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Exeter Advocate, 1908-12-17, Page 21 ee000000100000000 s••••••• es•Seiesaess.t: 4....«. Tinic Hcals Most Wounds A "Tale of Love and Disappointment oissAQre seeswbo•oseeell91OIDAlINa06pfaoo ee•0oic CHAPTER IN. The discovery of the loss of the cipher letters was naturally a great £hock to the Earl, and it resulted in his once more becoming ill. In- deed, his 'tate +vas so serious that Lord llarccastle was unable to leave him, much as he desired to visit Ethel Fotherstun, and to ex- plain to her his reasons for not having made public their engage- ment. He had quite made up bis mind nut to give in to the pressure that his father was bringing to bear upon him to break his engagement. Ho was fully compelled to write to his fiancee, and he found the let- ter a difficult one to compose. Be hinted at his father's financial dif- ficulties, and asked her plainly to allow the knowledge of their en- gagement to be confined to their immediate families. "Please give my father's health as a reason to your people why our engagement shall not be publicly announced. 1 am loth to suggest to you a course which is not quite frank, but my position is a difficult one. I feel sure that you will trust me and believe that I am acting tinder great compulsion. In a couple of months matters will be straightened out. I must tell you that we shall not be as rich as I anticipated, in fact, we shall be poor for people of our position, and we shall have to exercise a certain amount of self-denial for a fe}v years. Believe, dearest, that I love you devotedly, and the one wish of my heart is that our marriage shall take place at the earliest possible moment." lid was not satisfted with the let - tor, but he was hampered by a de- sire ,to protect his father, as far as possible. He did not wish to lower him in Ethel's opinion, and in speaking of him he was driven to prevaricate. Ne waited anxiously for her re- ply, and when it came it was all that he could desire, for it breath- ed of deep affection. "1)o not worry, darling. I am quite content. I trust you implic- itly, and am confident that you would not suggest any secrecy un- less there were very powerful reasons for sour doing so. I should dearly love to see you, even if it were hut for a few moments, for your letter tells me that you are worried. Your father's health must be a great anxiety. but let us hope that ho will soon bo strong again. As for poverty, you know ine well enough to understand that Wealth has but little attraction for me. :Neither, dearest, has your title; it is the man I love—honest and straight-forward—that I have chos- en to bo my husband." Her words brought him comfort when he was in need of it, for the Earl was taking full advantage of his illness. Joel and his daughter were still at the Castle, for they had stayed at the earnest solicita- tion of the Earl, who felt that he would know no peace until his debts were actually paid. Joel busied himself in settling the liabilities, and in a few days had the pleasure of announcing that his task was accomplished. 'When the Earl became a little stronger, Lord Harecastle once more opened the question of break- ing the' entail. It is time that your debts were paid. and 1 shall be glad if you will give me a list of your creditors," Harecastlo said, respectfully but firmly. "You will find the documents in the drawer of the dressing -table." the Earl answered with a grist smile "But these are receipts." flare entitle said, %%hen he bad 1,,tt;ce l at the papers. "You are quite are paid." "You have borrowed more money front Joel 1" "I warned you that T would do so." the Earl replied with a smile. "•.1nd I forbade it. Surely I am entitled to some say in the matter." "Not at all. The debts are my own personal ones. they do not at - feet the estate. Joel will have no claim upon you when 1 die." ' Ile will have a moral claim if n(t c legal ane. You must get out of his debt. the position is insuffet- at•'e. Have sou no pride left, father 1" •'if Jttel is .atisfied, you ought ort to grumble." "The entail must be broken and sufficient raised to pay him. There must be no delay. I am anxious to have your affairs in order before my entrngement to Ether Fether- tto-1 is publicly announced." "1 fess thnt you will have to wait • •,^ ti•••e. C'an't von be reason- • ►t is 'mpnssihle for you to ' e ft r you must base mon- • ' •'• • ••nly way thnt 1 can see t . , ,;i tt; c,: taia it is by marrying right. Ilia debts it," the Earl said quietly, but the.: a was no appeal in his voice. "I refuse to discuss that again. I repeat that the woman I shall marry is Ethel Fetherston. My honor is bound. Eveti if it were not, I see no sufficient reason for sacrificing the happiness of my life." "Well, well, that is sufficient. Bund Joel to Isle," the Earl said wen rily. Lord Harecastle left his father, and found Joel with his daughter on the terrace. 'Tho Earl wishes to see you, Mr. Josephs. 1, ton, should like a word after you havo done," ho said rather curtly. "As many as you lik's, Joel re- plied cheerily. "Stay and amuse Rebekah. 1 do not suppose I shall he very long." Harecastle had been rather hold- ing aloof from Rebekah, but he was unable to leave her without being guilty of rudeness, and he felt that this young girl did not deserve un- kindness from him, for she was but the innocent instrument of her father's machications. He was sorry for her, and unconsciously his manner became syinpthetic, Rebekah flushed with pleasure and her eyes sparkled with animation. She asked but little, and a kindly word from the man she loved changed her whole world. As Harecastle saw the effect of his presence, his heart became sad with pity, both fer her and for him- self. For himself, for his was to be hand that would deal her a cruel blow. Tho moat modest of men and without a trace of vanity, the last few days had convinced him ,that he had won the love of this young girl; unwillingly, it is trues but it none the less caused him pain. Compassion spoke from his oyes, and Rebekah thought it was love, and her heart throbbed with a hap- piness that was almost pain. The Earl received Joel nervously, for he was going to give him bad news, and be' did not quite know how it would bo received. "Harecastle is impossible," he began hesitatingly. "I've done everything in my power to move him, but without success. I've told him about your goodness in letting mo havo tho other twenty-five thousand, and he is furious. Ho declares that ho will pay you back at once." "We shall have to bring this young man to his senses. I want you to understand that my mind is fixed on this marriage,. and it shall take place," he said emphatically. "I don't quite see how you are going to manage it," the Earl said despondently. "I do not know the way myself for the moment, but 1 shall find to use force or to stir muddy wat- ers. but--" Isis look at the Earl was almost threatening. "Harecastlo is of age," Lord Wolverhome pretested, "and you can't compel him to go to church." ed up, for he dearly loved a ftght,Teould bestow her affections unask- and he anticipated that tho t nsuing' ed. I have watched you together, interview was likely to be a strew- and to niy mind you bays beha+cd uous ono. in such a way as would naturally He found that they wero still to- lead her to think that you loved gether, and the happy expression her. You say that it was done un - on ltebekah's face, as she chatted wittingly, I reply that your manner animatedly, only strengthened him is unfortunate, and that y' ur tumor for the conflict. He noticed that is not free from stain if you do not marry Rebekah." "I am engaged to Miss I'ether- ston. 1 repeat solemnly that 1 havo ne\•er had it in my mind to snake love to your daughter. 1 admire her, respect her. and I think she is a charming girl. •' "Then marry her," Joel broke in, "and all Witt be plain sailing. The sentiments, which you say yah► hold towards her, are those which a husband should have towards his wife. What more can you want?" "Love," Harecastlo said simply. "Fiddlesticks!" Joel cried irri- tably. "That will come after- wards." "I have not asked you here to talk about your daughter. I have already answered you ; I am engag- ed to Miss Fetherston, and she is the woman that I shall marry." "Not if I can prevent it, Lord you should not advance my father Harecastle. So it is to be war. any more money. I find that you You will find me a bitter enetny have done so, and I should like an and a powerful one. You had bet - explanation," he said quietly. "I do not see that you have any right for an explanation," Joel said easily. "I think I explained Harceastle's planner was almost tender in its solicitude, and this only strengthened him in his idea that he had been making love to her. "Run away, little one. Hare- castlo and 1 want a chat," he said, and patted her head affectionately. "I think you had better corse to my room," Harecastle suggested. Their walk was a silent one. Joel looked curiously at his compan- ion's face, which was sternly set, and his lips were firmly pressed to- gether. ''You remember our previous convt(rsation : I mean about my father's affairs?" the young man asked. "Yes, I remember something about it." "I then expressed a desire that ter consent with a good grace, for you will do so eventually." "You havu already my decision, and I refuse to discuss it further. to you that these matters concern- I shall go at once to our solicitors ed your father and myself person- and endeavor to arrange for the ally, and, to be frank, I do not see payment of the amount that my that you have any say at all. "I do not agree with you, Mr. Joseph's. Anything that affects my father affects me. You had no right to lend him money." Harecastlo spoke angrily, and Joel raised his hand deprecatingly. "You do not look at it in the right light. Your father has been kind to me in many ways. I owe my introduction to Society to him. To you the money may seem au im- portant thins;, to me it is a mere father owes you. In the meantime, do you not think it would be better for you to take your departure? I do not wish to he inhospitable, but you will understand with my fath- er's illness and —" "I understand everything, Lord Harecastle," Joel replied, "and we will go at once." Lord Wolverholmc protested against it with vigor, but Joel was firm, and the next morning they left for London. e fleabite. 1 can afford to throw The Earl rapidly grew stronger away a good many sums. Own and was soon able to get up. His that I have done some geod. Youil son remained with him, and did his father is ill, I have eased his mind. hest to persuade him to consent to Is that not so?" the breaking of the entail, but "Yes," Harecastle replied grudg- without success. ingly, "but—" The one worry left to the Earl "Tho Earl is not n young man. WAS Ackroyd. Ho felt sure he would Since these substances are centinu ally tieing destroyed in generating A Frank Statement heat, and in producing fstrce, it is necessary that the animal should Ile ,:, ,,.: is !j. Its;! .1',a:,:7.e receive substances similar to those destroyed, so that these may be as-, s siniilated by the tissues and fluids • of the body to replace those lost, i and to enable the vital actions to'. continue. LIVE STOCK NOTES. In their native state, swine are? very active and healthy. Domes -I ticated swine often become un-. thrifty or sick because of insuflic•i-' ent exercise. Every keeper of hogs should have a yard at least one rod; square. The ideal ration for a developed herd of cows should be composed of the greatest +ariety of foods u hich can be easily combined in a ration. We start with the hest clo- ver hay, and then grind corn, oats and barley together in equal weights, and by using a little ex- tra cornmeal, some bran and cot- tonseed -meal, we make up our ideal ration. The great secret of all profitable farming is to watch vigilantly over capital. A certain amount is 'nec- essary for succuss, but every penny beyond that is dead loss. it is, no doubt, a great pleasure to sec beau- tiful appliances in the poultry -yard, and to try every new invention as it appears. But it such luxuries as patent fountains and feeding troughs are indulged in, the pur- suit becomes an expensive fancy and not a business. Cleanliness may be cultivated without stint, as it greatly conduces to keep the birds in good health, but beyond that, utility mast be considered be- fore appearances. Old baskets and boxes arranged in cozy nooks aro lust as good for hens to lay and sit in as elaborate and costly fabrica- tions. PERSONAL PARA GR:1P1IS. 11 :•rias REC0MMCND PERU -Na. MR. EMILE MAROIS. R. EMIL1: MA11►)iL, iters On- tario street, Montreal, Canada, writes: 'After taking nine bottles of Peruna, I find that I am cured. "I still take it occasionally. For ine it is the best medicine in the world. "I have recommended it to a number of persons." Mr. J. C. Hervus Pelletier, Dept. Gossip :?bout Some of the N'orhl, do l'Agriculture, Ottawa, Ontario, 3 writes: Famous People. Mine. Melba, the famous prima donna admits that she has her full share of the superstitions which follow the prima donna. "For one thing,'' she says, "I cannot bear peacock feathers, and if any visitor conies to see use wearing one of the cutting of the entail and the not be content with the sum that these monstrosities it waken me sale of land that has been in your he had obtained. and he went in positively shudder. Brrr ! Then I family for generations, would be a daily fear of another visit with the have an instinctive dread of being photographed in the costume of a grievous blow to him. That has been avoided. On the other hand there is the fact that your pride has been hurt. You aro a young man, and can't you leave yourself in your father's hands?" "I regard it from the point of view of my honor," Harecastlo said sternly. "It is all very well to talk of your honor?" Joel said jeeringly. "Have you always been so careful of it 1 Have you nothing reproach yourself with 1 Something much more vital than a few sovereigns?" "I don't understand you," Hare - castle replied coldly. Joel rose from his chair and be - Igen to speak with great earnest- ness. "There is something that con- cerns you and me, Lord Harecastle. I want to speak quietly, for I do not wish to quarrel. You have gained my girl's love." "Unwittingly," Harecastle broke in eagerly. "You say so, but the fact remains that Rebekah is nut the woman who "My youngest boy, 3 years l old,s was sick with fever "I ill find ti In ne a insane and, through royel hold over you 1" he demanded better the doctor prescribed tl h you What lever docs Ack. last June, and when he got suaScott's Emulsion, and he keenly watched the ofd man He and saw the startled expression if it so well that he drank that was quickly suppressed. it out of the bottle, and is "What do you mean i" the Earl now just as plump and strong said unsteadily. as anychild of his age any - '•I know that. Ackroyd possesses two bottles fixed sem(` power neer you. and I want where K." - MR. JOHN F to know the nature of it,"he said "1 don't understand ymi, Joel. I TEDDER, Box 263, Teague - cath decision. know very little about the man: he Freestone Co., Texas. is a protege of Felix Shelby, and he came to me with an introduction from him." "That is a lie Joel cried brut - elle. The Earl raised himself on hie el- bow. and his body shook with pas- sim. "T may be in your debt, Joel. but thnt gives you no right to insult me. 11 1 were a younger man 1 would ---" Tie fell Leek nn they heel, and his chest rose and fell convulsively. "T apologize for the word," Joel said quickly ; "but it would le wis- er to tell me now rather than to force me to find out. But find out 1 will. You do not seem to realize that 1 nni in earnest. Believe me that T have no wish to injure situ or to worry you. but it t can get at Hareenstle through yen 1 Anil do so. 1)o you underst and mc." "T understand that von cnn l.e very ruthless. Yon will be follow- ing a mare's nest in :1ekresal.'' The Earl had recovered his com- posure. and his manner was so con- fident that for the moment Joel was inclined to believe him; but it did not turn him from hi. decision to see Ackroyd and to attempt to discos yr his secret. "And now for Harecastle!" .Teri muttered to himself. His face light - SCOTT'S EMULSION is the greatest help for babies and young children there is. It just fits their need; it just suits their delicate, sensitive natures; they thrive on it. Just a little docs them so much good and saves you so much worry. You owe it to them and yourself to make them as strong and healthy as possible. Scor►•'S Ftitut.stoN vti11 help .you better than anything else; but be sure to get SCOTT'S. It's the best, and they: are many worthless imitations. ALT. 1/1:1 -Gr I*Ts SO lat. 7,44.* M• J •.t stutter. us •nnth.r 1.11., strut Sit brnth•r.tf law', rh,l4r.n. lot ue.ond eon An {Were ••4 oIAnr 1•tort••: , n o• ti. •ubi.et. £ rat Card. n,e•un•i•I tri. i.r r. ,s noael.•t. SCOTT & BUN \E *2$ w•II.•atoa Si.. W. T.rnat • object of extorting more money. (To bo continued.) part in which I have not previous- ly appeared ; I think this is always unlucky." 11++++++1+•+•t++++•••++ Queen Alexandra of England tion runs away with too touch of 4 4 and her daughters, the Duchess of the aroma and guns, and induces a •• Fife, Queen Maud of Norway, and flatness teamio er near a fire a o taste, dsmokc dried if t ♦ I rineess 1 xloria, are all experts by • About the Farm • in the use of the typewriter. The taste develops, and the cigar is apt i t Czaritza, Princess Ludwig of Ba- to burn tho tonguo. t saris, and Queen Aurelio of Port_ The fillers a ,tubi now be 1a. 4 ugal are also typists. Of late the away loosely a week or m • oro it♦•••♦tt/tt+♦♦♦t♦tt++Z Impress of Japan has taken to the to cure, if a blend is being made • machine, after she discovered a the filler should be laid away four A DOZEN DON'TS. typewriter in her hushand's lib- to eight weeks so that the cigars Don't keep old stock nor drones, rary. The strange little eontriv- will run uniform, if laid away to it don't pay. ance interested Her Majesty, and dry they won't blend, if too moist Uon't let the young cockerels run she had it explained to her. She they may go mouldy, a constant with the pullets. soon began to handle it herself, and watch must be maintained. Don't fa get to save a few bar- now she docs much of her curves_ Eventually the fillers pre given cels of road dust. pondence upon it. Taken all to- over to the cigar makers, and hero Don't put off fixing up the pool- gether, however. these. ?loyal lad- the cigar call be easily spoiled, try houses till cold weather. fes probably use the typewriter less generally by the workman glaring Don't forget to put in one or two than Carmen Silva, the Queen of cloth windows for fresh air. some pieces crosswise, or by r•:'ie Roumania, v ho rattles off her nov- ing too tightly, because the fie , Don't forget to put away some els. poems, and essays on the ma- tobacco ever placed in a cigar (( green stuff and clover for the win- thine. The click of her typewriter taste flat if the cigar does not Lull ter months. is heard in the palace from six to to»fly. Don't put your fowls in winter seven hours every day, and often at When finished the cigars are laid quarters without a thorough clean-. night. away in humidors for at least 2•t ing of the floors, roosts and inter -j ,f, hours before packing, and after "INSIDE INFORMATION ABOUT packing, aro placed in a humidor CIGARS." for a couple of mont'is to properly season. When you snip the head off your 'Then it is up to the dealer to Don't forget that a wire screen cigar, light your match and then take proper care of his stock, as door is as beneficial in winter, as leisurely tilt bark in your swing many a good cigar is spoiled by in summer, for the hen house. chair, a pleasurable feeling comes being kept clown cellar in the sum- Dnn't advertise yourself as a to you as soon as the match is ap- mer, and by being kept up on the specialist, or an expert, if you have plied to the end of the cigar, and if shelves in the winter. not exhibited your stuck at the the cigar is a "Pharaoh" it will For the past few years J. Bruce poultry shows. i continue until you reluctantly Pay ne, Limited, have been cater - Don't let the nesting materiel re-; throw away the sweet end. ing more particularly to the retail main too long in the nests ; fresh' Did it ever occur to you, however, trade, or shipping in smaller lot straw with tobacco steins, or fico the amount of study and work nec- and more frequently. to their job- pow•der, in the nest boxes is very essary to produce n good cigar. We ber so that their "Pharaoh" cigjr -- attractive to "biddy." -1'. C. E., would ads ise you to visit a. prom- ale rvs goes over the counter to • in Canadian Dairyman. inent factory the next tiIf you consumer in prince condition. have an opportunity and watch the sa FARM NOTES. - "modus operandi." Careful experiments with milking in the basement you will find the A NARROW ESCAPE. machines seem to prove that they original bales or cases as they The d•.spute which old "Square" may he used with profit in dairies come from foreign couuitrics. i Bemis was called upon to tiottlt of 23 or more cows, but that under Then they go to the rasing room were many and various. He asked that number handonilking is most where the hales are opened and the nit fee."All i require is that son'll abide by what 1 say, or you needn't ever come to me again," he told his Busliby clients. "You've helped me out a good this. They temper the climate im- in a cigar the cigar is apt to pull titans limos, square,"' d Ephraim mediately about them. check the hard and go soft while smoking. If Gregg, on one occaos, "and 1 j look to ye to do ir. now. Bill Hen - fierce winds, and enable the snows• not enoughwater is used on a drderson's colt broke loose and got nt winter to sift clown equally over! type, the tobacco (lees not developinto mygarden oke e, and be- lt• the land as in a nat+iral forest. its best flavor; will break easily It %mild he found helpful if, at' lima causing waste. tween what he's tore up and what\ the beginning of each year. farm -1 The. "hands" or "carats" are he's et, 1 should say 'twrnrld take era dt, just what i' done by the dif-stumd on the butt end in casing boxf abort tour dollars to cover. Can ferent departments of cur govern- $ for 21 hours, then shook out,sent 3"on get it out of Bill, think 1•' rnent--that is. make a careful esti- to the next department wherthey ''Sqquiaro'' Bcn,is shook his head. mate of the probable expenditurrs� remain 23 to 4M hours. until the to - said, been here before you, anti of income. and see how they; Lace,' has absorbed all the water he said, gravely, "and I've been colt. I've will balance. and if it is found that and becomes suple and silky. It advised bun not toh him to look verc prr ose. toe unless the prmtiabilities are that outlay is then passed over to the strippers p will exceed incomes, cut clone ex-) who take out the large middle stern. you tried to. The damages his colt ptoses in advance. The class of tobacco that forms pas sustained from your blackberry - The study of the subject of fond) the inside of the cigar is now called sines would come to considerably element'. and their relation to the "finless" and is sent to the drying more than fens dollars, Ephraim animal system has been greatly room where it is placed on clean But if you insist mn –" neglected. 0f late years science smooth floors, spreading it about 6 "i'm not insisting," broke in has been doing much in this line of inches thick, turning it twice a clay Ephraim. "On the whole, square, work. but there is a great deal to takes three to five days. $ome Borne u' them sgtlaah vines plight mansifacturers dry on screens in not havo come to rnurh envie}. So a tow hours very firs, and then we'll just let the stutlo thing go." (pray, dump in a box, and let it draw back I'a3 ne claims that quick evapors- "Tho Peruna is particularly ef- ficacious in the cure of catarrhal affections of the lungs and broils chin! tithes. "Six bottles cured me this w' tor of bronchitis. I am complet and I owe thanks to ties Peruna. "1 have recommended this rem- edy to a large number of my friends afflicted with the sante trouble, and they have verified my good opinion of this valuable remedy." I)o• n't let the fowls waste the feed —a shallow box with a slat follow- er will do the business. economical. tobacco cussed, or clipped in water, Winter groins and grass lands are which requires an cxper:enc•ed man, injured by the drifting of snows; for if too much water is used on a which leaves bare a portion of the very absorbent tobacco, it will not ground. Shelter beds modify all, dry well ; and if worked too fresh he done yet. .although the anneal body is so complex in structure, et chemiatry has divided it in a general way into nitrcgeneeus. non- t.itrugencvus and mineral natters. Wnrnen aro the meat •uc•cesafal fruit -growers in Califuraia. 1 4