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THE HURON EXPOSITOB.,
JANUARY 20, 1882.
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LORIMER ANwonder at me for loving her. Listen On this occasion he was in one of his
D WIFE. you have lived in luxury. And portunity for op
you , ening it bottle of wine.
1 A. CONTINUED STORY. merriest moods, and his gossip, wit-
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claereza =vim—Continued. nearly crazy. In two hours he had had
_"I think 1 compieherid. Bayno etiough of Mr. Townsend' s society o
more. , Trust me - this shall go •no last him for two years, but to his bar-
fartheii." He offered his hand, Barry ror he -found that Mr. Townsend was
silently returned the close pressurealso going to Cincinnati, and was de
"You. will take these letters now?" lighted to have a companion.
"Yes, and tome- other papers that There was no escape. Barry knew
belonito my wife. I cannot tell you that his own appearauoe and manner
what this discovery does for me. He had excited Townsend's - curiosity, a d,
put thi packages in aware of the man's power of his pocketbook her and married again ih a few neonths, being•
while alking. "You must excuse me, b -
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but I must see Mr. Bartlett at -once." a
-Rol eitohae necessary, my dear fel-
low. But you will come in soon; I
have 'few visitors Good -night, and
may all success attend you 1" He said
this IeSaing over the baluster, watch
ingTherry as he ran downstairs. A
parting “Thaaik yon! good -night"
reached him, accompanied by S. blast
of air and the noise of a door shutting.
He returned to his pipe and easy
chair and wished he was a figure
painter. "I never saw such a change
come over a man," he said to himself;
"and I would like to see the woman
that all this is about. It would be
heed to tell from Lorimar's face
whether pain or pleasure was upper-
most With him."
CHAPTER XXIX.
since I saw you, and without success."
I have not spent an idle day since I
met her. I have worked faithfully in
the hope Of being. able to pleat) her in
the:positien she was born to. When
she was"sick—" -
"She has been sick, then ?"
"We waited two days, expecting
every hour to be her last. But for
Miss Horan ehe might have died of
-neglect. What was she to you then'?Had she died you would h.ave forgotten
as you Americans do. You don't know
how to love. You will never feel asdid when I thought she was leaving
me, that I had lost her for ever." His
Spice shook, his faoe became pale and
drawn.
The two Men eyed each other. Weit-
ner, angry and defiant, seemed to revel
in Barry's agony.
"You are candid. No doubt you
have told my wife all this,"
"Not all, for she would not let me.
t
reason!
How far I was from suspecting her true night for home.
he might leave tha
The joy that flashed in Barry's, face As he went through the streets
made Weitner turn away with an ex-
clamation of anger.
"Mr. Weitner, you know where my
wife hit!'
"And if I do, what then ?"
"I have been searching for her ever
ttoisms, and laughter drove Harty
servation, and dreading close questio
he exerted himself to become interes
in a general conversation. It was
lightful, the sense of relief when t
• last long night was ovet and the tr
entered the Cincinnati depot.
-went with Townsend to the hot
where they made their toilets a
breakfasted. Then they separat
Barry refused to join a convivial pa
at supper, saying that his basin
would occupy but a few hours, and t
knew that the break in his reflect
had done him good. His mind
recovered its tone, his fears had dis
peared with his nervousness, and
was quite ready for an explanat
•with Claire, ,
,
Once on Fourth street, he BOOR" fon
THE ARTIST'S R00111 AGAIN. the store. It wassimall, tastefully
Weitner laughed derisively.
A Week passed. Weitner heard "This is no matter. for jesting, at ted up, and 4pparently well stock
"Horan & Co' was over the door,
nothing ftirther from Mr. Lorimer, and, least not to me." .
cowl. dine that everything was ar- "Nor to me either." inside several neatly dressed girls w
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youarranging glass oases His pride. received a severe shock,
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cease thinking of them and gave him- mer is?'
his anger with himself increasted w
80114 to his pleasing day dreams. "I don't know why I should." he thought of his refined, exelusive
His pi bun was finished and paid for, "But I insist that you shall, it is my
exposed to the gaze and remarks of
and h had orders that would oceupy right." . variouspeople with whom she must
him n til early summer. Then he had "The devil you do! I deny your
brought in contact.
projeoted a Western tour, ostensibly for right to insist with me." "I wish to see Mrs.—Miss G
art's eake, and ViSiOnS of towering Barry controlled himself. coigne," he said to one of the girls.
mountains, elottd-capped peaks, foaam rMr. Weitner, it is necessary for me "I don't think there is such a per
ing waterfalls, and shaded valleys as- to see her. I have wronged her in here. Wait, I'll ask Miss -loran,"
sailed his strong perceptive faeulties thought and deed, as a simple act of
went to the end of the store. He tr
and Well developed ideality. With justice I stould acknowledgethis to
to lcok interested in the suits displa
'them eame another vision, that of a her peisonally. What she may do af- on all sides. After a short- delay
fair, dark -eyed girl, whose influence terward is another matter; You pro- tall, businesslike looking woman ea
over litin seemed intensified bythe very fess to be her friend, the greatest ser- forward, calmly fixing her honest e
separ ton and silence that should vice you MU do her is to tell me how to
; on his face.-
have estroyed it. To see Claire again find her.' " "Miss Horan, I believe ?"
and plead his cause more eloquently "flow so? She is with a kind friend,
She bowed. "Yes, sir."
than ever was now his greatest desire. the one who nursed her through her Barry handed her his eard.
In imagination she was his wife, his illness. Miss Horan will take as good expression eonvinced him , that 01
companion in his journeys amid the care of her as you did." • preserved her secret even from
magnificent solitudes of the great Barry flushed. "Had we not better best friend. His path seemedaan e
West, enioying with equal, appreciation cease thinking of ourselves and decide enne .
their Wonders and beauties. what is best for her?""I am very anxious to see Miss Gas -
He *as indulging theWeitner looked embarrassed
thee fancies to the .
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utmost one afternoon as he stood. before "You will place her again in afflu-. coigne. I • understood she was h
with yon." -
his -easel retouching what might have mice, fax beyond my reach." he mutter-
"She lives with me, but she seld
passed for a "Study of a Woman's ed, with deep sigh.
comes to the store. To day she is v
Head.'' "You forget there is another ob-
"Pshaw 1" he exclaimed. "I shall steel° that places her beyond your busy at home. She may -be here
morro-w morning." .
never get the mouth to Rtlit me. , And reach, no matter what petition she is "But 1 must see her at once, lc
the *vim are too sad; I cannot find a in.', from New York for the purpose."
ray ofttope fpr me in them. It must be "You mean the fact of her marnage "Indeed! Then you had better g
the fa, lt of that sombre dress." with you Such obstacles have been
the house. I'll Bend the boy
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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.
vott SALE. --For Sale a 'first Lassa Planing
--• -- •
J- Mill, nearly uew and in good running order,
Situated in the flourishing Town of Seaforth,
Will be sold cheap. Terms easy. Enquire of
BEOORD, OOSSENS 00.,Goderich , Ont.
ti OUSE AND LOT 1N SEAFORTH FOR
A-2- BALE—For Rale that comfortable dwelling
house situated on John Street, the property of
and at Present occupied by the undersiened. The
house con ains sitting room, dining room,
kitchen and 4 bedrooms, also a cellar under the
kitchen. A everfai ling well and good cistern. The
house is new and in good order. There ts also a good
stable. Thi property will be sold cheap as the
proprietor ' tends going to tile North-west in the
.'LEA.TEIZRLAND. 736
spring. J
11 OUSE AND LOT POR SALE — For Sale,
J -I" that debit able property on North Main Street,
formerly owned and ocoupied by the late James
Sperling; there is a frame house containing six
rooms and kitchen, with pantry, bedroom and
w oodshed ; a good cellar, also hard and soft
w ater ;.tbeirei3 one are of land with a frontage of
84 rods; there is a good young bearing orchard ;
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it is one o the most. dilrsable provel ties in Sea
forth. Ap ly to JAMES SPARL1NG, Elyth, or
JOHN S. WALSH or A. STRONG. Seaforth. 694
WARM FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE — For sale
-L. the no4th half of Lot 80, Concession 8, Mor-
ris, contain ng100 RCM, 8.1300 80 of which are
cleared, we] . tenced. undeedraieed and mostly
free from s plops. Good buildings and a splendid
oi chard. here are two wells on the place and a
spring cree running through it. It is situaed.
on the Nor hem Gravel Road, within two miles
of Brussels nd 13 from Seaforth. This farm will
be sold oho p, or willbe exehanged for a smaller
one. Apply On the premises or to Brussels I' 0.
ROBERT Bus. 725
j'ARM FOR SALE—Farm in '1 ucktrsmith, for
-11-. sale—For sale, Lot 2, Concession 10, Huron
Road Survey, Tuchersmith containing 100 acres,
76 of which are cleared andin a good state of
cultivation, and all underdrained. The balance
is well tunbered with hardwood. There are 18
acres of fall wheat and 30 acres fall plowed. There
is a stone hone, goud frame barn with stabling
underneath, and other good out -buildings Three
good wells and a young orchard. .Is within eight
miles of Seaforth on the Grand Trunk Railway,
and five from Heosall OR the Great Western.
Schools and Churches quite convenient Will be
sold cheap. Apply to Chiselhurst P. 0., or on
the premises. MRS. A. YULE. 733
FARFORBALE—The north half of tot '26,
Lot '27, and the ebst halt of Lot 28, Ounces -
s ion 4,1. R. S., Tuckersmith ; 200 acres for sale
in one parcel, or two of 150 acies and 50 acres
respectively; first-dass buildii gs, good fencee,
and orchard; the land is in a good Slate of culti-
vation, is well -watered, and is well situated as to
roads, &c. Any 'xi:son-wanting a good farm, in a
good locality, will do well to. look at this one be-
fore buying elsewhere. For particulars and terms
upply to JAMES LAWRENCE & BROTHER on
the premiseo, or to.'.11ESSRS. McCA.UGHEY &
IIOLMESTED, Barristers,Seaforth. 672
'ARM FOR SALE—The east half of Lot 31,
Concession 1,Wawanosh,100 acres,85 of which
are cleared and in a good state of cultivation ; and
east half .4 Lot 89, Bullett, 68 Hetes, 45 of which
are cleared Both fermis opposite each other. The
Whole to be sold separately or together. On first
mentioned farm, log house, good frame barn,frame
etable, good bearing orchai d, well tenced-,tt smell
spring ei eek running thioueh farm. two 'ells, 18
acres fall wheat and fell plowing done. On See-
d farm, good frame house 26x30, with stone
re fundation,good well, good frame barn 36x60 with
stable in it, young bearing orchard, well fenced
and in a good state of .eultivation. The whoOt
clear of stumps and well drained. Four and a
rY half miles West from Blyth on gravel roast, one
to- quarter of a mile from school; churches and mills
convoeient.1 Terms to suit purchaser. Apply on
the premise8 to 'HORD. IRWIN, Auburn P. 0.726
'ARM FOR SALE—Lot No 7, in the 41h Con- -
to -At ceseion, H. R. S., of TueLersmith, 100 acres,
the estate Of the late Janies Chesney • 90 acres
ith
cleal ed and I tinder oulti,ation, balauce timbered
with beech Maple elm &CS, Good brick house If '
by storeys high, 26 by 86.Frame hart and tow
he
stable on stone foundation, also frame stable,
and good orchard. The lot is well watered, well'
in fenced and is in a good state of cultivation. For
ed particulars apply on the premises, or to the un -
d dersignett. MoCAUGHEY & HOLMESTED,
Solicitors, Seaforth. 7104 1
SOLD OUT
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Plain /thick drapery with a hazy gray gressive age." Barry thanked her, and, preceded
tint, ont of which elouddikedrame the eMr. Weitner, this is mere trifling.
a little lad whistling a popular air
delicate girlish face met his, he fancied, I will not discuss that subject. Mrs.
reached a moderate sized gray hous
more encouragingly. - Lorimer must be reetored to -her grand- a quiet street. A steut, red-ch,ee
He pvas contemplating this latest al- father'e protection and, her proper PP- woman, with staring blue eyes
tin-etc:in, still dissatisfied, when a knock sition in society. The rest is in her
at the door interrupted him. His own hands."
drear4 "Come in" was answered by the eller grandfather ignored her exist-
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entrance of Mr. Lorimer. enoe a year ago."
"Ahil evelconae," said Weitner, turn- rI oamaot explain that now. Mr.
ing frdrn the easel and approaching Bartlett is her grandfather."
him, seoretly wondering at his wretched Weitner's surprise could not find
isppeatance. words. He threw himself on a sofa and
- As Barry took the proffered hand hid his face. .
his glance passed. Weitner and. fell on Barry studied the picture before him,
the pieture, charmed with its fidelity as a likeness
"Good heavens-! Weitner, where did
and struck with fresh admiration of
you get that portrait?
the artist's talent. Weitner was in -
"It is my own work ; I painted it." deed a worthy and formidable antagon-
"Blit from what -4 copy ?"
ist ; his engaging manners and uncomi
"1411, partly, and partly from the
originel." . mon beauty roused , a new demon.
What were Claire's i ideas and feel-
"Thooriginal! Where is she now?" i11 -gs ?
Weitner looked at him and smiled.
"There is no use ifi postponing the
"That is a cool question."
question," cried Weitner, starting to
"Coed! Why, that is my wife's
his feet. "Miss Horan' and—Mrs. Lore
portratt !" imer are in Cinciunati. Here is the
"Your wife ?" Weitner's face ex -
address." He took a card from hie
pressed horror and inerednlity, and for
pocketbook and flung it on the table. I
a moment he grew as pale as the eager
I thank y
man Confronting him; then he laughed
"Don't thank me ; 1 promised your
aleadi "Oh' no ; you are •rnistaken
thereThis lady is not in What wife that we should be friends, and you
.1 you
tell me I can do her a friend's servicea
would' call your circle. She earns her
This is for her sake. You had better
livingt-sews I met her last winter in
a hause where I boarded" go now." He spoke hoareely, wildly
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"Where was that ?" clasping his head, and Dialed against
Barry walked restlessly back and for
the mantelpiece, breathing hard and
fast. As the sound of Barry's foot -
ward. Weititer named the street and
steps died away Weitner opened a
number. He stood in front ,of 'the
. easel, lea if to guard his treasure from drawer on which his hand had linger-
Barrylssharp glances
ed several times, and took out a loaded
_ '.
"T at was her aunt's house. There revolver.
i,
is no onbt of what I say. You knew "How little there was between him
hand death 1" he muttered. "I Wonder I
er as Miss Gascoigne."
did not shoot him 1 where he stood,
looking BO triumphant. But tomurder
hirn would be to lose all hope of her;
I should never see her agaim She
cannot love himenow ; he is too cold,
too maculating to satisfy her nature.
She needs the warmth of a never -
dying passion; without it she will
.clroop and die."
CHAPTER, XXX. ' " ',-
We
flashi
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Mise
in tonesof mocking, bitter irony. "I
daubtlwhether men treat their wives
after euch a fashion."
"I Ido not understand you. Mrs.
Pennington left my wife sufficient
meanfor independence."
"Then thie is all a mistake; my
Miss, Gascoigne has nothing to do with
your *ife."
"Var. Miss Gascoigne ?"
Bairy's eyes blazed; his voice rose.
"My Miss Gasooigne—I -.repeat it,"
cried [Weitner in his exditement.
“Yeu must explain this. Do you
dare to assert that Claire—my wife—
ever in any way encouraged your )at-
tentiens ?"
"1have not made any each asser-
tion."1
"Then why speak of her in such
terra4 ?"
"Because 1 have the right. I love
her ! 111 an wrong' am not to blame.
If she was your wife, how • was I to
knowlit ? I found her in that house,
tner watched hira, his dark eyes
g anger and score.
d you want me to believe that
ascoigne is your wife ?" he said,
A STORMY INTERVIEW.
On leaving Weitner, Barry hastened
to the hotel, deciling to start at once
for Cincinnati. He had one hour to
make his prepartitions and reach the
depot at Jersey City if 'he would take
the express train. Having packed his
valise, he wrote to his partner, and
concluded to telegraph Mr. Bartlett on
reaching his destination. Then be
hurried into a carriage, and, watch , iu
hand, went rattling through side streets
to the ferry. His tieket and seat se-
cured, he caulci think of nothing bat
Weituer's account of Claire's struggle
to live. If it was true, then he had
forfeited all claim to her respect, and
what affection could, survive such cruel
neglect? Ton certain point he felt
proteeted only by her helplessness. that he could justify his own conduct,
She had no relatives, no friends. If but ander any circumstances he should
you had loved her you would have have assnred himself that she was
saved her from such a position. For- properly provided for after her aunt'e
tunately, she was surrounded by people death. He had allowed pride and
who liked and respected her, although anger to blind him to his duty, and he
perfect strangers. I saw her go out felt lowered iu his own sight. The
day atter day looking for employment. hope that had sustained him • for a
I met her on the streets chilled with week deserted him ; - his air -castles
burst like bubbles; his anxiety to see
Claire and realize the effect of his folly
became a fever. The train tseemed to
cold 4nd worn out with failure and
disappointment. I know that it came
to this with her: she was glad to go to
one ef those large stores where they stop at every house and creep when in
f make up clothing, and sew from morn- motion_ He had worked himself into
ing till night for the few dollars that a condition bordering on distraction
paid her board." - when an acquaintance saw him from
"Ie this truth ?"the forward end of the car and -forth-
Weitner glanced at Barry's horror- with joined him.
stricken face and laughed heartily. Mr. Townsend had the reputation of
"It is a very slight picture of the being a most agreeable companion, par -
truth. What women stiffer under such ticularly a travelling one. He had a
toirentastanoes I cannot imagine, but I
would not condemn the worst creature
I evea sa,w to such a life. And you say
you are her husband 1 All tbis time
word for every one, and a joke when-
ever possible. He told good -stories,
carried a pack of cards in his pocket,
and was never known to lose an op-
flaxen hair, opened the door, setting
VARM IN 1. UCKERS M ITH. FOR SALE — For
which, the boy departed. Sale Lot 28, Co cession 8, L. II. S., Tucker -
To his intense mortification, B rry smith, containing 100 acres, about 80 of which
asked again for Miss Gascoigne. He are cleared and in a first-class state of cultivation,
was beginning to realize her perfect in-
dependenceof him.
"Ja, ja," the woman said, nodding
and smiling, and, muttering to liim
nn -
intelligibly, she led him throtigh the
hall and opened the dooth Then, nod-
ding again, she left him.
Such a cosy, enjoyable room! He
felt its influence with a pang of jea OUB
regret. All within was warmth and
sunshine. A fire of soft coal blaze in
the wide grate, a bird Was singing n a
wicker cage, there were hanging I es -
heti like bits of forests in the windews,
and at a small table in a bright coiner
a woman was sitting drawing, i
The slight figure in the plainest of
black dresses, the small head with its
careless coils of wavy hair—what
memories were recalled! He s
irresolute on the threshold, his cdol
failing him. She spoke without
ing her head. "Do you want anyt
aid neatly all underdrained. The . balance is
timbered with hardwood. Theie is a good briek
house with a splendid cellar, and first-class frame
barns, stables and ontbuddiegs. A largo °rebind.
of first-class fruit trees, and plenty of water
There is about 120 rods otboard fence. Is within
2 miles of Brumfield on the Great Western Rail-
way, and 6 miles from Seafoith on the Grand
Trunk, with -gravel roads leadieg to each p ace.
There are 17 acres of fall ;eh( at. This is as good and
comfortable A farm as there is in the County of
Huron, and will be sold cheap and on easy terms.
Apply onthe premises oi to Brucefield P. 0. ALEX.
LIVINGSTONE. 724 t,s,PLENDID FARM IN McKIELOP FOE. SALE.
11/4--' Lot No. 34, Concession 14, McKillop, contain-
ing 55 acres, 50 acres of which are cleared and
udder cultivation the balance is well timbered.
Thereie a large Line barn, stable, sheis and .
good log house, also a young bearing orchard. .
The farm is well fenced, free from stumps and
underdrained, with a never failing spring creek .
running through it. It is within 3 miles ef
Walton; 7 from Blyth and the same from Brue- '
sels, and 11 front Swifts' th, with a gra-vol road '
teed running to each place. It is an excellent farm
'miss and will be sold cheap, as the piannietor is going
eo Dakota. The adjoining 50 acres eau also be •
urn- bought reasunable. Apply on the premises to the -
ing, 1 proprietor or to Walten -P. 0 EDWARD RYAN,
Johannala ?" Her voice broke the We ton P. 0. 712
spell. The _quick, heavy steps,1 the
. FARM TO RENT.—To rent for a term of years,
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Lot No. 8, Concession 2, Hullett, containing
cry, "Claire, my darling I" - made i her too acres, 85 of which are cleared and in a good'
spring from her chair and , face Anna, state of cultivation. Brick house with all neces-
f
ould
mute, trembling, flushing pain ully, sere, conveniences, two frame barns, stable and
and again deathly white. He v
shed, a young bearing orchard, four wells and
plOty of. firewood. This is about as good it Wen
have taken her in his arms, but with a as ' there is in the township, and is convenient to
faint cry she shrank from him. and schools, churches, markets and post. office, and is
stood panting, her hands pressed. on . within five miles of Seaforth and the same from
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her heart. • Clinton with a gravel road leading to each . place.
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She looked at him with surprise.
The undersigned ta
SOLD OUT
e this opportunity of thanking their numerous custom-
ers for their kind patronage during the many years we have carried on the Dry
Goods business, and beg to intimate that we have agreed to SELL OUT the Dry
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Goods Store, and leased the premises to MR. McFAUL, Merchant, of Steal,
who will take possession on the 1st of February next. The store will be closed
for stock -taking on or about the 15th of January. To reduce the stock down to
about $10,000, we w 11 sell
ALL WINTER DRESS GOODS,
MANTLES,
SHAWLS,
FURS,
CLOUDS,
BLANKETS,
HOSIERY,
GLOVES,
CARPETS,
OIL CLOTHS,
BEDCOVERS,
FANCY AND MILLIN-
ERY GOODS AT
There are 16 acres of fall wheat and 12. acres fall
plowed,the balance is in grass. Apply on the pre -
His expression was new to her—thee, mises or to A. WALKER, Constance P. 0. 721
fire in his For
at shook heyim es, the suppressed peasion
tePLENDID "FARM IN HAY FOR SALE
thfrom head. to foot. She ' sale 1dt 6, Concession 11; Township of Hay,
had believed him incapable of Stlek containing 984 acres, all of wt ich are cleared and
emotion. in splendid condition. There are 26 acres of
"Claire, I aro. here tb acknoWledge fallwheat and the fall plowing ie all done. There
‘khbnodu.se,Thhai:iks, bwaitrhno, without
aelx) eyeb)ttriiolduingn df
t.it I wronged you as much as a man g18090'd roi:
cheap. Also 25 acres of timber land on lot b,
reve
concestdon 7, Heys; temente, cedar and hard- COMe
for- wood. Those properties will be sold together or
Iwill iie iseul°d
oan wrong a wernan. Will you come the best farms in the township, and
.back to inc? Will you let me
,.
.me si cerity ? Let me make yo
get, 11 ever can, the 'misery I have separately.' Apply on the premi- eb or to HENRY
caused you. Do not treat me as 1 ;did 1 BAYER, Dashwood P0. 735x7 -
you when you begged me to have feith FARM FOR SALE -----For sale, the estate of the
late Wm. Wild, being Lot 33, Concession 2,
in you. 0, Claire! what a misteke I
, ii. R. S , Tuckersmith, containing 100 acres, 85
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made." . of which are cleared, in ti. good state of cultiva-
"I cannot understand," she falteted, 1 tion and free of weeds. 'Ilie remainder is good
bush land cootainiug a lot of valuable cedar.
There is anew frame house, containing- 7 rooms
with a good cellar under it, on the place; also
substantial frame outbuildings. Two good wells,
a rain -water cistern and other conveniences. This
farm is within three miles of the town of Clinton,
and Very- convenient to church and school 'house.
JAS. TWITCHELD, Clinton P. 0., and N. COSENS,
Seaforth P. 0., Executors 731
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15 PER CENT. DISCOUNT FOR CASH, OR
10 PER CENT. DISCOUNT FOR THREE MONTHS
CREDIT, 01Flt
5 PER CENT. DISCOUNT FOR SIX MONTHS'
CREDIT.
Makin this the Cheapest Sale of
BA RCAINS IN
a jewels hope flashing in her face. It
-died away, leaving her cold an,d list-
less, as he went on with his expl na-
tion. She did not seem much ur-
prised at anything but Weitner's is are
in the matter, and, ignoring the Ixain
point in Berry's mind, dwelt at oitc on
the one that affected her. Her
calmly met his.
"If you had not found those letters
would not be here ?"
"I would not."
"I thought so."
Claire, you will not let that cell id-
eretion weigh with you now.. Cain you
not see what strong reasons I had
donbting you ?. Look what a trap
set for mo! A man would be su
human to escape it. You must not
pect too much from poor humao
ture. If you. wanted revenge for
worst suspicions, you had it amply
night I found those letters. I suffe
I think, in a few hours as much as you
have in these two years. You were in-
nocent, but I had fears and remor e to
endure such as I hope no one X ove
will ever know."
."If you had only trusted me! I
would have. believed yon against the
world. Your being here to -day is no
proof that your faith in me is any
stronger than it was six months ago.
You are merely doing me the ost
simple justice—something that wa un-
avoidable ander the circumstances.'
"Well, what do: you argue om
that?"
(To be Continued)
Yee k OR SALE ---a stery- and a half house on the
_ corner of John and High streets, containing
011 every convenience for family use, in One of
She most central localities of the town as regards
churches, markets, schools and business centres.
Hard and soft water on the premises. A fine
lawn with choice shrubbery, the whole enclosed
by a handsome wire fence. Also barn
with stabling for cow and horses. For further
particulars apply to W. S. ROBERTSON, Sea -
for forth. - 720
was lisaltM FOR SALE—Per eale, the west half of
er- the north half of Lot 2, Coecession 8, Morris,
ex-
containing 50 acres, 35 are cleared and in ft good
state of cultivation. The bush is well timbered
na- with good hardwood, good frame: ham and two
my good log stables, also a log dwelling house. A.
the good ytung orchard with a choice t allele, of fruit
e • trees. Good well. Saw mill and school within onc-
e°, quarter of a mile. Two and a half miles from the
village of ;Blyth, and nc-quarter of a mile . from
the Winghamgravel road. This property will be
sold cheap as the proprietor is going to Manitoba
in the spring. Apply to AUGUST KRUSE on the
place, or to C. HAMILTON at Blyth. 784
_
--poR SALE. — That valuable and splendidly
-a: located farm, being south half of lot No. 30,
in the 4th Concession of the Township of Mor-
ris in the County of Huron, containing by ad-
measurement 99 acres, 8,5 cleared and under
cultivation. On the premises are 20 acres fall
wheat, an excellent bearing orchard, a large and
comfortable dwelling. house; good frame barn,
stables and shed. Tbe property is situated on
the main gravel road, and is only 1 miles north
of the Brussels station. Only small cash deposit
required. Remainder on mortgage. Terms
favorable. For further inforniation apply td
the proprietor. ARCHIBALD TAYLOR, Brussels P.O.
786-4
1;1
RY COODS EVER OFFERED IN SEAFORTH]
One, Come Everybody. Come and See
THIS IS A GENUINE SALE. IT WILL PAY TO COME.
UsJ
HEAT YOUR HOUSES THOROUCHLY
•
WE WILL NOT C HIDER IT ANY TROUBLE TO SHOW THE GREAT
BARGAIN WE OFFER, WHETHER YOU BUY OR NOT.
BY USING THE
CHALLENGE HEATER
. HICKORY or
RADIANT HOME STOVES.
We will conti ue to carry on our Oak Hall Clothing Business, and
to meet, the great 2 crease in this line, we intend to continue it on a much
larger scale. S ecial Reductions in all Winter oods during this
month. All Or
only employed.
servants,
•
They have the best known improve-
inents for saving fuel and labor of any
einailar stoves in this naarket.
r work promptly fulfilled. First-cla,ss workmen
Soliciting' further orders, we are, your obedient
A. G. Mc.DOUGALL & 00.
CALL AND SEE THEM AT
OHN KIDD'S, MAIN ST.
,EAFORTH..
SEA FORTH
INSURANCE AGENCY
WM. N. WATSON,
General Fire, Marine, Life and Ac-
cident Insurance Agent, Convey-
ancer, Appraiser, Etc.,
MAIN ST., SEAFORTH.
ONLY FIRST-CLASS,
prompt paying companies represented. AR kind.s
of risks effected at lowest current rates on all
kinds of property. Special attention devoted to
!Marine insurance. Insurances effected on farm
!property in the "Gore District," of Galt,establish-
1 over 43 years, at from .64 to 1 per cent., cash,
for three years. Cheaper than any mutual eom-
pony in existence: j The fol1own4 companies
represented, viz.: 149fidon &Lancashire, England;
Northern, England; Scottish Imperial, Scotland;
British America, Toronto; Royal Canadian, Mon-
treal; Gore District, Galt ; Canadian Fire &
Marine, Hamilton • Alliance, Hamilton; Toronto
Life, (Life), Toronto ; Travellers, Life and Acci-
dent, Hartford, Conn. Agent for the Canada
Permanent Loan and Savings Company, Toronto.
Money loaned at 6 per cent. on real estate. Agent
for the State Line bteamship Company, sailing
between New York and Glasgow. First cabin,
860 to 875; Second Cabin $4(}; Steerage, V26.
Return tickets issued good for 12 months. W. N.
WaTsox; Main Street, Seaforth. Office, Camp-
' bell's Block, opposite the Mansion Hotel.
ON EXHIBITION.
The Grand:Planetory Wonder which causes mi
much excitemenS, is yet visible to the gazing mil-
lions, and the 26th of June having come and gone
with every prospeot of several awaiversAries of
this eventful time, the well known firm,of
WHITNEY BROTH ERS
Stove and Tinware Merchants,
MAIN STREET, SEAFORTH
Bespectfary Solicit the Inspeei ion. and Patronage
of the Public a Seaforth ttntl vicinity, to their
splendid stock of STOVES, &I:). Don't pas -.4 the
sign of
THE BIG COFFEE POT
You con see at the sign of the big Coffee Pot,
that WHIT NEY BROS, keep stoves, and what
not Why Harvest Tools, Binding Mitts, and
all kinds of Tinware, as Cheap andas Good as any
store elsewhere.
Some think 'tis not true, but only a rhyme,
But come,inspect our StOiOS t'wont take much
time.
We Will Sell Just as Cheap as We
Possibly Can
From a Fine Polished Stove to a Bird Cage or Can.
Please enquire for
WHITNEY BROTHERS'
MAIN -ST., SEAFORTH.
CHRYSTAL & BLACK,
PRACTICAL
BOILER MAKERS.
THE Subscribers have bought the Tools and
L Boiler Businees lately carried on by the God-
eri c h Fonn dry and Manuractuning Company, and
having had an exi esience of over eight year* in
t hat shop,are now prepared to carry on the trade
in all its blanches.
Any work cut rueted to118 will receive prompt
attention. FirFt- &Ise work guaranteed.
4;11 kinds of Boilers made end repaired, also
Smoke Stacks and Sheet Iron Work, &c:, at rex-
sonable rates.
New Salt Pans made and o d ones repaired on
the shortest notice, and at prices tient defy con.
petition.
CHRYSTAL & BLACK,
686-52 'Sox 103, Groderfeh.
The Royal Hotel,
(LATE CARMICHAEL'S)
SEAFORTH, ONTARIO.
JAMES WEIR _ _
1101tEGS to inform his old friends and the travel-
ling public that having purchased this new
and commodious hotel building., he haethorough-
ly re-lurnished and re -fitted it from top to bot-
tom, and it is now one of the most comfortable
,and convenient hotels in the county. By S trict
attention to the wants of his customers he hopes
to merit a share of public patronage. The rooms
are altwelf furnished and well heated. The bar
will be kept supplied with the best, and stii at -
tentative and trust worthy hostler will always be ,
in attendance. Good sample rooms for Commer-
cial Travellers.
.Remember the "Royal Hotel," corner of Main
and Goderich Streets, Seaforth. 733
JAMES WEIR, Proprietor.
_
ITANUA
Conversati
veranda bet -W
elderly guest:
have seen you
Guest --
pawnbroker.
—"A perfee
and yet a pee
out of planar).
emigrant Ga
are expected
the seine."
—"You art
said the pilot'
son of the loud
on it and ares
tions, "Noe"
examinations,
but shoot m
wrong end of 4
—A Bishop'
story of Jone
day in the We
lush swallowed
big fish—it m
dear papa."
grapes, and w
omia wonia
mamma?"
—An old
took th chore
educated, refit
The autumns
of their Ioi
tailed the at
to a. clump of
response that
'1 never see
—"just kee
in your -closet
you your ho
_morning, you
quickly, and
thing about i
plan worked
-dmighter thou
sane, because
or six times ev
A short
ladies were
man, who told
each she weul
hands' faces in
being brought
only see eur
the old WOM
your husband
well
be "all the rag
ing-bees, then
base ball, the
the go -as -you -
Pinafore, Sar
people have co
and ltestly va
President. Tr
try, and the
people."
Farmer :
faur I hae tae
wid beeleeve
widna paye
horse and sell
alane mulk ; b
sir, an' let
haine, pay
• admit the clot
we dome' delibt
mulk, we gent
coat:reteies a wee b
—An Aberde
paring the nate
don to that of "
sheep, said.
to be the sheph
sheep, and ear
oentor, to be th
however, was n
in this weep
"Ill be 110 man:
minister, "I a
"Na, ria," /Tie
flue' ye WiSlia
WiS peaki& ti
gar the folk Ise
oot aboot.
—4 young
particular taloa,
linen., wrote a
and at the an
object of his at
he put the wroi
velopes aird pot
was puzzled„ "
offended ; but
read "If ym
bosom., and al
collar any mote
shail 'VIVO to
cried all the win
uld never sp
Concerning
The coughiN
once more, and
• annoyance to
For the wont
ter no man live
member of the 1
. the members
more, some lt
th_
pers.
I wish to mai
in regard. to alit
churcb and pra
First, there it
there need be. -
It may soul
mean it unkh
much ef the cot
blies is due, not
lungs, but to
breeding. Cm
many forms c
little man co
from pure bashf
up the broad aii
tering family, h
the world are u
his deference to
and to theprom
frequent gentle -
glove.
That lusty bra
is no invalid.
pressing in the:
under the circ
tion witb thin
here in his
services are
the time honor
/nullity. The it
er ere his own.
attention te the
sonorous c nigh
throat.
Thee young
coughbecanee
her mid made h
coughs because
Or l,nr4. He
must not retu
hook; he mnst _
at the clock.
peroaissible 111
congregation fro
hearty round of
The quietest
tion are several-
edfor years fren