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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1934-02-08, Page 2TI-IURS., FEB. 8, 1934 her own eyes quivered and felly she ' Senator gasped. "I've come : to take. it back," • she whispered. - She could not speak a- loud. ' "What do you mean, Nancy' Vir, gine?" She twisted her hands in her lap. Her gloves had fallen on the floor. at her feet. She couldn't raise her eyes at all. "I' mean my rudeness to you; then. I—I take it back." He caught his breath. "Nancy, you can't.mean—'?". She straightened herself, cIu Ch- ing at the arms of the big chair. 1 -ler dry lips moved but muttered nothing. Then with a frightened effort, she dragged it out, tumbling her words together. RAGE 2 R Clinton News -Record With which is Incorporated THE NEW ERA fl Tonna of Subscription • — $1:50 per year in advance, to Canadian ad- dresses $2.00 to the U.S. or oth- er foreign countries. No 'paper discontinued until all arrears are paid unless at tlieoption of . the publisher. 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AtnOCASTER SERVICE -„W' .34 ..creno ) SYNOPSIS Roddy Gordon, who has gone to New York to make his fortune, re- turns home to confront his parents and his sister Nancy with the fact that 1 e has stolen fifteen thousand •shaking under her. She could never do it -never! "I've got to come in, Richard." she said weakly. ' He had her hand now and he led her up the steps. Three times al - dollars ollars from the bank where he works ready he had asked her to marry to help"the loveliest woman in the.him,, and:the last:time she had tried world" and will soon be found out un- to be rude to him, tried purp y, less he can return it. "But I love to stop him. They bothremembers he her," declares Roddy- " to .his angry ed; she saw it in h face, father. I'd steal for her. I'd die for was nice about it; ;110 idnot Ile took her ins her — "."A pretty 'story!" shouts to.her eyes just then. 'b his father. "You've broken . your into the library. It . was •theg bookand mother's heart, you've 'disgraced your square and friendly, and s father and your sister—your young lined it richly. A log had just been sister. Look at her, a girl' in the kindled on the brass audirons; in a morning' of life—with a thief for a bowl on the table were some snow - brother!" drops and pussywillews. A tight pain clutched at Nancy's heart, like Frank Fingland, B.A., L.L.B. Barrister, Solicitor, Notary Public Successes to W. Brydone, K.C. Sloan Block -- Clinton, Ont. CHARLES B. HALE Conveyancer, Notary Public, Commissioner, etc, -Office over J. E, Hovey's Drug Store CLINTON, ONT. . BEATRICE R. GREENE Teacher of Piano, Singing and Theory. Studi Phone 1e72 al IInn. NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY esagtenee It was -still in the room. The yel- low light flared low in the lamp on the table. There lay the newspaper as ithad dropped the nigh tbof before, and her mother's -work-basket; was overturned by the hearth. Roddy had knocked it down when he sprang at his father. Roddy was going to jail! Nancy gasped. On a chair were her furs, her hat and her gloves, just as she had tossed them. She drew a long breath, averting her eyes from her father's gray face and went to the chair. Swiftly and steadily she 'put en her hat, her furs, and her gloves. Then she stole out into the hall, dropping the chain -holt, opened the front door, and slipped sil- ently out of the still house. DR. FRED G. THOMPSON Office and Residence: Ontario Street — Clinton, Ont. One door west of Anglican Church. Phone 172 Eyes Examined and Glasses Fitted DR. H. A. McINTYRE DENTIST Office over Canadian National Express, Clinton, Ont. Phone, Office, 21; House, '89. • D. H. McINNES CHIROPRACTOR Electra Therapist, Massage Office: Huron Street. (Few Doors west of Royal Bank) Hours :Wed. and Sat. and by appointment. FOOT CORRECTION 4y manipulation Sun -Ray Treatment Phone 207 Forke Passes After Lengthy Illness Entered House he 1921 and Became Senator Four Year go Senator mer min- ister leader of the he House of r Winnipeg on Tuesold. Mi'. F,orlc a grave condition the Th while he was home, near Pipe ew Year's holidely rushed to h weeks he wag or life. He had i -conscious cond end came. F statesman epi - tom' man who becameleader in Years A nater Robert Forke, for of immigration and Progressive party 1n t Commons, died in Tuesday. Ho was '73 years e had been suffering !tion for the past mon o illness developed enroute to his, farm sone, Man., for the N ay. He was ammediat myna! where for four ed a 'stubborn battle f been in a critical, sem hien for clays until the "I've come to you for help I'm in awful trouble, I've got to borrow money—borrow it {today, too!, A great deal of money—I've come to ask you to lend me fifteen thousand dollars, Richard." His eyes held hers now against her will, She did not know what he thought; she felt humiliation, it beat down on her like rain. "It's, a great deal to borrow," she faltered weakly, childishly, "but. I've got to have it today!. Richard, can you lend it to me now?" He seemed to answer with an of the closing' of a vise. She paw Page I fort, but his voice had a strange Roomer's face as plainly as if he thrill in it. "I'd do anything for you, stood there, speaking to her. Then INancy—you know that, surely I'd give you all I've gat if I could if. you'd let me!" She raised her eyes .slowly, reluc- tantly, and met his again. There was a glow. in his, as if some hidden fire had leaped' up in there like a flame. The sight of it set her heart heating wildly again. "I want to borrow it, Richard," she said hoarsely. ' "I'll—return it, I'll -I'll give you a pledge for its rom farm boy to state •res the career of the the outstanding western agrarian movements. As an became a prominent figure ' in the little municipality that adopted him. Various political aotivities occupied his attention until 1921 when he en- tered the house ea Commons. While he had previously experis mented in provincial politics as , a Liberal candidate at Brendan, it was the general elections of 1921 that brought him to• Ottawa and launched him squarely on the path that led him to cabinet rank and the senate emigrant youth he left his home at Gordon, Berwickshire, Scotland, in 1882, to seek his fortune in Canada.• Shortly after he arrived at Pipestone where he was. to snake his home. Entered House In 1921 Public life soon called him and he she heard Richard's voice. "Sit down, Nancy. Here's moth .> hair. I'll let you r s favorite e e have it." His mother had been one of the rich Kentucky Weatherills; she had brought her fortune to the little. old town and made it wonder over her roseurc"s and Dr. Henry Morgan's luck. Her death two years ago had left all the money to her only son. Dr. Henry hadn't any to leave, but return.' he had left a practice and a good name; Richard had those, too. It was called the Morgan luck. Richard pushed his mother's big winged arm -chair forward now for Nancy. As he did it, the clock on the mantle struck six. - Nancy started. "What can you think of nie I know you haven't breakfasted—I had to come!" She had not accepted the chair, she stood by the fire, pulling at her gloves. She was shaking from head to foot with an ague of fear. "I had to 50012, Richard!" "Yes?" his voice was low, "what is it, Nancy?" It was broad daylight outside now; the morning is touched her hot face gratefully like cold clear water.. It was February and the pussy -willows swung over her head. At her feat some yellow menses shot up, just opening little yellow eyes in the grass like theyelloweyes of Roddy's siren: Nancy stamped her foot on the ground, it was that woman who had done it, She knew it with the unerring jealous seemed sight of a woman. It wasn't Wall Street, it wasn't curb -brokers, it wasn't.gamb, ling, •it was that woman with the fascinating eyea; she wanted money and she had made a boy steal it for herd Nancy opened the gate and walked rapidly down the street. never look- ing back. Sum'ise made the flag, stones white between the new green of the grass; keen little' blades of it thrust up through the new brown earth and gleamed in the sun like metal. The red maple buds were like scarlet haze. There was Major Lomax's house, the little one stand- ing' back. Nancy walked faster; if sho•did not hurry she would never do it. There was the low, black iron gate—it was ajar, too, waiting fox her! She drew her breath, opened it wider and went in. 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Pasties desiring to effect insur- ance or transact other business will 'be promptly attended to on applies. 'Non to any of the above officers .addressed to their respective post oi- fiees. Losses inspected by the dine - 'tor who lives nearest the scene. She went up the steps, lifted the old brass knoeker, let it fall with a clang and started, trembling, to run away again. But she was only just I down. "I don't know how to begin, Rich- ard!" He became aware suddenly of her. anguish. He held himself in check with a strong hand.' "Are you in trouble, Nancy " <rYes." He went over to the mantel and stretched his arms along it, steady ing his fingers on the edge.. He had the long thin finger's of the artist and the poet, but his hand had strength aria power, too. ,It was the hand of a surgeon. He was watch-. ing her with his strange eyes, but he was not helping her. "Richard, I tried to be i;ude to you —you know last time—", He started and changed 'color. "What did you say, Nancy?" She rose, trembling, and stood, holding him off with her wide fright- ened eyes, her very lips, white. "I even pledge myself ---I'll marry you, Richard" 'Silence followed, a silence as thick DOINGS IN THE SCOUT WORLD Latvian Scouts Again Wear Uniforms Following an, edict in Latvia in 1932 against the wearing of any kind of uniform, the Boy Scouts and Girl Guides were the first to receive per- mission to resume uniforms in pub- lic. ) Wholesale Soy Makers In that year he was given leader. Latest reports of the operations of ship of the Progressive party in the Boy Scout and Girl Guide Christmas Federal House fallowing the resigna- Toy Repair Shops record these Santa tion of Hon. T. A. Crerar. Indepenl Claus workshops in 172 towns and dent support was accorded, Liberal cities across the Dominion. .Some policies and in 1924 one of the chief 80,000 town and city children were provided Christmas gifts and over 9,000 kiddies on prairie homesteads by mail. me on Monday -anywhere on God's earth—ray the • word and I'll be there!" She was glad that he had let her go; she could breathe now and she remembered.' She had to save Rods icy—slxo had to solve the Gordon fam- ily honor. . "On Richard. endoy, M He caught her hands in his draw- ing her impetuously toward him a gain: His deep eyes kindled but she shrank, shivering.• It's a gamble, Nancy, but I'll' do it I'll make you love •me; I —" He lifted her hands and kissed them pas- sionately, first one, then the other. "Don't be afraid of me,", he felt them shaking, "I'll do anything for you— She did not answer; she averted her face • and he saw her delicate chin trembling. A pang of bitter mess shot through hint; lee 'knees well enough why his love for her had nev- er aeached her, she cared about that Roemer boy. But she was here, at his hearthstone now, and he could let his eyes rest on her. He' saw her as no one else in the world could see her, he thought. Ilow little she was, and delicate; he could crush her body up against his with one arm! Her lit- tle head, too, was so defiant, and the round ,trembling chin and white throat. Ile could see it lave and quiver as she breathed. The exquis- ite turn of the cheek, the little ear and the lovely glossy :lair. How dear. she was. He drew` a deep breath and she looked up'sharply, 'met the passion in his eyes and shrank. She shrank so visibly that it pained him again. He thrust the chair nearer. "Sit down, Nancy," his voice sounded harsh and unnatural. This time she sank into the chair, a little huddled figure, her head TIME TABLE Trains rwill arrive at and depart from • Clinton as follows; Buffalo and Goderich Div. , -Going . East, depart 7;08 a.m. Going East depart 3.00 p.m. -Going Wrest, depart 11.50 a.m. ',Going West, depart 9.58 p.m. London. Huron & Bruce Going North, ar. 11,84. ive.11.5d a.m. ^ xg South 8,518 thttn —1T11 d1 • Ile cane dewit the steps holding out his hand. t down the steps when the door opened wide and Richard Morgan stood there, looking at her. He was not very tall, but so looses ly • built and lean that he looked tal- ler. There was a white band on his forehead, above the tan of his lean face, and his eyes held you. Strange eyes, brown -with green lights glis- tening ire still brown pools. Nancy put her hand out and laid it on the tall stem of one, of his results was inaintenance of the Crow's Nest Pass rates. Appointed Minister In the general election of 1925 Brandon again sent him back to the Dominion House with an increased majority. He was appointed minis- ter of immigration in 1926 in the cabinet of Premier King. In the field' of immigration he negotiated an a-. greenient for extension of a reduced Atlantic rate agreement and accom- plished important colonization work. tfr. Forke resigned his portfolio on Dec. 30, 1930, and was appointed to the senate. In the upper chamber he played a quiet role spending much more time at his beloved Pipestone than he had been Ins active days able to do during sy gh as a memebr of the Federal House. In 1892 he inarried Miss Elena C. McGregor. Three daughters were born of the union, Ethel May, . Mar- jorie Isabel and Mary Gertrude. All were at the bedside when the end ean10. Representatives of civic and Public life paused to pay tribute to the for- mer leader of the Progressive group oszeteseas Where Deep Sea Scouts Fraternize Deep Sea Scouts (former land Scouts) aboard British steamships have been given a headquarters den at the Seamen's Y.M.C.A,, New York. The den has become the meeting place of Scouts and former Scouts from ships of many nationalities runs ning to New York: you want' to borrow money? Listen, i in the House of Commons at the fun - Nancy, I know you must have some oral, which took place at Pipestone, great need of it, bat T shall never ask Man., which had been his home for you, ne vesl You can tell me when many years, which book place on Sun you're ready, but I shall never ask day. Rev. A. Dayhard, a close friend you one word about it, never question j of long standing, conducted the fun- ' eral service and also officiated at the graveside ceremony. you, I'ra going to take you at your word though, and marry you on Mon- day—because I'll make you love. nee, I' swear I wilt! It's Monday then in Washington?" His voice was law still, but it seemed to reach through space and touch some quivering, pulsating spot in her soul. She tried to rise, dash- ing tears from her blue eyes, and her lips shock, but she answered, drag- ging out one word, the word she wanted. "Yes." (Cor!;inued Next Week) taesmaarsie Youth of India Getting Together The point the Boy Scouts are play- ing in bringing the youth of India to- gether is again noted in the report, ofavisit of a troop of Scouts from the northern borders of India to at- tend the birthday celebration ref the Maharajah of kashmir at .Srinagar. The troop comprised Buddhists, Mo- hammedans and Christians, and it is noted as "a welcome fact that they all eat and work and play together; without any religious prejudices in terfering with their brotherhood.' Cabinet colleagues of the former minister of immigration were repre- sented by Hon. T. A. Crerar, former minitser of railways and' canals in the Government headed by Floe. W. L. Mackenzie King. READ ALL THE ADS. IN THE NEWS -RECORD —IT WILL PAY YOU— ceseirse An Australian Fronler Tragedy A tragic experience -was that of a 13 year old scout of a homesteading family in an isolated Australian: opal digging colony. When the 'lad's father became seriously ill' the .boy' placed him on a camel and set off an the 80 -mile trek to A doctor. Shortly after the start the father lost consciousness, and the lad made the remainder of the several days' journey with his unconscious father tied to the camel's back. Within a few hours of reaching the settle- ment the father dted, At dawn next) day the young spartan collected 111 camels and set off on the homewar trek. "I have got to•.go back," h explained, "1 ant the only mar, there." "I've come to ask you to lend me fifteen thousand dollars, Richard." and tangible l;liat it pressed down on Nancy's shaken nerves until she wanted to scream. Her heart began to beat against her side, the throbs -were like the heavy strokes of a hammer on an anvil. "Did you mean that, Nancy?" "You'll marry me?" He drew nearer. She could feel his -passion„ for her, it shook him so she recoiled, Making again into his mother's chair, hiding her face from him. "Yes, I ---I said so," she faltered in a broken' voice. "I mean it, Rich- ard:' 1I0 threw himself on one knee be- side her .chair she belt his arms a- round her, "When, Nancy, when " his arms trembled. • She lifted herhead and looked at him, her blue eyes still wide ' with fear. . "On Monday ---in Washington." Ile held her, his strong Arius like a thing of iron about her; she felt as if they pressed ' into her heart, and yet there was a quiver in them; the thrill of his own heart beats shook them. • But his eyes were searching her. She tried to turn then away but she could not, he had a power in his that seemed to hyp- notize her. But she saw the flush on his face die out and leave hini white. "God!" he whispered. "I can't` lose her—my wife! !Jany—" he raisedone hand to ;her shoulder, touching her white throat; "I'd give my immortal soul to know - that meant you loved mel" She writhed, dragging herself a- way from his touch. The very act,. hysterical as she was, betrayed her. She hated his touch.. He caught his breath, releasing her and rising slow- ly ,to his feet, He stood looking down at her, "You don't love me, fancy," he said bitterly, "and it's madness, I knew it—but I'll make •you I'll risk it; I'll marry you on your own terms, I—" he drew nearer again, looking/ down at herr. "I'm taking you at your own word, Nancy; you'll marry "Last time I asked you to marry me," he, said quietly; "yes." She caught her breath. He was not bitter; but there was something in him that was like granite. There was power in his look, too, it fright- ened her; he seemed to have himself well in hand, and yet—she began to feel that his love must be a power;' she had always been afraid of it, she knew it now! She cast a frightened look toward'the door. 'Could she get away? Then suddenly she saw her fath- er's bent gray head and his white face, his mouth hanging open—es if he had died es he slept in the chair by the hearth; he -would look that Way when he was dead, sbe was sure of it! She tried to raise her eyes, but her lids ,seemed to weight them clown. They traveled along the dell, bliie rug to the fire -place, they young trees. reached•his feet, and then slowly up, "I—I came to see you, Richard." I up to his narrow prominent chin, his He came down the steps, bolding tight mouth, his nose—it wasn't out' his hand. quite straight his green -brown "Won't you come in then, Nancy?" 'eyes! She started and the blood She breathed hard, her knees were Gwent up from her throat to brow, The Carpet -dagger vs. The Local Printer Many business mien, when considering the cost of any particular job of printing, look only at the small stun they may be able to save -at the time on any order. They fail to ask themselves what the carpet -bagger leaves with them throughout the year in the way of business as compared with the local publisher and members of his staff. He also seems to forget that if he and his fellow business men 'would get more of their printing requirements done in their home town the publisher aright be able to employ additional Help, which would still further swell the amount of money to be spent in the Inane towel. • Always remember! 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