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HomeMy WebLinkAboutExeter Advocate, 1908-11-19, Page 71 1 103 a'1 co 3. WOO 0'8111I10a01101•a,OCae•D.0111•011100111 I ia►C0SelO111 1 1Inc Heals Most Wounds1 A Tale of love and Disappointment 000000••••••110•4114, 44 WNW* C001111MZGsso3Rt-ao•iate 1lti3 CHAPTER IV. --(Continued). hulum," he bait!, with ominous gravity. Indecision was depicted on the Earl's face. Ho longed to turn the ;Wan out, but he dared not do so. A dread fear clutched him that his tt, make a sacrifice." fin had found hien out.; his heart throbbed wildly, and he pressed his hand to his heart. For a year or two after his trea- son, he had lived in dread of the world gaining knowledge of his dastardly sale of his country, but time had lulled him into security, and it was only at rare intervals that he ever thought of the black deed of his life. He gasped for breath, and rising unsteadily, half filled n tumbler with neat spirit and gulped it down. "I really do not understand you, and I am not well enough to pro- long t his interview," Ito managed t•' say at last. "I seo that your lordship is in- disposed, and I can well under- stand it." Ackroyd rose with a pleasant smile, and walked slowly towards the door. He bad not mis- calculated, for as soon as his hand touched the knob, the Earl called to hint perompt•rily. "Perhaps I had better bear you," he said feebly, waling him once more to the chair. Ackroyd was in no haste to be- gin. He leant back comfortably. "Would your lordship mind if l smoke? I can think so much bet- ter with a cigar in my mouth, and 1 am desirous of dealing with you as gently as possible." The Earl motioned to the cigars, and with dry lips and strained eye watched iris visitor slowly light ono. 'As I was saying, some forty—or thirty, I believe, is correct—some thirty years ago your lordship was intrusted by the British Govern- ment with the charge of an import- ant negotiation at St. Petersburg. Ain I right?" Ackroyd asked cheer- fully. A nod of his head was his only answer, for he was incapable of speech. "Yon carried out your work suc- cessfully, that is from the Itussian point of view. It appears that about this timo you were engaged to be, married to a lady of wealth. Your own affairs were very touch involv- ed; and you found that it would be quite impossible to carry through this marriage without a very large John Ilnnkrn, a solicitor, and found sunt of money. Your estates were who should throw atones, Ackroyd Mr. Gregory waiting. With him entailed, and you emrld not •raise said in a silken voice. was a gentleman whom he recug- the money in any direction ; even I 'If you had said a thousand sized as .fudge \\'itmore, a mag - the Jews failed you• Accordingly Pounds, 1 might have been able to ietrate, who lived some miles out i. became necessary to smother, manage it," the F.arl said more o[ Sydney and who was much re - calmly. "I am sorry to have called tweeted. "I am afraid we must defer this discutettat, Cyril; but I warn you that nothing will move mo from the position that I have taken up. Think &.ser what 1 have said, and prepare Harecastle stared perplexedly at his father, was about to speak, but changed his mind and left the lib- rary. In the hall he was greeted most effusively by Joel, who shook Lim warmly by the hand. "Glad to see you have managed to get down at last. Your father bas been very anxious fer your presence." They moved aside to allow Ack- rowd to pass. Ilarecastle greeted hien with a surprised nod, as he recognized his fellow -traveller. "I know that mail," said Joel, when he had passed out of hearing. "Who is her "I've not the least idea. We travelled from town together. That is all I know of hien, save that he gave me an excellent cigar." "I shall place him soon," Joel said confidently. "His face leaves rather an unpleasant impression mien my mind. But come along, ply daughter and sister will be de- lighted to see you." Joel would take no refusal, but linked his arm in that of the youn- ger elan and led him on to the ter- race. Rebekah was looking her ,est. The walk had given her a color, or was it the pressure of Ffarecastle's hand? He seemed un- feignedly pleased to seo her. Ile would have given anything to b! alone to his thoughts, but ho did not care to be guilty of rudeness, so he did his best to be pleasant. But even Joel seemed to notice his absent-mindedness, and locked nt him curiously. "Is there any truth in Hare - castle's engagement to Ethel Feth- erston 4" Joel asked himself, but he found that he could not make up bis mind as to the answer to the question. After a while Harecastle excused himself and retired to his own room. He was utterly bewildered at his father's action in refusing to consent to so suitable an engage- jnent, and ho wracked his brain to think what could bo animatirg him in his opposition, but without suc- cess. CHAPTI:IL V. The Earl was thankful to have l,cen able to put an end to the in- terview with his son, for be rea- lized that the attitude that ho had take a up must appear inexplicable. Flo decided to consult with Joel. )le did not intend to be absolutely frank with hila, but tnerely to hint that there was a difficulty with re- gard to the projected Marriage. Ile had quite forgotten the an- nouncement of a visitor, when Ack- royd was ushered into his presenco. Jle looked at hial with indifference, and decided to get rid of him at the earliest possible moment, for he felt sorely in need of a rest after the «train of the recent strenuous conflict with his son. "1 nm very busy this afternoon Mr.--Mr.—ah—Ackroyd, and I hope that you will make your business ar rhort as possible 1" "That is my intention, my lord. .Rut 1 fear that I shall have to de- tain you for some little time. May i take n scat?" Ackroyd asked suavely. "C'ertainly. Very remiss not to bare asked you. Now tell ole what 1 can do for you," he asked with cold courtesy. "1 Must first trouble you with a 1-„u, and I can well believe that the Band pounds,” he said desperately. little of my private history. Quito interview must have been painful "1 have named my pri.�e, which le eeutly 1 have been engaged by to you... is a moderate one, when you think M r. helix Shelby to assist him in The Earl shuddered, and clutched shat I ani selling. It moan,( your sorting the private papers of the the arm of his chair. pied name --more than that. 'runt Int e \'rime Minigs,er." "You were allowed to retire. and Fon, toot would be intraeir.cd if Ackroyd carefully watched his rince then you have lived and en. this were known. 'There would be victim, but the Earl had not whet used the respect. of Iv lett the self-control given to him frin, is '' P your many a public outcry, for the last thing 1•y his diplomatic training, and he that the British public will endure looked calmlyand culdl • at his The Earl somnled up all his cour- is trenaon. Yon will be hounded y r.Re• and rose from his seat. front the country, and the name of visitor• "1 have 1isteucd with et Ilnneas Lord Wolverholme would be syn• "Among these paper; I have tc a ease calumny and 1 can only tinmoue with everything contemp- f� and certain letters, which I think think that this is an attempt to tilde. You would not hove a friend ?our lordship will find interest you I•;ac•kmail Inc. But yeti wit not it the world. Sulcation from this per`onnlly." ,email (Ile whole stun• i+ a fie- is surly cheap at the price 1 ask "In whet why, Mr. Ackroyd V' meat .f your imagination." you to pry." "These leaves refer to n matter A(l:r0sd smiled ple+snntly ,To be Centimued.) abieh leek place some thirty years "I speak of what 1 know to bet FR t he truth," he anscsercd qui tele. - ___ ''`--- "'tether nn1 fent history. is it The Earl laughed senrnfney He When the barnyard i. on higher not i" the Earl interrupted. ',lis lead decide 1 to fight : (•,r he felt it green(' than eiljeinieg lands its manner wai *alai, belt his face had (.14remelt• i,nproeael,• that the overflew from tee too i of barns f•iddrnl} jow.t arty white. rind\'rime Mieseter could ease lel eci- and sheds mill carry off much vale - his eyes were stininerl with anxiety, itm,' to Convict lulu, Intl whet (`lee tete !dent fu.rll. 51111, it is better ''1 sin afraid that I shall not find hal he to tear! 1 i Have the barnyard high and dry „ •t interesting. and i really am ex- ( think it unneeesrary t•• pen- tl.an to put it ill a bellow, as is "''')' the Old Son�er;et.. liem,ll;- hu+y. f not sora to eta ,. 1'•,hl own it t cried \'enter. ,. 1,•:Ic llhi. intcrci�w, he sa ,i with often I toe woere water fto•AC into , R}•ort• our intera i,'w'• !r.n ef!„rt at r„ ;s \\ I It belong+ to me.' it. K,�ar earnya,ds where ;t.'s waste Thi, I,,an gazed nt hien critically. 'fila Earl rose fr••nl hie seat. het i . •.lint :1: s _ . : ' • It i (a i,11 etend's, the I.uol .hould he kept iu• eon leek as though you're entire,” %i's knees tre.r.hled, and he was t..t of perfect iu,l:t„ i•''i"' to lit'; (r, ps 1 etiiiiring the gr••►t-'-t ninount h,• 'said, "but yea talk at thea t•r •ed to re.e•lt t)se there are those w', , v., 1 re.•e, it (.f fertilizing. If I•iri k all ei` - i'ed , though I •' you're si,ly drunk. 1 own the Old P.S.—.It. may • interest you to know leek •d at. lien steadily, a:'d a ..'i wit 1 w•(•1,''nlr Wept;. (;•toil after -the seeps „ t hispurpose shuttle! • f ,:, t': is<',•'•1 il.s t:,at1. , i ! ~,,morsel, and it'd take a blOeln- r ter as our „•.•i. •rev 1 •r i 1. r►wn Heir tl,•• earns:u d, both that jlruwt► was ass I 3 ( :r (, haul• \.• I B ' lits millior►aire to hey it.'' self at that lunch at the hotel. l,) crit::, }, a t. d the lettere Jr1 retYy�'u,en•.• in cntfhnq and se - id , Let 4 am urahl.• t•, fr••+n I;i= Ir,.,;,; curiu,t the f 1. and n:e', because "Rut. man elite' 1 bought it Mr. 'Neuter's remark's, though Wife ---"Why, George dear. what :(,till un have arritcd at • ••\ hat has,: y,.tl there'" the �. last Friday," sh'eet'd \'eater. "See picturesque and pointed, arc hard- i. the trouble Husband - "Oh, ail 1•sndl near the I' invents is Rcner here: here's the title•eleeds." le fit k►going ' . •'i,i ex. 1 T+l: t'u i 1n t•c•, ,Ii,de,l caicerly. h print. 1)oubtles; they can thorn was solr.ethinR I. Was oin to ally rbc 1 to Lewin a it h, and con ,lack Gregory examined then) and well be imagined.— London Tit- %terry cheat and, for the life of m. • :. 1• .tat, Lord \Vel.er , ".ti the outset ,,f this inters iew, easily i:. mad, aS fertile as desired. laughed contemptuously. Bits. 1 teal tl►iuk what it aril" 1 told you that I bad found certain' 4t ft t t t t t t t+ t t l +4 ++ +++ letters. I did nos lie, here they aro." Ile held them forth, and the Earl eagerly stretched forth his hand. "I act afraid 1 cannot part with thein, even fur a moment, they aro of value to ore. You may look at them if you wish, but 1 thought your lordship declared that the whole affair was a figment of my imagination," Ackroyd said jeer- ingly. Put his face were a triumphant expression. He telt that he hole the whip hand, and the the Earl would eventually pay. "But they are gibberish," the Earl cried as he looked at the let- ters which were held up to his view. "Merely a cipher." He took another paper from his pocket, which he banded over. "I have carefully decoded the tot- ters, and here is an accurate copy. 1 can crake you a present of it if you like, but stay. You knew the Primo Minister's handwriting; you had better satisfy yourself that the originals were written by him." A fear that wits pitiful had seiz- ed hold of the Earl, and it was with difficulty that he read the pa- per, owing to the violent trembling of his hands. The document flut- tered to the floor, and the Earl fell back into his chair. His face was ashen white, and his breast heaved spasmodically. "Quick," ho gasped, "in that drawer—get the bottle." Ackroyd ran to the drawer. "Pour out . . . a dose . or I shall die . . . my heart!" Ackroyd did as ho was bade, and his victim drank the medicine. He anxiously gazed at the Earl, but there was no pity in his con- cern, for he only thought of the money that ho was to gain. Death, or even a serious hitless, would ruin his plans, and he would have to go empty away. He watched the effect of the drug, and the color gradually returned to the Earl's face, but his lips were grey. "I am beaten," the Earl said, noticing. "What is your price?" "•I am sorry to have caused you all this distress. I would that I could have entirely avoided the necessity of this inters iew. I nm "Then you can reckon the deal a poor man, my lr.rd ; my life !Iasi 18 off," remarked Mr. Gregory, been full of vicissitudes, and I am caln►ly• on my beam ends." Then followed a period of hag - "For God's sake, cut the cackle. ?ling. Slowly Mr. Gregory's linl- How much, man?" the Earl said it was lowered and Mr. Wenter's fiercely. price was raised, until they cried "I want fifty thousand pounds," quits at £19,000. An appointment the other said with deliberation. was fixed for the following after - "You aro road—mad," the Earl noon for the title -deeds to be trans - shrieked shrilly; ''I am a poor f I toMr.Wenter's d loan." "That is my price," he said firm- ly"You low blackmailer! Got out of my house! 1 will send for the Police. You are only fit for gaol, you coward !" "Softly, my lord, you are not one TIIE "OLD Z SOMERSET" DEAL $ "'Forgeries," he remarked, calm-! ly. "That's what they are. They're darned good ones, though. Hero"- - he went on unlocking a shalt safe --"hero are the real title -deeds. No, you don't"—this, as Mr. Wen ter made, an excited grab at them. Then Aft -.\Tenter began to alter ♦ + Lately rave, implore, and threaten. ++++++++4++++++++++++s i n trembling tones he told tho story et the purchase of the mine. "Aw—I'm with you there," re- , • \\'as it las Afonclay week you saw this chap'," Jack Gregory (lik- ed. ''Yes," cried Wester. Then Gregory gave an apt de- scription of the "Mr. Gregory" plied Mr. Craven. 1 have not lunched yet." The upshot of it was that the two Wren adjourned to an hotel near by, ishere Mr. \Venter engaged a pri- vate room. After the ureal h° plied his guest assiduously with wine, who lead called on Mr. \'enter. "Is though he himself drank but spar- ingly. Tho result was that he ob- tained in writing a promise from Mr. Craven to buy the Old Somer- set Mine for 1:20 000. "Of course, Mr. Craven, busi- ness is business," said Mr. \Venter. '•1 ought to have some guarantee for this," "I am not accustomed to have my word doubted," began Mn. Craven, with a drunken attempt at dignity. \Venter instantly began to paci- fy the injured aristocrat., and even- tually learned that £30,000 was lodged at the International Bank 'n the name of Vernon St. John Craven --a fact that he verified dur- ing the afternoon. "Very well, Mr. Craven," Wen - ter said. "1 will call at your ho- tel with the necessary documents as soon as 1 can get them in order." Mr. Wenter's first duty on reach- ing his office was to turn up an English Peerage, by which lie found "I'11 have the law en yew," yel- that Vernon St. John Craven was led \Venter. "Where's your mane - the third son of a duke. IIe also ger 4 What's his name 7" saw Mr. Craven's name in the list "He's left, and you can find out of saloon pasaengers on the R. M. his name somewhere else. \'e called L. Denbigh Castle. him Smith, but that's not his pro - "That means eleven thousand for per name," said Gregory. "Now hook it, while you're safe. Mr. \Venter, tears of rage and fear pouring down his face, gath- He called on Mn. Gregory that eted up his useless papers and ran, ? lir. reached Limbula to find the afternoon and told hire that he train gone. He raved like a mad - could not find a purchaser for the reran, and was within an eco of Old Somerset Mine. but that he spending the nigh& in jail. But at was willing to buy it himself. length he spent a sleepless night "I cannot give more than fifteen in the only hotel at Limbula, an 1 thousand," lie said. travelled to Sydney by the first up train in the morning. On the way he gut out at the station nearest Judge Witmore's house, and called c.n that gentleman. To his horror the judge disclaimed all know ledge of the transaction, and speedily proved to Mr. Wenter that lie was not in Sydney on that particular day. ROBBED OF HIS SLEEP. Off bolted Mr. Wenter into Syd- crrcc en era name, an hey. The e;,licitor's office was not He was rather given to late hours then the wily scnlnp withdrew. yet open, so he went on to the ship -and his wife remonstrated with "',fang hien." he muttered, vin- ping company'sffi (Ace, where he in - him, so he promised her faahfully dietively. "That only means tight quired after Mr. Craven. Here that ho would reform. It would thousand now. Well, I'll make fie met esith another rebuff, for he have been all right if his friendgee. Craven weigh out for expenses, received a totally fresh address. He had not heard of it anyway." found a new Mr. Craven, utterly "So John 11. has 'vented, has On the following afternoon Mr. unlike his client. This gentleman ho? Humph, we'll see." They \'enter entered the office of Mr. admitted haling made a confidant "saw'" him in procession. First of a Mr. Brown on the way out he met one old churn, then another, whose description tallied with that and it never dawned upon him that of Mr. \'enter'a client. it leas a conspirac✓. Off he rushed to the hotel where The first night that John 11. the fictitious Mr. Craven had put reached home after ho had made t)p, to find that his client had never that promise to his wife, it was returned, but bad paid his bill from very late, or rather it was very The transfer was made end tl'o Melbourne. early. Ll fact, it was early morn - title -deeds banded over, Judge Vit- Mr. \Venter was almost broken ing. He took off his boots, mating - more signing an witness. Then, dc.wn by the time he reached the ed to hang his bat up, and walked as though he was tearing out his police -station. Ile told the whole softly into the room whore his wife heart -strings• Mr. \\'enter produc- story, and efforts were made to slu•nl)cred. Se far all was good. cd notes for ££8,000 and handed trace "Mr. Gregory" and "Mr. Iie divested himself of his coat, them over to Mr. Gregory. C'rnven" without success. and just as he was hanging it on Following this transaction Mr A few months latera letter reach- the gas -bracket his wife woke up. Wentcr sought Mr. ('raven, I,ut e•1 Mr. \Venter from London. It "Why, John!" she exclaimed; ells informed that the latter Biel ran as follows:— "what on earth aro you getting up gone away for the week -cud and Ten years ago two young men, sc. early for?„ would nut be back until 'Monday of , whose names need not he Mention- This was a poser, but John was ternoon. 8o Mr. \Venter was fore- ed, handed at Sydney with n eonsid- equal to the occasion. ed to wait, but he wrote a note to viable amount of money, almost all "That's all right," he said; "yen ` 11 be more generous, his client stating that ho had of which was fleeced from them by know I've reforn:e 1 Mary, an' o'( lscrholme. I am not ask- cured the mine for him, and t'u,t Mr. \'enter. So they resolved to there's luta of people I've got to ',net but hes collo ing for a tribe 01 the sum that you be would call and see him on the t level some day. The chance *co curly in the mornin'." quavered, 1 received for your treachery, and furrowing Monday. He carried or.t came when n sudden strike of gold And he deliberately put nn his aged suddenly by years. sun have had the use of that for this promise, but on nrricing at the \site made in the Old Somerset ct•at and bouts, found his hat, and Afire. went out again, while Mrs. H. (hay of these }•dung 'nen, W11° turned over with a fiendish chuckle called himself Smith, was mine and went to sleep. manager t+, Mr. .lack Gregory; the ether, a ho lead taken the name of _ "-- Brown, hod returned to }England. A BUSY F:\ \I I LY. Brown carne out to Australia in or- der to work with Smith in getting "Say. Bub," said the book agent, es -en with Mr. \'enter. His part as he drew up at the gate of a was to ad t as a green new comer, house in a country town on which was swinging a harcfuoted boy, "is your pa around 1'' "Nope. 1'a's out breakin' in a colt," was the reply. "('ould I see your tea !"' "Nope. Ma's jest took a walk to the man. He knows most every- sere carefully copied. Then Srnith break in a nese pair of shoes." body about." called on Mr. Welder and agreed to "is your big sister at. home?" "What can he he doing here?" buy the mine kr Iwenh •tits thou- "Nope Pete Lawson fell over \\'enter thought as he hurried along sand pounds. thc•ugh be hardly pos- town an' busted his leg. an' she's he had no right still to be taking tensed twenty-six thousand pence. gone over to break the neva to hit out gold. He rapped at the door It was Snaith, who is n talented MA." }, and a voice bade him enter. A amateur actor. who made up as "lfayhi' 1 could see another one brawny marl rat before a table Judge \'ilmore, and to gave a fee o: yl,lir eisteri Ir' piled lip with nuggets, fishing touch fo the deal. "Nuke. The other's gone to town "1'm lurking for Mr. Jack (tiro The astute Mr. \'enter was kept. tr )rcr,k a $l0 bill." gc.rv," said \Center. wailing while Smith and Brown \'c'1. i guess I'll have to talk "Then you needn't look no for malls tracks, but both Smith and t0 your Lig brother, then. Will there fir you're looking at trim." frown wish they had been present yen cull hire, pleas::?" ''Eh 7 ' gasped eider. "You alien the cute Mr Venter inter- "Can't. He's breakin' stone up are joking. 1 suppose. i want the ,jewel! the real Mr Gregory --it Mr. Gregor' who owned the Old moat have been very funny. !„Tercet Mine." Cheer up, old friend; we have got "\yell, 1'in Jack Gregory howmore than even. We trust ether poor wretches you have driven to (teeperntiun will also get even with you aollte day. Veers gratefully, SMITH AND BROWN. that him 4" he asked. "Yes, to the life." "Lor' bless you, that's my mine manager; at least, he was. Now i remember you. He brought you down one day last week; told me he wanted to show a friend over the mine. And you sold my mine to this Mr. (.'raven. Snakes! but it's the funniest thing I've ever *struck. Say, was tills Craven a tall chap with an aristocratic dial?" "Yes, yes!" "That's my manager's old chum. My word! they've dune you pro- per. You paid up; has Craven paid ?" "Not a cent !" Mr. Wenter screamed. Jack Gregory went into a parox- ysm of laughter, which so madden- ed Mr. \\'enter that he made a furi- ous spring at the mine-',wner, and was knocked down for his pains. "None of your monkey tricks now," Gregory said. nie," ho muttered, rapturously. "Another deal like this and I can retire." Mrs. Gertrude McKlernan. - MOTHER AND DAUGHTER PRAISING PE-RU-NA..� MRS. CIEIRTRi: DE McKIERN- AN, 21i; Neosho street, 1':m - poria. Kas., writes: "I suffered very much with a se- vere cold in the head and was al- ways complaining of feeling tired and drowsy. When my mother suggested and insisted on my tak- ing a few bottles of Peruna, 1 did s(., and in a short time I felt like a new person. My mother praises It very highly and so do I." Confidence !n I'e-ru-na. Mrs. M. F. Jones, Burning Springs, Ky., writes: "\\'e have been using Peruna for some time and have no hesitancy. in recommending it for the thou- sand and ono ailments of human- ity. "From n personal testi shall not hesitate to recommend it, especially t( all suffering women. "Peruna has gained full confi- dence and a permanent stay in our home." A Great Tonle. Mrs. Anna Linder, R. R. 5, Das - sell, Minn., writes: "I took Peron, and am well. I would not be with- out that great tonic for ten times its cost." your conscience, and you decided to accept an offer made tb you by the Russians." Ackroyd ceased speaking, and you names, but you drove me to it. I will give you a thousand pounds." looked gravely at the Eenrl. There rose to his feet r.nd was menace in his voice as ho con- laughed contemptuously, as the tinned: Earl produced a cheque book. "That offer was nothing more or "It is more than I can afford. 1 less than the sale of your country.'' em in debt, and baso had to bur - Tho Earl shrank bark as though r"w money myself. struck by n blow. His color came "That sum would not last mo and went ; his fingers clutched the rix months, and I have made up pnl►n of his hand. and his body rely mind to get from you a suHiei- trembled violently. eptly large sum to keep MC in com- Ilis tormentor waited for him to fort for the rest of 1113 life. You speak, hut in vain. must really "How do you know this?" he ret. M• 1 I \\ e managedto utter,b sere(, andbe appeared to have You received the price of your more than thirty years. They did hotel was presented with a letter treason, your affairs were arranged net make you disgorge, you know. from Mr. ('raven, in which the bit - and the marriage took place. But 1011 must really be more getter -ter said Ito had forgotten Mr. Wen - Nemesia was on your track; the errs•" ter's address, but would Mr. Wen - transaction came to the knowledge "i cannot sustain this interview ter go on to Limbula, as he (Mr. of our liussian Ambaseudor.jt much longer. I have had All regi- Craven) had gone to see the mine. was confided by him solely to the tating day, and 1 am far from Mentally confounding the energy late Prime AMinister. He sent for strong. f will give von file thou- •r1 his client, Mr. \'enter set out fon Umbels' and arrived at the mine at about ties en o'clock. Work had ceased for tilt day, but there but to learn something en route to sere several miners standing satisfy M r. Wenter's suspicions. around the 0I,1 Somerset shaft. Prior to his arrival. Smith went in - "1s there a Mr. ('raven anywhere t•, Sydney with the Old Somerset about, do you know l' he asked. title deeds, which he showed Mr. "Best. ask Jack Gregory," said \'enter. Afterwards be had them at the county jail." "Your folks scan to he pretty v: ell occupied," smiled the book agent. ",Maybe I could interest 3051 in a big book bargain?" "Not Inc. mister," replied the Loy. "That feller corrin' over the hill called me squint-eyed yester- day, en' I'll soon be so busy break• it.' his head that I won't cavo no time to talk to yon."