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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1940-03-14, Page 6PAGE SIX THE SEAFORTH NEWS ,.,.o eL,ee .. Lambert started to his feet with an oath, and leaving the wretched wo- man to the care of some gypsies, ran back to the glade. The cottage was a mass of streaming, crackling flames, and there was no water to extinguish these, as he realized with sudden fear. It was terrible to think that the old woman and Garvington were burning in that furnace, and desper- ately anxious to save at least one of the two, Lambert tried to enter the door, But the heat of the fire drove him back, and the dames seemed to roar at his discomfiture. He could do nothing but stand helplessly and gaze upon what was plainly Garving- ton's funeral pyre. By this time the villagers were making for the wood, and the whole place rang with cries of excitement and dismay. The wintry scene was revealed only too clearly by the rud- dy glare and by the same sinister light. Lambert suddenly beheld Chal- dea at his elbow. Gripping his arm. she spoke hoarsely, "The tiny rye is dead. He drove the engine over a bank and it smashed him to a pulp." "Oh! eh! And -and Miss Greeby?" "She is dying." Lambert clenched his hands and groaned. "Garvington and Mother Cockleshell?" "She is dead and he is dead by new." said c'haldea, looking with a eailnus smile at the burning cottage, both are dead -Lord Garvington. "Lord Garvington " Lambert groan- ed again. He had forgotten that he xtow po se..ssed the title tand what re. m.,tned of the fancily states. Avall!" •. clod c'haldea. clapping ear hands and nodding toward the 'enrage with 0 meaning stn 11 .. "there's b11 111 to c-elebra1. the Inch," c'HAPTER SSI u week later 1rol Lamle•rt wee ,e;aed it; the library of The Manor. k,rakine were and 1111.inns. His wan appearance was not due sn much to what he had passed borough, trying as late events had been. es 10 his dread of what Inspeotnr Darby was about to say. That oftleer was beside him, getting ready for alt immediate conversation by turning over various papers which be produced from a large and well-filled pocket -book. Dar- by looked complacent and important, as an examination into the tate trag- edy Mid added greatly to his reputa- tion as a zealous oftiver. Things were now more ship-shape. as Mise Greeby had died after making confession of her crime and had been duly buried by her shocked relatives. The ashes of Lord Garvington and Mother Cockleshell, recovered from the debris of the cottage. had also been disposed of with religious ceremonies, and Sil- ver's broken body had been placed in an unwept grave. The frightful catas- trophe which had resulted in fie death of tom- people had been the talk of the United Kingdom for the entire seven days. What Lambert was dreading to hear was the report of Miss Greeby's confession. which Inspector Darby bad come to talk about. He had had tried to see her himself at the village inn, whither she had been transferred to die, but she had refused to let him envie to her dying bed. and therefore he did not know in what state of mind she had passed away. Judging from the vindictive spirit which she had displayed, Lambert fancied that she had told Darby the whole wretched story of the forged letter and the murder. The last was hound to he confessed, but the young man hart hoped against hope that Miss Greeby would be silent regard- ing Garvington's share in the shame- ful plot, Wickedly as his cousht had behaved, Lambert did not wish his memory to be smirched and the fam- ily honor to be tarnished by a revela- tion of the little men's true character. He Heartily wished that the evil Gar- vington had done might be buried with him, and the whole sordid affair forgotten. "First, my lord," said Darby leisure- ly, when his papers were in Dram "1 have to congratulate. your lordship on your accession to the title. Hitherto so busy have I been that there has been no time to do this." "Thank you, Mr. Inspector, bet I regret that I should have succeeded through so tragic a death." "Yes, yes, my lord! the feeling does you honor," Darby nodded sympathe- tically; "but it must be some com- fort for you to know that your pour cousin perished when on an errand of mercy, although Itis ahn was not quite with strict justice." Lambert stared. "I don't know what 50u mean" he remarked, being puzzl- ed by this coupling of Garvington's name with any good deed. "Of course you don't, my lord. But for you to understand I had better begin with Miss Greebyes confession. I must touch on some rather intimate things, however," said She inspector rather shyly. "Meaning that Miss Greeby was In love with me." "Exactly, my lord. Her love Inc you --if you will excuse my mentioning so private a subject --caused the whole catastrophe." "Indeed," the young man felt tt sense of relief, as if Darby put the matter in this way the truth about the forged letter could scarcely have conte to light, "will you explain?." (Certainly, my lord. Miss Greeby always wished to marry pier lord- ship, bttt Ate Iknew that you loved your wife, the present. Lady Garviu.g- ton, who was then Lady Agnes fine. She believed that you and Lady Ag- nes would sooner or later run away together.'• "There was tto reason she should think se." -airl Noel, bec-oud!g eear- let. -Of . curse not, my lord. Pardon nn• :;ai!r for speaking 1)1 such very Priv at,- matters. But I can scarcely make your lordship understand how the late Sir Hubert Pine came by his death unless 1 am painfully frank," "Go on. Mr. Inspector," Noel leaned Intek and folded his arms. "Be frank to the verge of rudeness. if you like." "Oh, no, no. my lord; certainly not." Darby said in a shocked man- ner. "I will be as delicate as I poss- ibly can. Well. then, my lord, Miss Greelsy, thinking that you aright elope with the then Lady Agnes Pine, re- solved to place an even greater bar- rier between you than the marriage." "What could be a possibly greater barrier?" "Your honor, my lord, your Heim sense of honor. Miss Greeby thought that if she got rid of Sir Hubert, and Lady Agnes was in possession of the millions. that you would never risk her losing the same for your sake." "Sire was right in supposing that, Mr. Inspector, but how did Miss Greeby know that Lady Agnes world lose the money if she mar'r'ied me?" "Si' Hubert told her so himself, my lord, when she discovered that he was at the Abbot's Wood camp under the name of Ishmael Hearne." "His real name." "Of course. my lord; of course. And having made this discovery and know- ing how jealous Sir Hubert was of his wife—if you will pardon my mention- ing the fact --Mise Greeby laid a trap to lure him to The Manor that he might be shot." The listener moved uneasily, and ire now quite expected to hear the revelation of Garvington's forgery. "Go on, Mr. Inspeoto'." "Miss Greeby," pursued the officer, glancing at his notes, "knew that the late Mark Silver, who was Sir Hub- errs secretary, was not well disposed toward his employer, as 1m .fancied that he hacl been cheated out of the proceeds of certain inventions. Miss Greeby worked on this point and in- duced Silver to forgea letter pnrpo't- ing tc come from Lady Agnes to you saying that an elopement had been ar- ranged," "Oh," Lambert drew a breath of D. H. McINNES CHIROPRACTOR Office .— Commercial Hotel Electro Therapist - Massage. Hours—Mon, and Thurs. after- noons and by appointment. FOOT CORRECTION by manipulation—.Sun-ray treatment, Phone 227. relief, "so Silver laid a trap, dict herr" "Yes, my lord, aitd 0 very clever one. The letter was arranged by Sil- ver to fall into Sir Hubert's hands. That unfortunate gentleman came -to the blue door at the appointed time, then Miss Greeby, who had climbed out of the window of her bedroom to bide in the shrubbery, shot the un- suspecting man. She then got back tato her room— and a very clever climber she must have been, my lord and afterward mingled with the guests." "But why did site think of luring Sir Hubert" to be shot?" asked Noel with feigned ignorance, "when she ran such a risk of being discovered?" "Alt, my lord, therein lies the clev- erness of the idea. Poor Garvington had threatened to shoot any burglar, and that gave Miss Greeby the idea. It was her hope that yon' late cousht night kill Sir Hubert by mistaking him for a robber, and she only posted herself in the shrubbery to shoot if Sir Hubert was not killed. He was not, as we know that the shot fire by Lord Garvington only broke his arm. Miss Greeby made sure by killing him herself, and very cleverly she did so," "And what about my late cousin's philanthropic visit to Silver?" "Ah, my lord, that was a mistake. His lordship was informed of the forged letter by Chaldea the gypsy girl, who found it in Sir Hubert's tent, and for the sake of your family wished to get Silver out of the coun- try. It would have been dreadful—as Lord Garvington rightly considered— that the name of his sister and your name should be mentioned in connec- tion with an elopement even though it was untrue. He therefore went to induce Silver to leave the country, but the mu, instead of being grate- ful. stunted his lordship with a blow from a poker which be bad picked "How was that known, Mr. In- spector?" "Miss Greeby had the truth from his EMI! lips. Silver threatened to de- 'munee her, and knowing this Chaldea went to London to warts her." '011," muttered Lambert, thinking of what Gentilla Stanley had said, "how did she tied out?" "She nvcrheard 0 conversation 'he- aceta Silver and Lord Garvington in the enttage." Lambert was relieved again, since Miss Greeby had not evidently men - tinned trim as being mixed up with the matter. "Yes, Mr. 'inspector, I can guess the rest, This unfortunate wo- man Lame down to get Silver, who could have hanged her, out of the eouutty, and he set fire to the cot- tage." "Site set fire to it," corrected Dar- by quickly. "by chance, as she told mue she overturned a lamp, Of course, Lord Garvington, being senseless, was burned to death. Gentilla Stanley was also burned," "How did she come to be there?" "Oh, it seems that Gentilla followed Hearne—he was her grandson I hear from the gypsies—to The Manor on that night and saw the shooting. But she said nothing, not feeling sure it her unsupported- testimony would be sufficient to convict Miss Greeby. However, she watched that lady and followed her to the cottage to de- nounce her and prevent the escape of Silver ---who knew the truth also, as she ascertained. Silver knocked the old lady clown and stunned her, so she also was burned to death. Then Silver ran for the motor car and crushed Miss Greeby—since he could not manage the machine." "Did be crush her on purpose, do you think?" "No," said Darby after a pause, "I don't think so. Miss Greeby was rich, and if the pair of them had escaped Silver would have been able to extort money. He no more killed her than be killed hirnseif by dashing into that chalk pit near the road. It was mis- management of the motor in both eases," Lambert was quiet for a time, "Is that all?" be asked, looking up. "All, my lord," answered the in- spector, gathering his papers to- gether.' "Is anything else likely to appear in the papers?" "No, my lord." "I noted," said Lambert slowly, "that there was no mention of the forged letter made at the inquest." (To Be Continued) THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 1940 PROFESSIONAL CARDS Lady Tweeclsmuir, who will broadcast a farewell message during the week. TENDERS WANTED Township of Tuckersmith Tenders will be received by the Council of the Township of Tucker. smith, up to Saturday, March 23rd, at 7.50 o'clock P.M., for the follow. ing purposes; (1) For the entire operation of crushing gravel and placing on road. Contractor to furnish all labor and equipment at a rate per cub, yard, within a radius of 5 miles, also at a rate over 5 miles. (2) For operating the Township crusher. Contractor to furnish power sufficient to operate crusher at full capacity, belt, labor, fuel and oil to place the gravel in the bin, The Mun- icipality to supply oil foe crusher and drag line, and be responsible for ord. inary wear and tear on crusher, but will hold the Contractor responsible for r'epair's caused by inefficient or careless operation and for keeping the pit in good condition. Tenderer to state price per cub. yard. (3) For trucking gravel from bin to road, by the yard mile, and flat rate per yard within 5 miles radius, also over 5 miles, (4) For supplying Rubber Tired Tractor, with fuel and oil for operat- ing Grader, at a rate per hour. Crusher to operate in McLean's Pit, with an output of at least 5000 cub, yards, no gravel to be pail) for that is unsuitable for road purposes. All work to be clone under the supervision of the Road Superintend- ent, and to his entire satisfaction and that of the ('OMICi1, Et satisfactory bond or certified cheque may be re- quired of the Contractor whose tender is accepted, for the due fulfillment. of his contract in each case, but the lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Tenders opened on above date. D. F. McGREGOR, Clerk, Seaforth 1 SPRING IS COMING Grain prices are going up. Have you ordered your fertilizer? We are advised that prices of material are sure to go up. Why not order now and be safe. We sell "Shur - Gain." We also have Hog Concen- trate and "Big 50" for your poul- try. We also buy all ldnds of grain for George Thompson of Hensall, and we will truck it for you and supply bags. Telephone for information as to prices, etc. SPROAT & SPROAT TILE YARD Phone 655 r 2. Seaforth THE JACKSON STUDIO Excellent Portraits at the Right Price Came in and make an appointment WALKER'S FUNERAL HOME UNDERTAKING AND EMBALMING J. R. WALK ER, JR. Bolder of Government- iipletua and license. Flowers furnished Night or day phone 67 with FERGUSON SYSTEM 0,opptsso �N * * Lightweight,4-wheel, all-purpose Ford tractor complete with Ferguson Hydraulic Controls, starter, power take -off, pneumatic tires, govet'-. nor, adjustable treads, ignition. lock, throttle control, independent rear -wheel brakes, air cleaner. Cone in and see i t! DALY'S GARAGE FORD DEALERS PHONE 102 SEAFORTH MEDICAL SEAFORTH CLINIC Dr. .E. A. McMaster, M.B., Graduate of University of Toronto. J. D. Colquhoun, MD, C.M,, Grad- uate of Dalhousie University, Halifax. The Clinic is fully equipped witll. complete and modern x-ray and other up-to,date diagnostic and thereuptie equipment. Dr. Margaret K. Campbell, M.D., L.A.B.P., Specialist in Diseases in Infants and Children, will be at the Clinic last Thursday hi every month from 3 to 6 p.m. Dr. P. J. R. Forster, Specialist in. Diseases of the Ear, Eye, Nose and Throat, will be at the Clinic the first Tuesday in every month from 4 to 6 p.m. Free well -baby clinic will be held on the second and last Thursday in every month from 1 to 2 p.m. JOHN A. GORWILL, B.A.,M.D. Physician and Surgeon In Dr. 51. H. Roos' office. Phone, 6 J W. C. SPROAT, M.D., F.A.C.S. Surgery Phone 90-W. Office John St., Seaforth DR. H. H. ROSS Physician and Surgeon. Late et: London Hospital, London, England. Special attention to diseases of the eye, ear, nose and throat. Office and, residence behind Dominion Bank. Of- fice Phone No. 5; Residence Phone 104. DR. F. J. R. FORSTER Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Graduate in Medicine, University of Toronto. Late Assistant New York Ophthalmic and Aural Institute, Moorefield's Eye, and Golden Square throat hospitals, London, Eng. At Commercial Hotel, Seaforth, third Wednesday in each month from 2 to 4 p.m. Also at Seaforth Clinic first Tuesday in each month. -53 Waterloo St, Stratford. Telephone 267. MARGARET K. CAMPBELL, M.D. London, Ontario Graduate Toronto University Licentiate of American Board of Fedi. atrics, Diseases of Children At Seaforth Clinic, last Thursday al- ternoon, each month. AUCTIONEER GEORGE ELLIOTT, Licensed Auctioneer for the County of Huron. Arrangements can be made for Sale Date at The Seaforth News. Charges moderate and satisfaction guaranteed F. W. AHRENS, Licensed Auction ear for Perth and Huron Counties Sales Solicited. Terms on Application. Farm stock, chattels and real estate property. R. R. No. 4, Mitchell. Phone 634 r 6. Apply at this office. HAROLD JACKSON Licensed in Huron and Perth Coun- ties. Prices reasonable; satisfaction guaranteed. For information, write or phone Harold Jackson, 6531.12, Sea - forth central; Brucefield R.R.1. Watson & Reid REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE AGENCY (Successors to James Watson) MAIN ST., SEAFORTH, ONT. All kinds of Insurance risks effect- ed at lowest rates in First -Class' Companies. The McKillop Mutual Fire Insurance Co. HEAD OFFICE—SEAFORTH, Ont. OFFICERS President, Wm. Knox, Londesboro; Vice President, W. R. Archibald, Seaforth; Secretary Treasurer, M, A. Reid, Seaforth: AGENTS F. McKercher, R.R.1, Dublin; John E. Pepper, R.R.1, Brucefleld; E. R. G. Jarmouth, Brodhagen; James Watt, Blyth; C. F. Howitt, Kincardine; Wm. Yeo, HolmesvilIe. DIRECTORS Alex Broadfoot, Seaforth; William Knox, Londesboro; Chris Leonhardt, Dublin; Jamas Connolly, Goderich; Thomas Moylan, Seaforth; W. R. Archibald, Seaforth; Alex McEwing, Blyth; Frank McGregor, Clinton; Hugh Alexander, Walton. Parties desirous to effect insurance or transact other business, will be promptly attended to by applications, to any of the above named officers addressed to their' respective post- offices.