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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1945-03-09, Page 7v A 4. p Y 4 4. t '4 4 e A A t• J t 4 4 a MARCH, 9, 1945 LEGAL MKONNELL & HAYS Barristers, Solicitors, Etc. Patrick D. McConnell - H. Glenn Hays SEAFORTH, ONT. Telephone 174 K. I. MCLEAN Barrister, Solicitor, Etc. SEAFORTH - ONTARIO Branch Office - Hensel]. Hensel Seaforth Phone 113 Phone 173 MEDICAL SEAFORTH CLINIC DR, E. A. McMABTER, M.B. Graduate of University of Toronto The Clinic is fully equipped with complete and modern X-ray and other up-to-date dingnostic and therapeutics equipment. Dr. F. 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 3 to 5 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. H. H. ROSS' OFFICE Phones: Office 5-W Res. 5-J Seaforth MARTIN W. 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For sale dates, Phone 28-7, Granton, at my expense.' 8979-hf LONDON and CLINTON. NORTH (Continued from last week "You want to know why I went?" he began, seating himself at her side. "I counsel you, my dear, to cast your mind back to the spring -at Bath." "Your affaire! Of course! So the lady proved unkind?" "No. But I bungled it." "You? Tell me at once! -at once!" His Grace stretched out his leg and surveyed his shoe -buckle through half-closed lids. "I had arranged everything," he said, "and all would have been well but for an interfering young'jacka- napes who chanced along the track and saw lit to espouse Madan Diana's cause." He paused. "He trip- ped me up'by some trick and then- que veux-tu?" "Who was it?" "How' should I know? At first he seemed familiar. At . all events, he knew me. He may be dead by now. I hope he is." "Gracious! Did you wound him?" "I managed to fire at him, but he was too quick, and the bullet took him in the shoulder. It may, how- ever; have been mortal." "And so .you went to Paris?" "Aye. To forget her." "And 'have you forgetten?" "I have not. She is never out of my thoughts. I plan again." - His sister sighed, "She . is then more beautiful than the Pompadour?" she asked meaning- ly. Tracy turned his head. "The Pompadour?" "Aye! We heard you contrived to amuse yourself in a pretty fashion, Tracy!" "Really? I had no idea people were so interested in my affairs. But 'amuse' is an apt word." "Ah? you were not then epris?" "I? With that low -born cocotte? My dear Lavinia!" She laughed at his haughty tone. "You've not always been so nice, Tracy! But what of your Diana? An you are so infatuated, you had beat wed her." "Why, so I think." . Lady Lavinia gasped. "Tracy! You do not mean it? Goodness me, but a marriage!" "Why not, Lavinia?" , "Oh, a respectable married man, forsooth! And how long will the passion last?" "I cannot be expected to foretell that surely? •I hope, for ever." "And you'll tie yourself up for the sake' of one chit? Lud!" "I can conceive a worse fate for a man." "Can you? Well, tell me more! 'Tis monstrous exciting. Do you in- tend•'to• court her?" "At this stage of -the proceedings? That were somewhat tactless, Amy dear. I must abduct her, but I must be more careful. Once I have her, I •can propitiate Papa." A.M. London, Lv. 9.00 Exeter 10.17 Hensall 10.34 Kippen 10.43 .Brucefield. 10.55 Clinton, Ar. 11.20 SOUTH P.M. Clinton, Lv. - 3.10 Brucefield 3.32 Kippen 3.44 Hensel' 3.53 Exeter 4.10 London, Ar. , .. 5.25 C.N.R. TIME TABLE EAST Goderich Holmesville Clinton Seaforth Bt. Columban Dublin Mitchell • A.M. P.M. 6.15 2.30 6.31 2.50 6.43 3.13 6.59 . 3.21 7.05 3.27 7.12 3.35 7.25 3.47 WEST Mitchell 11.27 10.33 t Dublin 11.37 10.44 St. Columban 11.40 .. , . . Seaforth 11.51 `10.56 Clinton 12.04 11.10 Goderich 12.35 11.35 • C.P.R. TIME TABLE EAST P.M. Goderich 4.35 Meneset ' 4.40 McGaw ' 4.49 Auburn 4.68 Blyth 6.09 Walton 6.21 McNaught 6.32 Toronto 9.45 WEST . A.M. Toronto- 8.20 P.M. McNaught .. -. , 12.04 Walton 12.16 Blyth` 12.28 Auburn s 12.89 McCraw' 12.47 M'seeset 12.54 tiederieb 1.00 ling. "Honest Dick grows cold, eh? But what a- snub, Lavinia!" Her little hand clenched. "Oh, how dare he! How insult me so?" "My dear sister, in all justice to him, you 'must admit the boot was rather on the other leg." "Oh, I know -4 know! But he is so provoking! -=so jealous! -so unrea- sonable!" "Jealous?„ And why?" • With an impatient twitch at her, petticoat' she matte answer, not look- ing et him. "Oh; I do not know! Nor he! Take me back to the ball -room." ' "Certainly, my dear." He rose and led her out. "I shall do myself the honor of waiting on you -tomorrow." "Yes? 1 How delightful 'twill be! Come to dine, Tracy! Richard is promised to the Fortescues." "In 'that case, I have much plea- sure leasure in accepting your invitation . . . In heaven's name, who is this?" Lovelace was bearing down upon them. "Lavinia! I have been seeking you everywhere! -ah -your servant, sir!" He bowed to his Grace and took Lav- inia's hand. "Oh -oh, Harold! -you remember Tracy?" she said nervously. "Tracy! 1. did not know you mask- ed ! • I saw you last in Paris." "Really? I 'regret I was not aware of your presence. It is a good many years since I had 'the honor of see- ing you." "Five," nodded Lovelace, and sent a smiling, amorous glance at Lavinia. "Exactly," bowed his grace. "You have, I perceive, renewed your ac- quaintance with my sister." When they were gone he caressed his chin, thoughtfully. "Lovelace , . . and Richard is so jealous, so unreasonable. Now I do hope Lavinia will do nothing indis- creet Yes, Frank, .I was talking to myself; a bad habit." Fortescue, who had come hind him, took his arm. "A • sign of lunacy, my dear. Jim Cavendish demands you." "Does he? May I ask why?" "He is in the card -room. some bet on, I believe." "In that case I shall have to You had best accompany me, Frank." "Very well. You have 'seen Lady Lavinia?" Beneath the mask his Grace's eyes narrowed. "I have seen Lavinia. Also 'I have seen an old friend -= Lovelace by name." "The captain with the full-bottom- ed wig? Your friend, you say?" "Did I say so? I should correct myself: a friend of my sister's." "Indeed? Yes, I - believe I have seen him in her company." Tracy smiled enigmatically. "I daresay." "And what of you, Tracy?" "Well? What of me?" "You told me this morning that you had at last fallen in love. It is true? You are honestly in love?" "Honestly,? How do I know? I only know that I have felt this pas- sion for four months, and now it is stronger than ever. It sounds like love." "Then, if she is a good woman, I hope she will consent to. take you, such as you are, and make of you such as she can!" "Now that is very neat, Frank. . I congratulate you. Of course she will take me; as to the rest -I think not." "Tare an' ouns, Tracy! but if that is the tone you take with her, she'll. have none of you!" "I have never found ful." "With your common trollops, no! But if your Diana is a lady, she will dispatch you about your business! Woo her, man! Forget your own damned importance, for I think you will need to humble yourself to the dust if all that you tell me has pass- ed between you is true!" dare he "Tracy, 'tis the maddest scheme ever I heard! What will the others say?" , "Do you really suppose I care?" "No, I suppose not. Oh, will not Bob be furious, though!" "It were almost worn{ while -just for the sake of foiling him. He would so Like to succeed me. But I really do not think he must." His elbow was on his knee, his chin in his hand and a peculiar smile on his lips. "Can you° imagine him stepping into my ducal shoes, Lavinia?" "Very easily!" she cried. "Oh, yes, yes, Tracy! Marry the girl!" "If she will." "Why, 'tis not like you to under- rate your persuasive powers!" • His Grace's thin nostrils wrinkled up in a curious grimace. "I believe one cannot force a girl to the altar,' he said. • "Unless she is a fool, she'll have you." . • . "Her parent would be influenced by my dukedom, but she, no. Not even if she knew of it." "Does she not know?" "Certainly not. I am Mr. Everard." "How wise of you, Tracy! So you've nought to fear?" "Fear?" He snapped . his fingers. up be - There is used since I left twirls." 7 CHAPTER XX - His Grace of Andover Takes a Hand in the Game When the Duke of Andover djned next day at Grosvenor Square, he. contrived, by subtle meant', to make -- his sister feel inexplicably i11 at ease. He let fall pleasant little re- marks concerning her friendship with Captain Lovelace, in which she read disapproval and a sinister warning. She, was afraid of him, as she was not of her husband, and she knew that if he ever guessed at the depths of her affection for the old flame, he would take very effective measures towards stopping her intercourse with him. It was, then, entirely ow- ing wing to his return' that she told Love - late that he must not so palpably adore her. Neither must hevisit her so frequently. They were both in her boudoir at the time, one morn- ing, orning, and';no doubt'Lavinia looked very lovely and very tempting in her wrap- per, with her golden curls free from powder and loosely dressed beneath her escalloped lace ruffle. At all ev- ents, Lovelace abandoned his daint- ily bantering pose and seized her in his arms, nearly smothering her with fierce, passionate caresses. Her ladyship struggled, gave a faint shriek, and started to cry. As his kisses seemed to aggravate her tears, he picked her up, and carrying her to a chair, lowered her gently in- to it. Then, floor with his down beside he self of both her hands. "Lavinia! Goddess! I adore you!" Bethinking herself that tears were ruinous to her complexion, Lady Lar- iria pulled her hands away and dab- bled at her eyes. "Oh, Harold!" she reproached him. "I have offended you! Wretch that ving first dusted the andkerchief, he knelt and possessed him= I am " "Oh, no, no!" Lady Lavinia gave him het hand again. "But 'twas wick- ed of you, Harry! You must never, never do it again!" His arm crept round her waist. "But I love you, sweetheart!" "Oh! Oh! Thirrk of Dicky!" He released her at that, and sprang to his feet. • go. "Why should I• think of him? T'is of , you and myself I think! Only a week ago you vowed he was un- "You are monstrous wicked to re- mind me of that! We were both cross -and then'we were both sorry. I am very fond of poor Dicky." _ "Fond of him! Aye, so you may be, but you do not love him! Not as a woman loves a man -do you?" "Harold!" "Of course you do not! You used to love me -no, do not shake your head, 'tis true! You would have mar- ried me had- it not been for Tracy." "Oh, Harry! How can you say so? What had he to do with it?" "What, indeed! Whose fault was it that I was time after time refused admittance at Andover? Whose fault was it that you were induced to mar- ry Carstares?" "Not Tracy's. "Fostered by "Oh, no!" "You may think so, but I know bet- ter. Why he is not even suited to you! You were .made for life and pleasure and hazard! With me you would have had all that; with him-" She had risen to her feet and drawn nearer to him, her eyes sparkling, but now she covered her ears with her hands and stamped pettishly. "I will not listen! I will not, I tell you! • Oh, you are unkind to plague me so!" Lovelace took her into his arms • once more, and drawing down her hands, kissed her again and again. She resisted, trying to thrust him off, but she was crushed against him, and he would have kissed her again, had not there come an interruption. A knock fell on the door, and the footman announced; "His Grace of Andover, m'lady!" The guilty pair sprang apart in the nick of time, she fiery red, he pale, but composed. His Grace -stood in the doorway, his quizzing glass raised inquiringly. His eyes went swiftly from one to the other and widened. He bowed -elab- orately. "My dear Lavinia! Captain Love- lace, your very obedient!" Lovelace returned the bow with much flourish. "'lour Grace!" „1?„ The heavy curtain swung noiseless- ly aside. Richard Carstares stood in the opening. Tracy turned his head and scrutin- ized him languidly. Then he put up his hand and removed his mask. "Is it possible the husband scent- ed an intrigue? It seems I am doom- ed to disappoint to -night." Lavinia, smarting from her morn- ing's wrongs,.,.Iaughed savagely. , "More probable he mistook me for sg,rneone else!" she snapped. Richard bowed, his hand on the curtain. He had shown no, surprise at seeing the Duke. ' "Far. more , probable, my dear. I thought you Lady Charlwood! Pray give me leave." He was gone on the *ord. Tracy replaced his mask, clinch- er it unsuccess- They had 'paused outside the ward- room. A curtain shut it off from the ball -room, and with his hand on it, Tracy stared arrogantly down at his friend. "Humble myself? must be mad!" "Belike I am; but I tell you, Tracy, that if your passion • is love, '.tis a strange. one that pts yourself first. 1 would not give thel snap of a (finger for it! You want this girt, not. for her happiness, but for your own plea- sure. That is not the love I once told you would save you from yourself: When it comes, you will count your- self as nought; you will realise your own insignificance, and above all, be ready to make any sacrifice for ,her sake. Yes, even to the point of los- ing her!" His Grace's lips sneered. "Your eloquence is marvellous," he remarked. "I have not been so am• - 'Fore Gad, you child, aad so iaaeeeet was his pression, so wailing his attitude to- wards the Captain, that she imagia. ed that he suspected nothing, and had not noticed her blushes. • • It was only when Lovelace had de- parted that she was undeceived. Then, when his Grace moved to a chair opposite her, she saw that he was frowning slightly. "You ----you are put out over some- thing, Tracy?" she asked nervously. The frown deepened. "N -no. I am not `put out.' I mere- ly anticipate the sensation." "I -I don't understaind. What mean your "At present, nothing." "Tracy, please do not be myster- ious! . Are you like to be put out?" "I trust not. Lavinia." "But what annoys you?" Instead of answering, he nut a question: "I hope you amused yourself well - last night, my dear sister?" She flashed.. Last night had been Lady Davenant's masquerade, to which Lord Robert had conducted her. She had danced almost exclus- ively with Lovelace the whole even- ing, but as they were both masked, she was rather surprised at- the ques- tion. "I enjoyed- myself quite tolerably, thank you. You were there?" "No, Lavinia, I was not there." "Then how do you kn--" She stopped in confusion, biting her lips. For an instant she caught• a glimpse of his eyes, piercing and cold. "How dos I know?" smoothly. finish- ed his Grace. "One hears , things; Lavinia. Also " he glanced round the room, "one sees things." "I -I don't understand you!" she shot out, twisting the lace . of her gown with restless, uneasy fingers. "No? 'Must I then be more explic- it?" "Yes! Yes! I should be glad!" "Then let me beg of you, my dbar. Lavinia, that yr will commit no in- discretion." Her cheeks flamed. You mean "1 mean that you have grown too friendly with Harold Lovelace." "Well! 'What of it!" 'His Grace put up his eye -glass, faintly astonished. "What of it? Pray think a mom= ent, Lavinia!" _ "'Tis not likely that 3 shall be the one to disgrace the name, Tracy!" "I sincerely hope not. I give you my word I should, do all in my power to prevent any foolhardy action on your part. Pray do not forget it." She sat silent, biting her lips. "It is, my child, unwise to play with fire. Sooner or later one gets burnt. And remember that your gallant cap- tain has not one half of Richard's wealth." Up she sprang, kicking her skirts as she always .did when angered. "Money! money! -always money!" she cried. "I do not care one rap for it! And Richard is not wealthy!" "Richard is heir to wealth," replied his Grace calmly. "And even if you are impervious to its charms, I, my dear, am not. Richard is extremely useful to me. I beg you will not leave him for any such mad rake as Love- lace, who would be faithful to you for perhaps three months, 'certainly not longer." "Tracy, I will not have you speak to me like this! How dare you in- sult me so? I have given ,you no cause! I did not 'say I had any de- sire to run away with him -and he would be faithful to me! He has been -faithful all these years!" His Grace smiled provokingly.. "My dear _ !" "Oh, I know there have been epi- sodes -indiscretions. .Do you think I count him the worse for that?" "Evidently not." "There has never been another serious love with hint! I hate you!" "You are overfree with your emo- tions, my dear. So you do indeed contemplate an elopement?" "No, no, no! of Dicky!" "Dear me!" "Of course I shall not leave him!" "Why then, I am satisfied," he an- swered, and rose to his feet. "I shall look to see- Captain Lovelace more out of your company." He picked up his hat and cane and stood directly in front of hen. One dead white hand on which blazed a great ruby seal ring, took her 'little pointed chin in a firm clasp and tilted her head ua until she was forced to meet his eye,. They held hers inexorably; scorching- ly. "You understand me?" he asked harshly. Lavinia's eyes filled, with fears and her soft underlip trembled. "Yes," she fluttered, and gave a tiny sob. "Oh, yes, Tracy!" The eyes lost something of their menacing gleam and he smiled, for once without a sneer, and releasing her chin, patted her cheek indulgent- ly. "Bear in mind, child, that I am fif- teen years your senior, and I have more .worldly wisdom in my little fin- ger -than you have in the whole of your composition. I do not wish to witness your ruin.'' The tears brimmed over, and she caught his handkerchief from him, dabbing at her eyes with one heavily ,aced corner. "You do love me, Tracy?" 'Twas my ovi-n wish." his influence?" "in the recesses of my mind I be- lieve j cherish some affection for you," he replied coolly, reaming his handkerchief. "I used to class you with your deplorable brothers, but I think perhaps I was wrong." She gave an hysterical laugh. "Tracy, how can you be so dis- agreeable? But I pity Diana if she marries you!" To her surprise he Bushed a little. "Diana, if she marries me, will have all that her heart could desire," he answered stiffly, and took his leave. Once outside in the square he looked for a sedan, and not seeing one, walked away towards Audley Street. He went quickly, but his pro- gress was somewhat retarded by two ladies, who, passing in .their chairs down the street. perceived him and beckoned him to their sides. Escap- ing presently from them, he turned into Curzon 'Street, and front thence down Half Moon Street, where he literally fell into the arms of Tont Wilding, who had much to say on the subject of March's last bet with Edgecumbe. His Grace affected in- terest,- politely declined Wilding's .proffered escort, and hurried down in- to Piccadilly, walking eastwards to- wards St. James's Square, where was the Andover town house. He was 'fated to be again 'detained, for as�'-16s -walked along Arlington Street, Mr. Walpole was on the point of descend- ing the steps of No. 6. He also had much to say to his Grace. He had "'no idea'that Belmanoir has returned from Paris. A week ago he had ar- rived? Well, he Walpole, had been out of town all the week -at TWick- enham. He hoped. Bel. would honor him with his company at the small card party he was giving there on Thursday. George was coming, and Dick Edgecumbe; he had asked March and Gilly Williams,but the Lord knew whether both would be induced to appear!. Bel. had heard of Gilly's absurd jealousy? Wilding was prompised, and Markham; ,sever- al other answers he was awaiting. Andover accepted gracefully and parted from Mr. Walpole. He made the rest of his journey in peace and on - arriving at his house, went straight to the library, where sat a sleek, eminently respectable looking individual, dressed like a groom. He stood up as his Grace entered, and bowed. Belmanoir nodded -shortly and sat down at his desk. "I have work for you, Harper." "Yes, sir -your Grace, I should say." "Do you know Sussex?" "Dear me, Tracy!" cried Lavinia. advancing. "What an unexpected Welt!" - "I trust I have not arrived at an inopt srtune moment, my dear?" "Oh, no!" she 'assured him. "I am quite charmed to see you! But at such an early hour ! I confess, it quite astonishes me!" She.,brought him to a chair, chattering like a I do not! I am fond "Our Farn iy Regulator as DR. CHASE S KIDNEY- rk. LIVER "Well, your Grace, I don't know as how " "Do you know Sussex?" "No, your Grace-er-yes, your Grace! I should say, not well, your Grace!" "Have you heard of a place called Littledeanr "No's -your Grace." "Midhurst?" "Oh, yes, your Grace." "Good. Littledean is seven miles west of it. You will find that out - also an inn called, I think, 'The Point- ing Finger.' There you will lodge." "Yes, your Grace, certainly." (Continued Next Week) , qbeSNAPSI-IOT GUILD PICTURING CHILDREN_ 98 Work for spontaneity of expression when photographing children. CPONTANEITY is the essence of childhood, and it is that quality more than any other that accounts for the universal appeal of photo- graphs of children. The problem. of making pictures of children is, then, more a psychological than a photo- graphic problem. Photographic qtial- ity, in other words, is secondary to the importance of getting spontane- ous expressions. The combination of first-rate photographic quality and expression results in better and more appealing pictures. A liking for and understanding of children are the first requisites for successful child picture*. All por- trait photography depends upon the relationship that exists at the time the picture is made between ,the photographer and the subject. And nowhere is a warm relationship so important as it is when a child is the `subject, and the best way to have a child like you is to meet him on his own level. You can usually accomplish that by playing with him. Make a game of taking pictures. Let him in on the secrets of the camera. Allow him to approach the camera • as a toy. After you have won the child�s confidence you will not hate too much trouble 'winning cooperation. Let us suppose that you wish to make a picture of the child on her bicycle as in the illustration with to- day's article. When yon have her astride the vehicle she may sense the fact that she is posing, and be- come self-conscious. Now is the time to work your psychology and your patience. Again play a game with her, or tell her a story, or sing her a song• -do anything that will take her attention from the idea that she is about to have her pic- ture taken. It is then, when she is off -guard, that you make your .ex- posure at the psychological moment. The illustration above successfully captures a child's laughter and puts it in a sunny setting which heightens the merry mood. The sunny effect is enhanced by the use of side light- ing. ighting. The child was so placed that the sun highlighted the right sidle of her forehead, cheek, and the tip of her nose. A reflector was placed, on the opposite side to reflect back a sufficient amount of light to off- set what would have been deep shadow. For a reflector you can use a sheet of newspaper, a white sheet, drawing paper, or anything with a good reflecting surface... It is important, of course, in side- - or back -lighted shots to increase your exposure because the front of the face receives the least amount of light. Whether you live In the sunny south or in the snow ca !Mred north- ern sections you -tall ' storeys get good, cheery pictures of the Chil- dren to send to time In the Service. Jute trsrl l ld*r o-