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Exeter Advocate, 1908-10-29, Page 6• • • r • • i • • • tl; esousc• INNNN0110•NN•1I00NNN OSO2 sNeNN is Tiinc Heals Most Wounds L00011011410110011001104/110094N11100000011•1144•••••••••••••11 C'HAPTEIt II. suspected this, for he was :widest to a degree, and it would have caused him pain to think that. al- though involuntarily, a great love had been conferred upon hiin that he could never return. A Tale of Love and Disappointment Breakfast was over at \Wolver- hulme Castle, and the house party had gathered on the hroad terrace and were busy reading their cor- respondence and the morning pa- pers. The Earl was next to Mr. Joel Jutephs, who was scanning the City article of the Times. '1 see that Canadian Pacifies "You are late this rimming, Re- bekah," M r. Josephs said with a anile. "I've been up- for hours. .._ 'rhea olio ,up seven points--that,C"un'ey -.- simply perfect this ought to suit you," he -said to Lord morning. 1 seem to have wandered W olverholme. The Earl made no reply, and Joel iuoked keenly at him, but turned away in a moment and gave an af- fectionate smile to his daughter Rebekah. She was a girl of whom any father might be proud, and Joel possessed to the full that Jew- ish trait of extreme affection for their offspring. Unlike so many of the mushroom Jewish millionaires, he did not originate from the purli- eus of Whitechapel. His father had keen a Hamburg merchant of good standing, and given his son a thou- sand pounds when he started to seek his fortune in South Africa. Success had not come at once, but he had stuck to his work with the ge.,ni tenacity of his race. He was u Kimberley at the commencement of the diamond boom. He quickly sized up its possibilities, and rea- lized all his available assets. Every penny he sank in diamondiferous land, and when the famous De Beers mine was formed, it was found that Joel Josephs was a man who counted. There had followed n magnificent game of bluff, with millions as the stake. But Joel knew to the full the value of the lard that he possessed, and meant to have his proper share. The conflict was a sharp one, and those behind Do Beers quickly rea- lized that they were dealing with elm as clever as themselves. They sore sten of decision, and at once gave Joel what ho asked ; indeed the bargain was a good one from their point of view, and at the sante time an excellent deal for Joel. A young man, not yet, forty, he found himself many times a mil- lionaire, but his success was spoilt, for w ithin a couple of months his w ife died, leaving him with a baby girl. He had been deeply in love with her, and this loss made South Africa hateful to hini. Accordingly lie returned to England and induced his widowed sister, Mrs. Goldberg, t.: live with him and look after his child Rebekah. Gradually he grew reconciled to the loss of his wife, and the love that he had lavished on her he "What is it. clear I'' she asked he transferred to itis daughter. tenderly. "What has happened? When she was still in her teens, his Aro you ill ambition returned with increased The girl made no reply, and her force, and he decided that her fu- weeping became more restrained. Ore should be as brilliant as money Her aunt took her in her arms, and could make it. Nothing had been held her to her breast. missed that could give to a nater- "Tell me, my dear. Surely you nlly clever girl every accomplish- can trust your aunt !" incnt that the world appreciates. ' • It is nothing. r suppose I aim and he felt inordinately proud of eut of sorts," Rebekah answered her as she stood before hire in all despondently. Mrs. Goldberg shook her fresh young beauty. Her fea- her head, and looked anxiously at tures were not of n pronounce her niece. There had Leen no see - Jewish type, and it would have been rets between thein, and she had difficult to guess that she belonged been a second mother to the girl. to the chosen race. "Shall 1 send for a doctor?" she Joel had set out with the firm asked gently. idea of entering the most exclusive set in Society. He had not tried to dazzle with his wealth, but had gone quietly to work with consum- mate tact and skill. The Earl of \Wolverholme had been a good it lend. If there had been anything aggressive in Joel, or if there had been the slightest stain on his name the Earl would not have moved a f:r.ger to help him. But his repu- tation in the ('ity was of the clean- est. and he had never been known to perform a sharp action, er to leave a friend in the lurch. From their first nlect•ing the Earl had conceived a great liking for hint. for lie was first rate coni- 1•nrty. witty. well-read. and with a quiet. dignified manner that in- stinctively inspired respect. It was Joel who proffered his sere i. es. The Earl was not very rich, when one considered his p .sit ion. and .Joel suggested to hiiu certain invest- tnents which would be likely to add t, his income. The fir'.t deal turned taut a peat succus•, end he drifted into being his financial adviser, by miles. Why didn't you get up and come with me, lazy man?" Her father smiled indulgently, rsnd Mrs. Goldberg handed her two ( r three letters. She sat down be- side thein, and opened an envelope. Her color left her face as she road, and the letter trembled in her fin- gers. With an effort she controlled herself, and looked apprehensively at. her father and aunt. They had not noticed her agitation. and she sighed with relief. She rose front her chair and walked quietly into the house. As soon as she reached her bedroom and had shut the door, she threw herself on to the bed, and dry passionate sobs racked her frame. Her life had been one long suc- cession of wishes that had been gratified upon their expression, but now her greatest desire was doom - co to disappointment. The letter was from Cicely Stanton, and an- nounced the engagement of Lord Harecastle to Miss Ethel Fetherson. The blow was a sudden one, for there had been no rumor, and no coupling of their names in the way that generally precedes an engage- ment. She had been living in a fcol's paradise, almost content with lavishing her passion upon him, and never considering if it were taunted. The mere act of loving bad been happiness, and there was always the belief and hope that his kindness, and affectionate manner to her, betokened an affection that would end in marriage. She looked back upon the past months, and was obliged to own that neither by word or deed had Ise led her to think that he loved her. The feeling that she had be- stowed her passion unasked, and where it was not wanted, added to her anguish of soul. A flow of tears soon carte to her relief, and she sobbed as though her heart would that had taken break. Hope months in the building, was shat- tered in an instant, and the blow was beyond her strength. The door opened, and Mrs. Gold- berg enteral. She started violent- ly when she saw Rebekah in tears, and ran quickly to her side. A startled flush colored Rebekah's' theirs." Mrs. Guldberg said reflec- cheek, and the turned away her face. "Why do you ask that question, aunt i'' "Only for you off n good, dear. There is no shame ill owning your love to mo. Ho is worthy of it." "But if he should love some one else.', "You don't know that. He is not engaged, as far as we aro aware, and I hate heard no gossip coupling his name with, any ono. Tell me truly—do you love him 1" "But Cicely Stanton writes that he is engaged to a Miss Ethel l'etherston." "A little cat. I never liked her. And 1 am confident that it is not true. The Earl would have been the first to hear of it." "You think so, aunt 1" ,}{p.. fe !.►. Wws '..: el ter . o -..l hope c lice more beamed in her oyes. Af- ter all, it might not be true, and she might not bo doomed to a life of misery. To the Rebekahs of this world, love is not merely a pastime, an in- cident ; not a joy for an hour—but for a lifetime; they cannot cast off their affections as they would a soiled gown. It is the sante qua- lity that fortifies a Jew for life's struggle that raises theta above the common ruck of Hien. Their pas- sions, whether they bo of affection, or of a desire for gain, are fierce and steadfast. And in this respect Rebekah was a worthy daughter of Joel Josephs. "Has he ever said anything that would lead you to suppose that 1" • -- "No, no," Rebekah interrupted hastily. "He has always been kind and affectionate—and who could help loving him she burst forth passionately. Mrs. Guldberg took her hand and gently stroked it. "My pride is wounded. Why did weeseseeevemoswAsysowasw you surprise my secret? Half the (inc did not need to be a clever bitterness is that I should love un- asked," n student, of physiognomy to recognize asks l," Rebekah continued more that the leading characteristic in quietly. Mr. John Barth was concentrated "Lo.e does not, demand an ask-selhshness. )t peeped from his ing. It creeps on one unconscious - small, pig -like eyes, from his heavy Tho highest in the land would be mouth, from his wrinkled forehead. proud of your love, dearest. Hold It proclaimed itself in every note of up your head and look the world his deep, self-satisfied voice. It in the face. If you are doomed to lurked in every cut of his clothes, disappointment, bear your burden the bulge of his waistcoat, the sweep with courage, as befits ono of the of his watch chain. Moreover, It race from which you spring. Ignor was reflected in the faces of the ant people revile us, but we love three people who sat at the brcak- P Pfast table,his two sons, Arthur and course,it is all your own fault." our pride. Suffering is our Rcrit- age. Bear it bravely." George, and his daughter Mabel. "Well, I don't know; it was my There was silence for a while. Whilst those three endured, or de- confounded luck, I suppose." Each was busy with her thoughts. scendants, there was small possibil- "There is no such thing as luck, At last Mrs. Goldberg rose. ity of the Barth tradition for egot- sir," declared Mr. Barth, severely, "I think you had better rest be- ism falling into oblivion. forgetting that ten minutes ago he fore lunch. Wash away those tears, It was Mr. Barth's practice at had made a very drlrerent state - and conte down looking your own breakfast time to read his paper in sweet self. It is strange to sec you pompous silence, though occasion- s( sad." lively. "Rebekah, too, would be a fit con- sort for any roan." "I agree with you, Joel. The child's happiness is just as precious o rile as it is to you. 1 du su hope that there is no truth in this en- gagement." I consider it very unlikely to be true. Harecastle is thoroughly straightforward, and Rebekah would not be in love with hint un - ler there had been some encourage- ment." "I don't agree with you in that, Joel." "1 know my child," he said im- patiently. "And she has our fam- ily pride. Harecastle is coming down to -day, and we shall then know for certain. I must say that like his., immensely, and there is no man living that I should prefer for r soli." brother and sistet looked at one another anxiously. Joel was not confident in spite of his worus. "I had better go and sco what the Earl wants," 1►e said, as he rose abruptly and left the room. The Earl was pacing to and fro, now and then giving an impatient look at the door. Of a calm and phlegmatic disposition, his manner denoted unusual nervousness. "It gees against the grain, but I am afraid it is the only way," he stuttered to himself. "Joel is gen- erous, but will my request be too great a tax l" The door opened, and Joel enter- ed hastily. (To be Continued.) THE HOME -COMING OF CECIL CLIVE back. And ho wants to know if you can lend hire a suit of clothes to put ou, before he comes in here." A suit cf clothes! Those simple words told their own story. So, like the prodigal of the .Scriptures, Cecil had come horse, a beggar, ragged and penniless. It was disgraceful. It was unbearable. It was altogeth- er scandalous. •'How dare he come to the house in such a state!" cried a,abel, who once, it was believed, had entertain- ed a. tender feeling for Cecil. "Kick hire out, governor," advis- ed George. "Or let me," pleaded Arthur. "Silence!" roared old Barth. "When I want your advice I will ask for it, but until then be kind enough to keep it to yourselves. Admit Mr. 1ecu, John, but tell hun that, at present I cannot deprive my ward- robe to suit his convenience." "Very good, sir," replied the ser- vant, as he withdrew from the room. A inonmeut later he returned, fol- lowed by a tall, thin young fellow with a bronzed, frank face. Look- ing on him, one perceived that his desire for a change of clothing was highly natural. His garb, which had once been a lounge suit, seem- ed to have clone a considerrble deal of lounging since the day when it left the hands of the tailor, and al- together he was an exceedingly good imitation of a particularly shabby scarecrow. "Halloa, uncle! Hallos, all of you 1" he burst out when John had gone. "Glad to sec you, though I suppose none of you will return the. compliment. The only person who seemed glad to behold my hand- some countenance was little Miss Holmes, the nursery governess, who almost cried with joy. But, then, she's unsophisticatea, and doesn't count." N••-••••••••••••••••••1 • •- About the Farm z • • M♦••••••••••••••••••N HEALING O1�\\'OUNDS. Animals on the farm) are continu- ally being injured by accidents that happen in a thousand dtrterent ways. Barb wire cuts are most fre- quent, and a word er to 0 of ad- vice as to the proper treatment in the hands of farmers will not be amiss. The first thing, to gain a correct understanding of a sane and effective method of treating wounds, is to remember that ea- ture does the Reuling and that re- medies applied are simply fur t/ purpose of assisting nature. ' o right mental attitude in this re- spect will tend to eliminate a thou- sand and one nostrums which aro tried in rapid succession in the be- lief that there is somewhere, if it could bo found, a specific remedy with a magical influence to bring about the desired recovery in a marvellous way. Mankind has been diligently seeking such remedies for thousands of ears and is still keep- ing up the search. It is fieee that such a view of the situation, which .s based purely upon superstition, sl ould be eliminated and that we should get down to principles based upon scientific research, and in- stead of groping blindly in the dark seeking the "where" let us always be ready to inquire "why." The ordinary wound will heal of itself if not interfered with. This interference may be from germ in- fection, parasites, or too much. meddling with various applications or. the part of man. Now, Int us "You may sit down, Cecil," ob- suppose a case. A Horse has a bad - served old Barth, in a dignified ly lacerated leg from contact with voice, "and I will hear what you a barb wire. The first thing to do have to say. I perceive, though, • of course, would be to stop the without any explanation, that you bleeding. This can be accomplish - have come back to England in a ed by a tight bandage of clean white highly deplorable state!" muslin, tied directly over the "H'm ! It looks like it, doesn't, wound, or above it. Often the it?" said Cecil, as he phtmped him- bleeding artery will protrudo, and self into a chair and smiled at every- a thread can be run under it with a body. "And, really, I Haven't much needle and the artery tied. I)o pot to say. My clothes will speak for vsc flour, dirt or cobwebs, Vice ire themselves and save me the unnecessary and may produce a trouble." dangerous infection. "You are penniless, of course?" Having stopped the bleeding, re - observed Mr. Barth. "And, of move the clots of blood and cut off with She kissed her tenderly, and a soothing word left her alone. She sought out her brother, who was strolling along tho terrace. "1 should like a word with you, Joel. Shall we go into the smok- ing room!" she said gravely. ally he unbent sufficiently to impart 'I •. Clearing his fame to aparagraphy g his throat with much dignity he pro- ceeded to do so on this occasion. "Tho luck of some men is amaz- ing,"' he observed. "Listen to this paragraph." The report referred to a certain With a look of curiosity he follow- Mr. Constantine 1llcllwraith, who ed her. Fortunately the room was had succeeded in amassing n fortune empty, and they drew their chairs of £500,000 in the goldfields of the together. Klondike. The small procine eyes "What is the mystery, Ruth ?" lie of Mr. Barth glowed hot with envy asked with a smile. as he read the words, and he put "It's Rebekah." down the paper almost angrily. "Is she ill'." he asked anxious- "It is a painful thing," he observ- i ment; "let me remind you that the rolling stone never gathers any moss.' laughed. Gccil "My der uncle," he said, "as the quoting of popular sayings seems to appeal to you, let vie re- mind you of one which suggests that you should never kick a mart when he is down." Mr Barth snorted with indigna- tion. "How dare you, sir,"' ue exclaim- ed, tempestuously, "how dare you address me in this manner? Is it not enough that you come back hero like a beggar, without adding inso- lence and impertinence to your oth- ly ed, 'that men like myself, who have er disgraceful doings 1" "In mind, only. The child is very worked hard and steadily, should I The outcast smiled bitterly. unhappy. I found her cry•iog as amass a mere competence, whilst i "It is as i expected," he said ; "if though her heart would break.'' these adventurers should wallow in I had returned home laden with "Rebekah crying :" lie cried in millions . treasure my sins would have been amazement. "It roust be something 'The governor's got the hump this forgotten, and i should have had serious." morning," whispered Arthur to his the fatted calf killed in my honor. "Have you heard that Lord hare- brother. "No chance of my getting As it is, I suppose that i cannot castle is engaged to a Miss Ethel that fiver I expected." look for any help from you, uncle, Fetherston?'' "It's like your confounded sauce or from my cousins. 1 must get un tie, and I don't believe it," he . " -1 1 G , ' as best I can." Ttie stony faces of the four people regarded him with cold eyes as he spoke, and he nodded. "Yes. exactly," he murmured; "your faces speak for themselves. There's not one of you will hold out, a friendly hand to me, not one." A sob sounded of a sudden at the open door, and an instant later it was flung wide open and a slender, pretty girl rushed into the room. "It's a shame—a terrible shame," she faltered ; and I can't stand it. Mr. Cecil, you were awfully good to „ to expect tt, grow et Gorge Rebekah shook her head. said with vigor. And I should he '?yeti ought to be ashamed of your - \o, 1 ant feeling better now, very disappointed if it were true. „ aunt," she answered with a brave 1I liko that young pian, and I had self. dreamt— Shut up: retorted Arthur, cracking an egg viciously. Miss Mabel now put in her word. "Ile will have all the women after him, anyhow," she said. "I wish there was a chance for me." "I wish so too," observed her father. "It is high time that you got married and did something for me in return for the money I've wasted on your education." "meths!' old thing, thought Mabel. and then added to her inner me before you went away. and I— self : "If ever 1 do marry a rich man t .tempt at a snidle that was pitiful in its sadness, and that told Mrs. Goldberg that this was more than a pawing indisposition. "Now, dear one. just tell the "Rebekah loves him dearly. Af- ter a go.'d deal of pressure she ad- mitted it to vie." Mrs. Goldberg stopped and look - what is troubling you. Think of 1 cd anxiously at her brother. inc as your mother I ant sure 1"Well, what is it i he said irri- love you 118 "It is nothing," Rebekah repeat - cc' firmly. "Well, child, I nm going to stay in this room till you choose t•, tell me." Mrs. Goldberg spoke very decidedly. ntid after another alixi- oas look at Rebekah. wh•, was still tably. "She has received a letter from a friend, which says that this en- gagement is an accomplished fact." "I don't believe it. But, does Harecastle love Rebekah? That is the question. Has he told her so t" "No." !sing on the bed, she drew up an "He must ha% e flirted and given arra chair. She noticed a letter ly- ler encouragement, for my (laugh- ing on the floor, the hand writing• ter is not one who would give her of which was large and clear. A I aftections unasked. If the man has sentence stood out plainly, and she! played fast and loose, he shall sid- e. old not help reading it. "Von' fur." w ill doubtless be interested to hear Mrs. Goldberg smiled doprecat- that lord Harecastle is engaged to ingly. and they looked round ns a Ethel Fetherston." servant approached them. Her suspicions were immediately "His lordship would like to see you, fir. Josephs..' ..\-ery good... "He is in the library. and he de• sired Inc to say that the matter is cf some importance." "Tell his lordship that 1 vv ill be with hint in five minute." For a while Joel appeared to be thinking deeply. "This is worrying me very much. Ruth. As you know. I would do ens thing to further Reliekah's hap- 1•iness. Anything!" he repeated ig'irously. "My only pleasure in life is in her happiness. 1 don't see my way clear." "The niatth would be a good one from the Earl's point of view. Veit sre immensely wealthy, and they have not too much money. Althotjgh vt. are Jews, our family is ancient. and our pedigree as long as aroused, for she had long wished %illicit the F:arl had derived very that her niece sl Id marry Lord considerable benefit. Apart from Ifarecastle, whorl she thought was their bu'i, ess relations, a great in- v orthy of being her husband. The tirnacv sprain/ up between them. conviction cattle to her that lRele- nnd their families we ri• thr •wn very kali lured him, and that the news elm!) together. Fr on the out"t't of his engagement was the cause of Harecastle and Rebekah bed her agitation. Otho said not a npp•rrtred 1•• like one another: w..rd. but waited patiently until Cyril tr.:it 'd her w ith frank cam- Rebekah should completely recover nraderie. and gradually beget) to her self -centre!. tenf►d.' in her as he would have .\t last Rebekah rose from the lt..ne if she had been his sister. I•cd. end walked over to her aunt. 'fhcre hath never passed betwe'n ''I ani heartily ashamed of my - them it v.s.rd "r an not that might self. aunt. Yon nest think ere have here called flirtation, bet Re- r hildish• but it shan't occur again. heksh feel tort her heart. laird it is n•'thing to worry about." lips• ass was her girlish ideal. Mrr. Uoldberg drew her to her. eel she heron 1•' appreciate Itis and pasted her arm around her .tr• ,-e.el. -w tic) manliness. she fell v.aist. t.ir.ril• i ' 1 ,ie with hire. dare---istle "Do ren really lot' Lurd Harr- y s I':e hist p••r'••:1 alio would have (mile ' she asked gently. 1'11 take good care that dad doesn't have a finger in the pie." At that moment John, the aged servant. entered the room with look of intense agitation on his face. •'I beg pard(.'', sir," he said, ad- dressing his roaster. "but could I speak to you for a minute 1" ••\\-het the mischief are you mak- ing a mystery about 1" roared old Barth. "What's happened .'' The servant hesitated. "It's about Mr. Cecil," he faltered. Mr. Barth turned pale. Cecil was his nephew and the family prodigal ; he had been brought up by Mr. Barth en a small annuity left to the boy by his father. and at the age of twenty-one had been promptly packed off to Australia, to sink or swim as he chose. or as the Fates de- cided. Not a word from him had reached the Barth household in the interval, and Mr. Barth had long since congratulated himself on hav- ing got rid of the spendthrift so easily. When. therefore, his name was mentioned by the butler. it is not surprising that he turned pale with amazement and fear. "Well,' he snapped, "what of him "It you please, sir, he's come 1 haven't forgotten. Let me be your friend, now that the others have turned against you." Amazement, horrible and over- whelming. was engraved on the face of Mr. John Barth and on the faces of his offspring. For a moment the former could scarce find speech, but when the worths came they were Jove -like in t suis solemn porten- tousness. "Miss Ilolrnes," said the magis- terial voice, "this is most unusual— most extraordinary --i might almost say unladylike. Ohlivously, you have been eavesdropping.'' "Yes, I have," she cried. "And I'm not ashamed of it. Was it my fault if you raised your voice thati could overhear every word in the garden 1 And when I heard those cruel words I couldn't control my- self any longer. I felt I must come here. and --and--" ('ecil turned towards her, and in his eyes there shone a light whieh not one of them had ever seen be- fore. He went towards the girl and took her hand. raising it to his lips. 'Thank you." he said. gently. "I am glad that 1 have at least one friend left in this house. I-1 shall never f•,rRet. (To be Continued.) the ragged edges of muscles with shears. :\ pan of antiseption solu- tion should he p-ovided. One or the cheapest antiseptics on the farm, good for man or beast, is creolin. Add a teaspoonful of this. to a pint of water that has been boiled. Place the knife. shears, etc.., in this sol•ttion, and wash the Bands before beginning. A having cleauo out the wou it thorough' with the antistrike solution. Sea that, there is good drainage front tltc wound at the bottom. Do not allow it to star'►• healing with a pocket that will hold pus. As it is practically impossible to keep a wound on a horse anti- septic, it is not advisable for it farmer to tie up the wound ; leave it exposed to the air and apply tho antiseris wash several times a day. Three good anti ,eptics are, corrosive sublimate. which can be I.urchased at the drug store in tab- lets ready for use, formalin lid i,oracie acid solution. After ale it a week, it is well to change to dry diessing. (;lean air -slaked lime, 1-owdered over the wound twice daily, is very saitsfcetory. The. so- called "proud flesh" is only un- healthy granulation. It is seldom Advisable for the farmer to inter- fere with this condition by using caustics ; the results are usually dis- astrous; better in this case to call i t a qualified veterinarian. If mag- gots should get into the wound a little turpentine and chloroform will help bring them to the surface where they may be pi, ked out. 1 (11, not mention sew iAg up the wound for the reason that in case of the ragged barb wire cut it is very seldom worth while to do so. :\ wound, to heal prsperly, trust 1 gotten perfectly clean an. free horn germs from the start7 and thin kept clean. Remember that it is largely a matter of keeping nangerous germs out and giving nature a chance.—Vet. ter n+h HEART I ISF:ASE. Most so-called eases of heart dis- ease aro nothing but cases of indi• gestion or nervous disturbances. Whenever the heart is really dis- eased there are certain common- sense precautions e observance will lessen risk to ,le. When one is lying down it is wrong to rise 'uddenly to the erect p:,sition. Even to nit up quickly is danger- ous. The reason is that by riefeg cne allows the blood in the veins of the head and neck to run with increased force toward the heart, and one also renders it harder for the heart to send out its hl 1. for now a urge quantity has to be sent upward. Hence the heart in doubly tried. t "Do yeti remember ansthi:,g i.1 Mr. 11.1" "Oh. yes. 1 know him very well," was the reply. "Sines he's retired front business an hen. ester man doesn't breathe." Burglar —"Did you ever study geometry. iiill1'' Rill — "Yes." Burglar—"Good! i wish you'd tell me how to square a straight police. roan."