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Exeter Advocate, 1908-11-05, Page 21 1 Mtipaall001NSSONS>lSaMSNDee 3•11N•Mai' erne. Mr. L. A. Cote, Assistant Manager 14,4 1'i torso, Quebec, e'arneda, writes a 1,tter to the Peruna Drug Litt. Cu., liven i : -r. Time Heals Most Wounds A 'Cale of t.ove and Disappointment 7 33111414100416 WINIO•1140 1110Z0011104, 3 3 CrOleRliaet001130sOO`39i- CHAP•I r:l{ 111. let us lease the subject alone, ' Joel %aid firmly. "You want to see me," .lust said A gleam of hope came to the by way of opening the converse- Earl's face. Ho rose, and going to tion. a side -board, mixed himself a stiff "Yes, Joel. I am going to ties- brandy and Soda, which he drank' pass on your good nature. Sit u-- a gulp. down, won't you 1 You will find "1t is nut my habit," he said apo - cigars on the table," the Earl said logetically, "but I feel the strain. nervously, and Joel looked up cirri- 1 aha not so young as 1 was." ously, as he noticed his unusual There followed a silence which was manner. very embarrassing to the Earl, and "You know that anything I can he fidgetted nervously in his chair. do—" he began. "Be the bye, your son is coming' "Yes, I know ; you've been a good dews► to day, is ho not?" friend to me in the past, and 1 am "Yes," the Earl replied listless- gi ateful, but—" ly. "I expect hits this afternoon. He hesitated for a moment. "A fine fellow-Harcastle, a very "What is it I" fine fell ,w. He must be nearly "I've made a foci of myself. thirty," Joel Said reflectively. That's all." "About that." "What particular kind of fool's "I wonder he does not marry," The species is large." Joel continued quietly, but his eyes MR. 1.. A. COTE. "A financial idiot. I've been were fixed on the Earl's face. speculating." "I don't believe he has thought AR I LR (NH 1! P Joel looked at the Earl in sur- of it." priso. "It is time that he should con - "1 thought that you consulted rise sider it. There is the title, you upon your investments," he said know." t -RU -VA IAM COMPLETELY CURED "Harecastle Harecastle is a little difficult to Mr. L. A. Cote, Assistant Man - "Yes, and I wish to Heaven that understand. He is exigeant. I ager Hotel Victoria, Quebec, Can., 1 had contented myself with doing suppose he will marry when he writes: ie. My expenses aro groat, as you meets the right woman." "I suffered with catarrh for know, and I was not making money, so I plunged." "Foolish man, but could you not lave asked my advice about the plunge i I know something about financial matters -oven the gamb- ling side." "To be frank, I was ashamed to do so. You have been so very good to inc..' "Is it serious?" "That depends upon the point of view. You would say that it is a mere bagatelle, but to ine—" He shrugged his shoulders ex- pressively. �„ "Have you any accounts here?" Joel asked, but there was no sym- pathy in his manner, for there was a little personal feeling in the fact that the Earl had vcntared without consulting bine. The Earl handed hien some papers which he quickly mastered. "It appears to me that you are involved to the extent of taenty- five thousand pounds," he said gravely. "That is so, and 1 don't see my say out of it. The estates. as you ar,• aware, are strictly entailed, the Earl said nervously. "A fortunate thing for Lord liar,•cnstle." "Yes, and I don't. care to ask hies to break the entail." I should think net, but he would do it like a shot." "Yes, Cyril °s a good son, but there is a reason that prevents me from asking him, even if I eared to do so." "And that is 1" ,, "I cannot explain, but it exists, the Earl said listlessly. Re meant the state of his health, which he knew would weigh with Cyril to an enormous extent, and a surprising sense of delicacy made him look with repugnance upon the idea of using this as a lever. They were both silent. The Earl !coked anxiously at Joel as though he was waiting for him to speak, but the Jew looked grimly on the ground. "('an you find any way out of my difficulties?" the Earl blurted out at last, and his breath came quick- ly as he awaited the reply. "At the moment. I cannot say that 1 do. 1 should like to think it over. Twenty-five thousand pounds is a large sum of money. What do your lawyers say I" "I haven't dared to tell them of Iry petition. but their cry will be 'Security, Security.' and I have none t . offer them... "What will rnur position be in the event of your not Anding this mon- ey 1" Joel arked with a keen lank. "There can only 1)0 ••ne res►de- I,ankruptcy'," the Earl said with itcsp ir. "That would indeed be a blown. Your family has held up its head for g.'neratiens. And then, too, some of the incnnveniencee are per- ee:nal. You lose your clubs, you cheque means to rue. My worries was turned awa • from him. .' 1 now' %etc hegiuning to tell open inc. "Does he ?" Joel insisted. The Earl shrank as if struck by and now, thanks to you, I can have "I see that aunt has been speak- s blow, but Joel went on relent- Ic city. '•Of course there aro many who etherv i 't t the (' mit• Rut "He ought to marry money, es- about eight years, and have tried pecially after what yob have told many physicians or specialists for . small hands clasped tightly to- me," Joel said pointedly. this sickness, and never obtained gether. "Yea, he certainly (tight to marry any relief. It was only after using "For some years," said the dig - money,'' the 1.arl repeated. your Peruna medicine that I began nified voice, "you have occupied a "And it he could combine beauty to get better. I have used ten bot- position in my household. and I with the money—" ties up till now, and am glad to say have no reason to disapprove of The Earl suddenly recognized that I am completely cured. I am you; but your conduct ihis morn - that there lay a meaning in the con- glad t'• let the public know it. A ing makes it impossible for me to versation, and he drew himself up, good thing is never too dear." let you continue as governess to my saying : We have ou file many testimoni- two youngest children. Your sym- "Speak out, man; do you mean els like the one given here. Pro- pathy with a penniless and reckless your daughter?" trebly no other physician in the ne'er-do-well proves that you are Joel owed his head. world has received such a volume not fit to have the training of young "And would you relieve me of my of enthusiastic letters of thanks as minds, and so, Miss Holmes, I will difficulties I" Dr. Hartman for Peruna. ask you to take a month's notice." "I will snake no bargain, buts-" The girl did not seem to mind very A smile broke over his face, and much. the Earl approached hint with out- R b "1 will go this very day," she said strotched hand. bravely. "Nothing would give Inc greater "That is as you please," replied pleasure than this marriage,'' he Mr. Barth, magnanimously, and Said effusively. "1 admire your feeling vaguely that he was doing a daughter ; and I think Harecastle very noble action, "but perhaps it would snake her a good husband." will be better." "That is the great thing. Iain „ * * * « * not buying her a title," lie said a * little hastily. "It will be a splendid thing for AAAAAAAWAAAAAAAAAAAA T` R �,i- "Wm! That's queer:" ommented THE I1OML-COMING Barth. "He told mo to be at the house at the same hour." Once again the door opened, and father and Fon started up, ready to snake their obeisances to she gulden calf as represented by Mr. Constan- tine !.1e1Iwraith, but to tae supreme "And, meantime." thundered Mr, amazement of both of them they beheld Arthur and Mahe!. "Why, upon my word, this seems like a family party," spluttered Mr. Barth, wondering what uas the went away a beggar and you have meaning of this extraordinary meet - conte home a beggar. Bo off ! And ins• "N hat brings you here 1" Hie- d you ever attempt to cross the "Wo were asked to call at eleven," replied Arthur and Mabel in a breath. Confidences followed slowly. It semeed that George had seeretely written She millionaire asking for a position as secretary ; that Arthur had begged him to find him an ap- pointment as something in 1- • City ; and that Miss Mabel had actually been bold enough to inquire wheth- er he desired a lady typist. Each had kept the application secret from the other, but now concealment was futile, and they all looked remark- ably foolish -all except Mr. Barth, who preserved his august manner although he felt decidedly uncom- fortable. "It looks as though Mcllwraith were going to make fouls of us," who was always very pugnacious said George, in an undertone. when there was nobody to fight. "These Colonial chaps have no man- 11 r. Barth, however, was silent. nets'" Obviously he was considering a „ "Shue up,' growled his brother; weighty matter, and the outcome of here he comes." his deliberations proved rather un- As he spoke the footsteps on the pleasant for Miss Holmes. Clear - it approached the door, and ing his throat, he said in a loud, it swung open slowly. Then, once judicial tone :-- the amazement was imaged in "Miss Holmes, be good enough to tlhe faces of them all, for there, attend to me." standing before them, clothed in The girl rose, and stood with her perfect garb and looking the very picture of health and prosperity, stood the prodigal, Cecil Clive. "Good morning," he said. "Glad to See you all so purictuat." Mr. Barth rose and faced him nervously. "Look here, my fine fellow !" he exclaimed; "how you have wormed your way into this house I don't know, but, 1 suppose, with your usual cunning, you have contrived to get around Mr. Mellwraith. But we have come to sec him, and not you. So be kind enough to go." Cecil laughed. "Now long, uncle," he asked, "ha a you been in the habit of turn- ing a man out of his own room 1'' Barth stared at him wildly. "What -what do you mean?" he gasped, whilst the others stood rigid, like graven images. "I mean this: that the Hall and everything that is in the Hall is mine. I mean that Cecil Clive, the beggar, is dead, and that Constan- tine Mcllwraith, the millionaire, has taken his place. I mean that when Cecil Clive was adopted by old Mc- llwraith and took his name his luck changed, and he won the gold for which he sought. I mean that ho came back home dressed in raga to test you, to behold whether or riot you would give him tne cold should- er -whether you were made of de- cent stuff or sordid material. I mean all this, uncle, and I mean something else. I mean to give you all five minutes to quit this house, and if ever any of you, except Mabel -who, because she is a woman, must he treated with some regard - show your faces here again, I'll have you turned out by my servants." "Great Jove, my own words!" feet, and that very day he sat down gasped Mr. Barth. "You have a and wrote to Mr. Mcllwraith, beg- good memory." ging for an interview. "Yes; I have a good memory, air, "The fact that we are such near and I never forget. I invited the neighbors makes me bold to address lot of you here this morning so that you," he concluded. "And I believe I might reveal to you the truth thut the scheme which 1 desire to and then send you packing." OF CECIL CLIVE Barth, "'remember that it is my house, and that your place is on the other side of the door. Be off'. I never want to see you again. You threshold again 1'11 have you turned out. by the servants." Cecil laughed. His uncle's bru- eluy did not seem to atlect him nearly so much as little Miss Holmes's kindness had done, and he went towerds the door with gay feet. "1'm going, uncle," he said ; "don't lose your temper. Good- bye, all of you." Miss Holmes sat in a corner, cry- ing softly. He approached the girl, patted her gently on toe shoulder, and then went from the room. "A good riddance," said Georges "He's positively hateful," com- mented Mabel. "Another moment and I'd have thrown hits out," muttered Arthur, "You will be glad to hear,Miss Rebekah, that Harecastle is con- ing this afternoon," the Earl said to her. Her face flushed and for a mo- ment her lips trembled. Joel curs - ea the Earl beneath his breath, and hurriedly changed the conversa- tion. He looked round quickly, but none of the guests appeared to have noticed Rebekah's confusion. The conversation became general, and Rebekah recovered her com- posure. She only wondered why hadaddressed the remark se pointedly to her. There seemed' family Inc news that had just reach - to bo a strange significance in his ed Met.dowhurst, to the effect that voice. Constantine Mellwraith had pur- When the meal was over, she took chased the Hall and intended settl- her father by the arm, and led him ing down there for some months. out on to the terrace. "The man is enormously rich," "It is a long time sines' we load went on Mr. Barth. "And rio doubt a stroll together, dad. Let. tis wan- he will be correspondingly generous. der for an hour," she said eagerly. 11 1 can interest hint in that scheme "Very well, dear. Hun and fetch of mine for adding new plant to the my cigar case," he said indulgent- works, it will mean a difference of ly. thousands per annum to me." Joel Josephs had never been Now, Mr. Barth did not believe in know to refuse a request of his letting kite grass grow under his daughter, even although his accom- plishment caused him some personal inconvenience. For a time they walked along in silence, for there was that relation- ship between them, when speech is not necessary to companionship. "How old are you, Rebekah?" he asked suddenly. "What a question," she cried merrily. "Surely you know." "Is it twenty-one or twenty- two 1" ' •Twenty-two and a half, if you require extreme accuracy." tto "No, I appreciate that Rebekah the neighborhood," observed Mr. would adorn any position, even if Barth a few weeks later; "though I she were dower'ess. There is no wonder why he selected our part of reed for the word 'bargain' in con- T the country for his home." noction with your daughter." the Earl d He had been discussing with his "With reference to your son, do you think he cares for her 1" "They have always been friends, T should think that it is very pro- bable. Harecastle is the kind of roan who might jib at your vast wealth. He is very touchy, and would imagine that he would be upon to the imputation that it was the money that was the attraction." "1 do not fear that, where Re- bekah is concerned," Joel said an- grily, for his pride was touched. "No, of course not."' "I may take it then that this match would mess; with your ap- proval." "'Of course. my dear fellow. 1 will do anything in my power to further it; I will speak to Hare - castle to -day." "You will have to handle him de - "You may trust rue. As far as we are concerned, the matter Is settled. You can answer fur Re- bekah 1" "I think so, but it is Harecastle who must ascertain her feelings. "Cyril has always been a gond "I wonder 1 Ihase nut lust you son. I d0n't think he will he un- before this," he remarked with his reasonable," the Earl so..., and he ryes foxed straight before him. looked at the papers which were ly "It is not for lack of opportunity. ing beside Joel. dad. but 1 am content to remain "Twenty-five thousand pounds with you. 1 roust meet the man a ill put you straight 1" Joel asked. that 1 like better than yourself, ' "Yes, quite," the Earl replied. she said nervously. nee he watched him take out his "'They are different kinds of af- cheque book. fcction, dearest. I shall not he jea- "I am g••iog to give you a chegt'e teus of the man you love," he said now. Remember I trust you impli- citly, and you must not play me false," Joel said quietly'. "You may rely up',n me, Joel, I give you my word of honer. You cannot realize a hat a relief this gravely. "The man 1 love," she repeated mechanically. "I believe he exists, Rebekah." be said quietly. She made no reply, hut. her face is ing to you. I am sorry she 'lid so, father. Rhe surprised rhe. or my secret would still be my own.' "The man you hate chosen is usallythey'siare of the callous ate an interview that bad been em- suitable in every way. i have the 1•-eed. A mac of honor must feel barrassing in the extreme. During greatest admiration for hies."' it kcenit." the meal he was in the highest spin '-It hurts mo that we should dis- ••Cen't vein see tour wa} to help toe and Joel could hardly recob- cuss it, father. Remember that, the rip easy mind. I expect lunch ready ; shall we go Having got what he required, the 1.art was only too glad to termin- lee the Ferri bevan. r.izc the half -broken man who had Ile seated himself beside Joel : his that morning appealed to him so face ea" pile with anxiety, and his 1'tifnlly. fingers reeked herv..nsly. Rebekah had come dew letairs, "•Mt advice is always at your des- end all trace of her recent agita pail." Joei replied. tem had dirappeered. save for the ••Man alive,. 1 don't mean thet. dark rims under her ryes that only Must I put it i'ite, w..rdi 1 You added to her be tuty. The Earl are not u.ually se dente,. Will von paid much attention to her, and his 1. nil 'ns' this money'" he .aid dee. wittiest sallies were reserved for herat ely her benefit. Ile succeeded in bring- • it ie a later sum. a` 1 !aid be. ing a smile to her lip•. and Mrs. I it, 1 de u••; abselntelt refute. Geleiberg gave a significant look at I. t 1 -II brat • i. , barrel; 1 witlr Ler Dresser. Her eye.' asked a t• e lou see ' t; 3te env de, ir'••n wrestler). Ind in reply he gave nn within as hour Ft•r the pre% nt 4 atneet in. eert•ept ilde nod. cffectiun may 1: ' only on one side. "fleet is nonsense. I ani sure that be levee you." "Please me, dad. Be silent, but first tell me one thing. Have you si.oken to the Earl'" she asked in a low voice "The Earl has spoken to me." he said evasively. "1 knew it." Phe cried indignant - let. 1 will not he discussed in this was . It is undignified. it is as if you were throwing me at their lie ads " "The ''ail spoke t,• we.- lie re- peated s ibhorrly. ' -He thinks it propose to you would prove mutual - Is advantageous." By return of post he received a communication from the great man's He went to the door and held it open. A slight, black -clothed figure came towards them. Lo, it was Miss • • • ♦ • About the Farm t • • . iii....••••••••••••..4 THE HORSE TBA DE. The present asp t and outlook for demand and p es of horse stuck, while not SO right as a couple of years ago, cannot be re- garded as by any means discourag- ing to breeders or to those likely to have that class of stock for sale iu the near future. Old and un- sound horses are constantly pass- ing oft the scene, and acute ills t•, which hurse::esh is liable annually carry off the usual quota, 'fleeing room for the young stock corning fcrward to fi11 the depleted ranks. On the other hand, trio opening nu' for settlement of new lands in than j: sections of the Dominion, and the construction of new railways and ether public works, will constantly call fur fresh supplies of horse power, while there is also a more or less steady home and export de- mand for horses of various classes, sonic fur army purposes, some for high-class saddle and carriage use, and others for heavy -draft and gen- eral purposes. \Virile farmers and ethers having a fancy for theitcr classes, and being fairly good lodg- e.• of such types, and acquainted with the requirements of the mar- ket for such, may do well to devote their attention to the breeding of that class for first-class specimens of which highly -remunerative prices are generally available, farrnerc, as a rule, are on safer ground in breeding and raising the heavier classes of work horses, for which there is a more extensive and steady demand, and which may be raised and trained for their work with less expense, and are less like- ly to be depreciated in value or usefulness for their work by slight blemishes or partial unsoundness. The heavy -draft crass can, also, as a rule, with judicious handling, be rut to work at an earlier age their the lighter sores, and the mares rut to breeding younger, and may (to a fair share . f farm work while carrying or suckling their foal and be no worse for such usage There is every probability that the Western Provinces will furnish a large demand for work horses next spring, while saddle horses of de- sirable type are, and are likely to be, eagerly sought after, the supply o'the latter being notably short. Those who have horses for sale will do well to give special attention to their care and fitting for sale dur• t ing the winter months, as flesh put or. a work horse '3 generally a pro- fitable investment when he is offer- ed fur sale, and fitting counts for much in the disposal of a saddle ofl carriage horse. And as hit 'emit oats are more etiful, and likely tc be less expensive this year than last, tne cost of preparing horses for sale should be comparatively less, so that those who have horses for sale, or who are disposed to speculate judiciously in such pro perty, would appear to have a rea- sonably good prospect for a profit- able business. Meantime, farmers, it would ap- pear, may safely continue to breed and raise a few colts each year, provided they pr )duce good speci- mens of the classes most in denian remembering that it costs no mor to feed and raise a horse likely to cell for a high price than one lore desirable, that will class as com- rnon. LIVE STOCK NOTES. Have you found out which aro your poorest cows 1 If you have not, better du it now, and if they do not pay for feed and care, don't t there. To avoid heaves, cold in the head and other similar troubles in your horse, feed hay from a low manger d not from an over hes rack. ' ht part." he sneered. "Silence:" shouted Cecil. 4," clover, and never musty hay of any out dare to insinuate one wordte belt cow in 145(1 was the big - are her,may forgetthat you gest "thief'' in the (terve, ready le are old enough to know better and eat her own hay and steal the lie?' - in. ' send you out quicker than you came lock from her ash e? - in. She knew, indeed ! She knew a t.h bed weakerit ams h - nothing. She believed me to be the and the other was skinned in April beggar that you also thought me to and her hide sold to buy groc•eriee with. stow, the stable, the well. ro crooned ration, the generous basket o ensilage, andhe water o each make the underling cow the pride of the dairy and the profitable cow ; ► the other, c t the drove was the hest cow, be - secretary, asking hint to call at the Holmes, the little governess, and winter Hall on the following morning at when Mr. Barth beheld her he flush - be. 1 eleven o'clock. ed crimson. Relighted by this speedy reply, "H'm : I can understand now why 1 d k Mr. Barth went !till way in the this person was ready to take your }Sed only gaud timothy or frig cheeriest of spirits, and on the next morning ho buttoned himself up in rust his must dignified frock -coat and t sallied forth to the Hall. 1 1 tl t T e d A resplendent man -servant ush ered him into the great oaken lib- eaten 1 c rary and asked him to sit down. 1 } ate. The one K K A mumen. tater the door openea and another visitor entered. Mr. 1 Barth jumped up in amazement. the. but she stood by me like the hl { "Hallos, George "' he exclaimed. brick that. she is. And when 1 heard F P "What on earth are yon doing that She had left your house I at a f t} t r here 1' once sought her out, loll her the distributed t h in the manger. "1 was just going to ask you the truth, and asked her to come here same question. dad." replies) each clay t<, aid me with my corres- George. sulkily. "As a matter of pondenee." while, 1 plan the bully fact, f have an appointment with Me. Barth snorted. old McIIuraith here at eleven." "y(ur secretary. eh he mutter- cause she lived and tl e ,th.'r died. _ - - -_„..,..= - ed. ('ome now, be hon- 1)o ynu time that Harecastle married ; and "Yes. sir. my secretory at present know just what your cows are do - he himself suggested that, you would - my wife that is to he." ing f••r you 1 Ten chances to ants make a suitable wife. I agreed Not another word was spokene in that there aro 'rime robber meas in with hire. That is all. surely you grim silence the little family party your herd and yon don't knew itee. do nut object. descended the steps of the big house because you Katie never kept any "is that all. father '•• and turned their faces homewards. !record of their milk yield. neither "Yee " Mr. Berth Sas the first to break the I have you toted their tnilk as to S g solemn hush. but his words lacked She sighed with relief. Joel their usual dignity. "We•11," his said, rnonrnfoll} "I'm (hanged -- London Tit -Bits. THF: END. eyed her narrealy. He hated to have to lie to her, but he knew right well that she would be rio party to the bargain that he had made that morning Yes. To himself he own- ed that be had made a purchase - the potihility of happiness fur his daughter, and he did not repent having done so. He was glad that she referred tie more to the subject. Ere long they retraced their steps. and he knew her thoughts. They were of Harceaale and the corrin; meeting. tTo be Continued.► "Now," said the warder to the fe•rger. who had just arrived at the `►risen, "we'll set yen to work. What can you do hest -Well, •1 you'll give me a week's practice en your signature. i'11 sign your e.f- * ficial papers for yon,• • said the eriauner. butter fat content. it is just guess t•.ork with you. What would you think of the mer•hant in town that ens content to (handle goods year in and year out without knowing whether it was at a pr•,fit er loss 1 .1nd yet that is exactly what the dairy farmer is doing I hu does 1101 know each individual row and what rhe is doing for him. Make up seer (rind t•, begin at once t•, find cot what. each cow :s doing and weed e•tit the unprofitabl r animal -4. iaxe.nv is the meit densely pet u lated of the (,tri_ .a States.