caught my eye, causing me: to hold my breath ar,d look closer. It was but a small paragraph, but,to me it explained much that Iliad thought I should never know. I read: "Derby' Result: Challenger fell and threw Meadows, killing him instant- ly. Seafiawer- won, but within ten mintites :of the finish fell dawn in a fit. Veterinary on course cerci- 1 fees slaw poison having been admin- istered during past twenty -`four hours, which accounts, for bad form. during race. Fatal results feared, Matter is being investigated." A few minutes later the cab drew', up at the house and I jumped out. 'IS Lady Marchmont here?" I ask- ed the footman, "Yes, sir, Dr. Trevor, I believe?" "The ,same. Please take sae to her." T was shown into a large drawing- room, where a number; of ladies were Seated discussing the race over the tea -cups. "Seaflowcr i$ ,bound. to win, Lady Marchmont," I heard one say, as I'. entered. "Seaflower .hat won, I broke in, as. e'YOZOD811®1 for the• ETH 25c i looked steadily at the owner. A ,alight :tall of the. 1ipa, a flash of the eyo, was all ,the emotion she die - played. Then She broke into a sail° and clapped her hands.. "Splendid ! Splendid 1 I knew ho was bound to win!" Aid I could not: hut admire the wo- man who suffered with such-stoicisrn lhe failure of her eelicmes, the ban- ishment of her hopes, end the crush- ing of her pride, for, as I afterwards discovered, it was her last endeavour to acquire the wealth that would en- able leer to maintain her place among her rich eampanions. And oven now Sho knew not of Lhe terrible tragedy to Which I had been an eye -witness. I only met her once again, and that was, when I entered Marchmont Ball to certify to the death of the maniI: had seen lying there, not Lord March- mont, but his brother. The real lord, . Who for more than eighteen months had posed with success as a jockey for reasons that have been shown, was killed at the same time as his imbecile brother—so like hint in appearance—passed away at the. Hall. 1. A few days later I received a letter from Lady Marchmont telling mo that Bhe was tired od society, London, and things in general, and was leav- ing for abroad. I never betrayed her secret; in the first place because 1 owe my present position as a famous' West -end physician to her 'recom- mendation; and secondly because her struggle to regain the wealth her husband had squandered during his Parliamentary career, though a criminal one, was the struggle of a woman at bay, and 1 •am undecided as to whether, after all, she does not R GAGNON BETTER. Prominent Quebec Gentleman ie Cured of Kidney Disease. Followed the Advice of an Advortlese avrent, and Scoured Results so Sates_ factory, that Ho has given Nis Own Testimonial for Publication. Point Au Pic, Quebec, May 6.—Spe- cial.—Henry Gagnon is better. i Ther i . nominee ment will be hailed with pleasure by his many friends, who knew of his long illness, ' For years, Mr. Gagnon has suffered with Kidney Complaint. 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There seems to be no ease rf Rheu- matism, Lumbago, •Sciatica, Kidney, Bladder, or Urinary Trouble, that this wonderful medicine will not im- mediately relieve and permanently euro and Mr. Gagnon's svond.erful re- storation -amply proves the truth of this statement. Dodd's Kidney Pills are the only remedy known to Science that has ever cured Bright's Disease, Diabetes or Dropsy. merit my pity rather than my loath- ing. Not long: ago I read that an Eng- lish lady of title had perished among the Alps, and as I knew she was in the neighborhood, and have heard nothing from her since, I often think I am wiser than the newspapers a$ to whom the lady was.—London Tit - Bits, For Nine Years—Mr. Samuel Bryan, Thedford, writes: "For nine years 1 suffered with ulcerated sores on ray leg; Iexpended over $100 to physicians, and tried every preparation I heard of cr was recommended for 'such disease, but could get no relief. 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