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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Herald, 1924-05-15, Page 2a'TN of to the fittest ;» crus, GREEN TEA i=i434 is the best at any price ---'Try it, Hi( den Hour -- p BY J. B. HARRIS-BURLAND CHAPTER XXXII,--•C'ont'd,) Something queer in ` the tone of Ardington's voice—something quite apart from the odd dragging in of a Scriptural quotation—made Merring- ton glance sharply at Ardington's face. And curiously enough, Herring- ton saw Ardington smiling pleasantly. The Ardington of the portrait had given place to a gentle, sorrowful Ardington. "He's thinking about that ghost," said Merrington to himself. "He thinks he is going to die," and sud- denly he felt very sorry for Arding- Ton. "Yes," we will make the most of the daylight," he replied. "It will be a jolly drive. But are you sure you feel up to it?" "Of course. Why not?" "Oh, I thought you looked rather. tired, Ardington. I don't want you to tire yourselfin order to give me pleasure," "My dear old -chap ,we haven't been thirty miles yet, and we shan't have been seventy by the time we get home. What are you talking about?" Certainly Ardington did not seem at all tired nor even odd in his speech as they proceeded on their journey. On the contrary, Ardington seemed to be in tt to Again and eagain he slowed downthecar and pointed out some bit of seen ery or some effect of light on hill and field and tree, or some glimpse of the Channel and the distant white cliffs of France. And when at last they reached Canterbury he suggested that they should look at the cathedral and some of the old houses in the town. Ardington seemed to be intensely in- terested in every detail of architec- ture. He took Merrington to see some of his (Ardington's) work in one of the churches. And then he suggested that they should have dinner at a beautiful old inn and drive back in the dark. "It'1I be a change for us," he said, "and I can phone to the house and tell them not' to keep dinner for us." Merrington offered no opposition to this scheme. He had no desire to re- turn to Dedbury at all. Now that he had overcome his fear of motor -cars, he found keen delight, in the swift' movement. He would have liked to. stn rt off •there and then on a tour through England and Wales. His de- sire for peace and solitude had left him. This little trip had whetted his appetite for fresh scenery and build- ings and faces. Theyhad an excellent dinner and shared a bottle of champagne between them. A.rdington was as normal as any man could hope to be. It was not until the waiter had brought the coffee that anything happened to dis- turb the pleasant atmosphere. "Have you any pink noyeau?" Ard- ington asked the old waiter, f "No, sir—I'm sure we haven't, sir. b There used to be some, but no one s ever asks for it now." a "Well, you might ask the good land- h Iord if there's any left in the cellar.", "Yes, sir, but I'rn sure—1 haven't F seen such a thing for years." !d The waiter departed, and the two h' men Iooked at each other across the so table. Merrington's eyes were alight; fierce resentment and his face' eh we very pale. 11r - "Isn't this—rather cruel?" he' said 1• in c�`Jlow Voice. t`No, my dear chap. You're making o a fresh start' to -day, A week age m you'd }nave te14I me it was cruel to tri take you out in a carr" "Well, even if they have the stuffi of I shan't drink any of it." to "It used to be your favorite liqu.eur,'sli Merrington. Come, you mustn't give wo way to your fancies. You must live c down the past, Next week I think you a !Iva ha 1wa rnia I sato wi cot be. inj lloa tol all he per to sh had better return to London and s your old life. You musn't be a c ard, Merrington. Your health "I'll leave that to my doctor, A ington." "Ah, but the health of your and soul." Merrington was silent and lit cigarette. The waiter returned wi a bottle in his hand. "There is just this one, sir," he sa "but there's no call for it. And afraid, sir, that if we open the bot you'll have to buy it." "How much?" "Two pounds, sir. It's very scarce indeed." "I'll buy it. And you needn't open it. I'll take it away with me as it is. Bring me the bill, please." The waiter left the room, and Ard- ington said, "I'm sorry, Merrington. I don't want to hurt you, But I do want you to put all the past behind Merrington was silent. He had glanced at Ardington's face, and once more it was the face of the portrait. —grotesque and horrible. He was sorry now that he had come on this expedition. For a few moments he even thought that he would stay the night in Canterbury and let Arding- ton return to Dedbury alone. But was afraid of Ardington's annoyan and of rousing Ardington's suspicio Whatever happened he must not let Ardington know that he was afraid of him. Ten minutes later the car had left the town, and Ardington stopped it and rose in his seat, and pointed at the great towers of the cathedral rising black against a moonlit sky. "Look at that, Merrington," he cried. "Yes, it is very beautiful," Merring- ton replied. "It is not only beautiful, but it is strong," said Arding�ttoon, and then, after a pause,"1 wish I had been one of those four knights who killed Thomas a Becket." "Why?„ "Because they were not afraid to kill when they thought it was their duty."�• Herrington ni.ade no ,reply; .For a few 'moments Ardington remained standin with his gaze fixed on those great Macre towers. Then he seated himself at the wheel again, and laughed, as he let in the' clutch. "I've been talking nonsense," he aid, "but I should like to have lived n those days." escape by the ex ly treed that he could see, and Br dnevsie el from her . bed and rang the bell, No one answered it, and when she looked at the clock she saw that it was barely helf-past six. She went to her heebanere room, where Fletcher 'was Sleeping, and knocked at the door. She roused Met- cher from her sleep, in a few min.: Utes the house was astir. 13y eight o'clock the car was at the doors and a few minutes later Ruth was on her wayto Dedbery. She told Fletcher that se was going to Brigh- ton for the day, and it was not until the e n, -uthr- ton thatearwas shea tmilold PhilfrgliipsSoto go Batg Trehorn's house at Dedbury, It seem- ed to her that it would be getter for her to call and see Trehgrn,; and find.. out if he knew anything about the matter, Besides, she did not want to meet Ardin ton again, thought thatgTreho wuld wouldgoover to the Priory and fetch Merrington, if it was decided to warn Merrington against Arlington's enmity and take him away from Arlington's house. And as the car, travelled north- wards she was more and more certain that Ardington was mad. If he had been sane he would certainly have told her the story in a very different fa- shion. And, having told its he would tart not have left her lying unconscious on the sofa without saying a word to Fletcher, She, Ruth;' had told Flet rd_ cher that she had fainted after; Ard- ington had left the room. . But that had been only a lie to explain,are ex- mind traordinary act of .brutality. Her last memory had been that of Arding- a ton's evil face looking down at her as th he caught her in . his arms. Of . course the man must have been mad. And id, the terrible thing was that he had I'm made no attempt to behave like an tie ordinary human being. " It was as though he did not care—as though the hideous 'story had . been the beginning of the end of everything, so far as Ardington was concerned. The car passed through Dedbury and turned up the by -road that led to Trehorn's house. And a few moments later Ruth.,saw the entrance to the drive. It seemed to her that the gate was open, but as they passed between the gate posts she saw that one of them was leaning at on odd angle and that the wooden gate itself had been splintered into fragments, and that the fragments had been heaped up on a flower -bed. And then a little farther on she saw a queer thing that she did not: at first recognize as a motor -car. It was ly- ing close against the .wall; of the he house, a yard to the left of the front ce' door. Above it the bricks were smash - n.' ed and loosened and black,- as though they had been scorched with fire. ' (To be continued.) WOMEN! DYE FADED THINGS NEW AGAIN s CHAPTER XXXIII. When Ruth's mind came out of the darkness and she opened her eyes she saw Fletcher bending over her, and was first conscious of Fletcher as something enormous against the light o the lamp. There was a taste of randy in her mouth and the strong mell of ammonia and lavender front battle of salts that Fletcher was olding close to her face. "I felt giddy," she explained to letcher a minute later, `suite sull- enly, directly after Mr. Ardington ad left the room I sat down on the fa and must have fainted." Fletcher asked no questions. Piet- er was capable and kindly and Tactical. She insisted on her mis- ees going to bed and Ituth offered opposition. Ruth did not wake until the next orning and then she was able to ink more clearly, At firet there was rnethi, horrible vont out be c1earne s her.' thoughts. Teen' she was able reason with her fear, Was it likely, e said to herself, that the police uld have taken Ardington into their onfidence if they had been going to rrest John Merrington? The idea s absurd, impossible! Ardington d invented the story. Ardington s mad—queer in his head. Only a dnian could have invented such a ry--and, even if it were true, only madman would have struck at her th it, No man of honor or even of ninon sense would have behaved so utallyto a woman who had never tired him. She could not forget the k in Ardington's eyes as he had d her this horrible—this abornin- e thing. It was as though he hated Y and wished to destroy her. Or haps it was Merrington he wished destroy, and he hated her because a had been in love with Merrington. after every, meal C)ie : ruses mouth mad teeth' and mels digestic% Relieves that ovrer- eaten." ieeelltiner and acid mouth. Xts 1 -a -s -1 -1 -an -es flavor matt-311es the craving for sweets. 'Wrigley's Is doable value Inthe benefit and pleasure ft provides. leafed int errs Pur.a'y aC.KKgae, , 1' Har mind was soon brought from cry to the practical side of the estion. Ardington, niad or sane s no friend of the man he seemed have befriended, It was quite °b- us that Ardington had not told errington thia grotesque lie. Buthaps he would tell hint, Perhaps, n now, Merrington, unable to re- nber anything in those lost months his life, was facing this horror— this invention of Ardington's, ber- ton evae'weak. 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It loosen, the dirt to that it elute* right out—you'll tinned that only neck bangs end cuEedgges and seats and knees of child- rsa's playolotheo aged any rubbing. For this nest robbing just sprinkle a Meery Maio right on the fabric. "Doti', rob .sur youth amus" does the whole job with it you need no other soap 1 About the House TROUBLESOME WEEDS AS QREEENS. "If these ,country • men and, women would learn that there are better -spring: tonics in their meadows and fields than can be found in any drug storethey would be better 'off," a: physician once: told me. Many house- wives , would consider:: some of our "noxious weeds" delieious if they were sold on the market as early gree ee succulent foods. But when these sa plants maybe had for' -the Pickin known, and are usually quite plentiful in low, marshy land. Of all greens, wild mustard is the favorite in our fancily. It is fine cook- ed with other greens or by itself..It is easy tvo.pick and easy to clean, and makes a good substitute for Lettuce. The young tender sprouts of milk- weed make an excellent substitute for asparagus. It is cooked the same and served the same. When the leaves are larger they make good greens. me, Greens, are ready to use before the g garden vegetables and fruits are ready to be canned, and as the house-! wife is not usually so busy then as she is later4n the season, it is a good plan to can some for winter.—N. P. they are seemed. These early greens are wonderful blood purifiers and should make a large part of our spring diet. There are many elaborate salads, etc., fixe. which dandelions and other spring greens play an important part, but to: most of us the old-fashioned "boiled greens" are the best. A simple and reliable way to cook them is to boil till tender in salted water, with a good ham bone, or lacking this, slices of bacon or salt pork may be used. When tender,.. drain and cut across several times. with a very sharp knife. Pour ham, bacon or pork fry - lugs, or melted butter, over them and serve hot. If any are left, they may be reserved by molding in tiny cups and French dressing added just be- fore serving. Never be careless in cleaning the greens. Each leaf should be washed separately, and on each side. Purslane may .be cooked alone or with: other greens It makes a deli - clone addition to stews and soups, and is a member of the Portulace family. It is one of the few greens that is good when served either hot or cold. ,Long before our garden greens are ready for use—and sometimes before they are planted—the sour dock is ready for use. We consider it super- ior to either kale or spinach, and al- though some people object to using it because of the acid contents, there is in reality net enough acid in the plant to be in the least injurious. These .same people eat rhubarb without a thought of danger from the acid, and yet there is more acid in •a single stalls of rhubarb than in enough sour dock ter an entire meal. This plant will furnish greens until there are plenty of others to take its place. Iambs' quarter is not liked by some people because of its flat taste, .bat when used with mustard, or some other leaf with a sharp taste, is deli- elous. Wild sorrel is good as greens, and also makes a delicious and unusual soup when boiled very gently in rich beef stock, Be very careful that it does not boil to pieces. When tender, serve with buttered toast. Of course, everyone is familiar with dandelions, but some people do not know that it is the best plant known for the liver, Cowslips are one of the best greens AN EFFECTIVE WINDOW CLEANER. Quite by accident I discovered a very simple way to clean windows that far surpasses anything I have ever tried, and I have tried various methods and .preparations. 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