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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1951-06-15, Page 7a ^� i IA e 004 at tial _ Akikctl9 wrong upstairs a1w4#1e g; iia14 you. were Ipo 4 hallways." Johany ahruaged and Made an offhand gesture, "It was nothing, really. Irene -your sister—+became. a little upset over something, lint ' Kay steyetl with leer and it wase all' right." Re ,became absorbed light- ing a cigarette, added c$bltally, would have called you instead of Kay, but you weren:t down here.' There was no •hesitation) as she explained, "I- took a stroll down the road. Nick met me when I came back. He told me." Her gaze touched, his agaih, moved on The peculiar way in which she nev- er let her face show her thoughts was disturbing. "There was some- thing really wrong?" "No . . . nothing," Johnny lied. Her explanation aroused his cur- iosity. Either she or Nick Walker was lying. Walker had said she was waiting on the terrace while he fixed a drink. That left both of then temporarily alone and with no other members of the house- hold. This fact, combined with the unusual conversation Johnny had just overheard; set up a new trend of thought in his mind. He was covertly watching her hands twist a siha1l lace handker- chief. It' expressed the tenseness that, was within her. He .wished) there was some way. he could learn more about the strained situation between her and Nick Walker. And he wished her face, startling white in the vague light of the big rdom, weren't so much like a set mask. It haunted him. And suddenly, a feeling of dread• shot through him. This weird, ov- verstuffed house and the people in it—with an ugly murder in the ,backgrounds ---wasn't a nice thing to be around. There were so many buried facts he had to find out— so many uncertainties he had to clear up. What would finally awaken Irene's sleeping mind? Why did she think Johnny was Bart? There was a lot Nancy could tell him. She was perhaps the strang- est of the bunch. Johnny thought he had never been mixed up with so many dark currents in.his life. Mentally, Johnny hitched up his belt and soberly regarded the strange Nancy England. He said abruptly, "Do you mind if I call you Nancy?" He saw her hands stop worrying the lace handkerchief. "Why . . . no, of course not." "It seems much more sociable." "Yes, it does." "After all, I'LL be staying ,here a while." "Yes," she said. He decided it was exactly the right lead for what he was trying to do, this answer he was attempt- ing to learn. She smiled a little now. That is, half of her fa e s smiled. The affected part of hdr • features did not. Obviously aware of this, of the weird expression it gave her, she went around with that deadpan look. And, he thought, with something that had died a little inside of her. "I wonder ... " he started, then his question was answered. Moe's voice was saying, "Come on, pal." CHAPTER XI Synopsis John Saxon, .private, inveati- gatoi', and hisi ardner Mos twine hired by J. T. Smith to guard. Irene, .widow of his bro- ther who was murdered. Irene was suffering from amnesia and needed protection. While way.,, daughter of Irene, and John were on. a boat trip they were shot at but escaped in- jury. njury. Irene's scream was heard by John, who rushed into her room to find. Irene in a faint. He thought he saw a shadow- leaving hadowleaving the buildin Later, hearing a commotio in the yard, he went down d found Moe holding the Great Dane. Moe explained that the dog had heard a noise and, started after it, .but found nothing wrong. "Bile: way the fellow looked at him, Johnny decided that he, him- self, imself, was classed among the non- essentials. Too, Steve was probab- ly figuring his own salary in com- parison with Johnny's. Or per- haps he lust didn't like private inr vesttgators. Regardless of the man's confi- dence that no strangers were on the' estate, Johnny felt a certain amount of nervous tension within himself. He had seen a figure mov ing on the balcony a while ago . . He said, "You'll be near the house all night?" "Yes, I'm on duty all night." He gave Johnny a curious half smile. "Whyy Is something worrying you?" I don't like to have strangers taking pot shots at me. Besides I'd like to get a little sleep." "You know," said the husky guards, "I been thinking about you and Miss Kay almost gettin' shot out on the harbor tonight. I'll .bet it was some kid hunting in the woods. After ducks, maybe." Johnny said, "Then he should learn to be a better sportsman. He is supposed to pick nee off on the wing." He didn't remind the fel- low that duck bunters seldom use silenced, rifles. Returning in the direction of the house, Johnny decided to use the main entrance. He wanted to see Moe Martin a moment — alone, if possible — before joining the oth- ers. As he entered: the main front hall,, he heard the faint tinkle of glasses from the direction of the butler's pantry. The door leading back there from the wide centre hall was open. Johnny cut toward the library. Some of the lights had been turn- ed off in the huge roopn. It was dim and quiet, the air still heavy with lingering heat. No one was in the room. But from beyond the screened doors across the wide room he heard a soft murmur of voices. Your Business Directory LEGAL A. W. SILLERY Barrister, Solicitor, Etc. ' Phones: Office 173, Residence 781 ,ptir,AFORTH - ONTARIO McCONNELL & HAYS Barristers, Solicitors, Etc. PATRICK D. McCONNELL H. GLENN HAYS, K.C. County. Crown Attorney SEAFORTH, ONT. Telephone 174 MUSIC TEACHER STANLEY J. SMITH, A.T.C.M. Teacher of PIANO, THEORY, VOICE TRUMPET Supervisor of School Music Phone 332-M - Seaforth 4319-52 AUCTIONEERS MEDICAL DR. M. W. STAPLETON Physician and Surgeon Phone 90 Seaforth JOHN C. GODDARD, M.D. Physician and Surgeon Phone 110 - Hensall JOHN A. GORWILL, B.A., M.D. Physician and Surgeon IN DR. H. H. ROSS' OFFICE Phones: Office 5-W; Res. 5-J Seaforth SEAFORTH CLINIC E. A. McMASTER, B.A., M.D. Internist P. L. BRADY, M.D. Surgeon Office Hours: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Lally, except Wednesday and Sun - lay. EVENINGS: Tuesday, Thursday tad Saturday only, 7-9 p.m. Appointments made in advance ire desirable. EDWARD W. ELLIOTT Licensed Auctioneer Correspondence promptly answer-' ed. Immediate arrangements can be made for sale dates by phoning 203, Clinton. Charges moderate and satisfaction guaranteed. JOSEPH L. RYAN Specialist in farmstock and im- plemeat� and household effects. Batisfarftion guaranteed. Licensed in Huron and Perth Counties. For_ particulars and open dates, write or phone JOSEPH L. RYAN, R. R. 1, Dublin. Phone 40 r 5, Dublin 4217x52 HAROLD JACKSON Specialist in Farm and House - bold Sales. Licensed in Huron and Perth Counties. Prices reasonable; sat- isfaction guaranteed. For information, etc., write or phone HAROLD JACKSON, 661 r 14, Seaforth; R.R. 4, Seaforth. THE McKILLOP MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO'Y. HEAD OFFICE—SEAFORTH, Ont. OFFICERS: President - E. J. Trewartha, Clinton Vice -Pres. --J. L. Malone, Seaforth Manager and Sec.-Treas. - M. A. Reid, Seaforth. DIRECTORS: F J. Trewartha, Clinton; J. L. Malone, Seaf rth; S. W. Whit- more, Seaforth; Chris. Leonhardt, Bornholm; Robert Archibald, Sea- Cbrt'h; John H. McEwing, Blyth; Prank McGregor, Clinton; Wm. S. Alexander, Walton; Harvey Fuller, Goderfoh. AGENTS: J. E. Pepper, Brucefield; R. F. McKercher, Dublin; George A. Watt, Blyth; J. F. Prueter, Brod- flaagen; Selwyn Baker, Brussels. C.N.R. TIME TABLE (Standard Time) GOING EAST, (Morning) Coderich (leave) Seaforth Stratford (arrive) • 1 oderioh Seaforth Stratford Stnatford Seaforth tgoderiete Stratford Igeafortit pootersch OPTOMETRIST JOHN E. LONGSTAFF Optometrist Eyes examined. Glasses fitted. Phone 791 MAIN ST. - SEAFORTH Hours: 9 -6 Wed. 9-12.30; Sat. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m, VETERINARY J. O. TURNBULL, D.V.M., VS. W. R. BRYANS, D.V.M., V.S. Main Street - Seaforth PHONE 105 CHIROPRACTIC D. H. McINNES Chiropractic - Foot Correction COMMERCIAL HOTEL %donday, Thursday — 1 to 8 p.m. ACCOUNTING RONALD G. McCANN Public Accountant CLINTON — ONTARIO Office: Phones: Royal Bank Office 561, Res. 455 SURGE MILKERS DAIRY MAID Hot Water Heaters 5.40 6.20 7.16 (Afternoon) P.M'. (leave) 3.00 8.46 (arrive) 4.40 GOING WEST (leave) 10.45 11.36 12.20 (Afternoon) P.81. (leave) 936 1031 J. B. HIGGINS Autheriled Surge Service Dealer Seaforth Monument Works Memorial Craftsmen Seaforth Exeter Clinton Seaforth Showrooms Open Tuesday See Dr. Harburn tor appoint, tient any Other time, or Phone 414, Exeter. • Johnny's steps were soundless on the deep -01W Carpeting as he - strolled toward one of the doors Standing there in the shadows feeling a slight breath of air com- ing through the screen, he heard Nick Walker. The usual heartiness was .missing from the big fellow's voiee. Now it was low and serious and—Johnny thought—a: little bit "Listen, Nancy," Walker was saying, "you're still carrying the torch for bhat guy. Don't tell me! I've known. it for years. Again, I'm asking you—P It was Nancy England speaking: It occurred to Johnny that the wo- man was shaken and. upset about something. He could almost feel the tremor in her voice. "I've listened long enough!" Nick Walter cut in. "And waited, too! Look, why does it alwaYs The man's words became muffl- ed. Johnny stepped closer to the door in order to hear what was said. In doing so, he saw the out- line of the two figures etanding near the edge of the terrace. The big sportsman faced Nancy England, his arms around. her. From the waist upward her body arched backward and away from him. Her hands were pressed. against his chest and. her face was turned to one side. saying. She sounded miserable. "Nancy," bhe man said angrily, 'I thought after it was all over, you'd change! Don't think I didn't have everything egured out. But I was willing to wait. That's the about you. I knew that some day, somehow, things would be differ- ent. He wouldn't be around." "Nick!" Nancy's voice was hor- ror-stricken. "You speak ast though you'd almost wish it woula happen!" "All right, dammit!" Walker's voice was heavy with anger. "I Johnny Saxon heard the woman's sharp gasp. "Nick Walker, you don't know what you're saying!" Johnny kept standing, deep in the shadows, while he watched' the two figures of Nick Walker and Nancy England on the terrace. He could tell that they were both pret- y angry. "Nick Walker, you don't know what you're saying? You're impos- sible!" The two figures stood there in he darkness, their eyes straining at each other, their bodies taut with emotion and tension. "I'm not impossible. I'm telling you what's been tied up inside of me for months and months. I, could' tell you a whole lot of other "Nick, I refuse to listen to you any longer. Good night!" The heavily built man swaYed a ittle as the womaa again angrily pushed away from him. This time, he didn't try to take her in his erms. He stood. there quietly look - ng at her against the background of the night. He said in a voice that had abruptly changed some- what, that was more calm: "All right, maybe I am talking too much. But I know what Ian saying, honey, -don't forget that. He gave you a sweet run-around, and perhaps you had a few ideas, too! Think it over! Good night!" With that, -Nick Walker turned away and stalked off the terrace, moving in the direction of the cir- cular driveway. Johnny hesitated a moment long- er, ready to step quickly back into the library if Nancy England start- ed his way. He was intensely ab- sorbed in what had just happened, Now he wondered, if the woman would. run after Nick Walker or break down into tears. She did neither. Instead, she stood there rigid and silent and watching the man's figure disap- pear toward his station wagon. She was still standing like that, mo- tionless, when the car started up. Johnny heard gravel spatter like buckshot beneath the fenders as Nick Walker impatiently fed gas to. the motor. The station wagon disappeared along the estate road, headlights Mashing white streaks through the darkness. Moving quickly, Johnny stepped across the room, then appeared to be entering the library as Nancy came in from the terrace. "Well," he called out cheerfully, "there you are. But where's Wal- ker and Moe? I was to have a drink with them." "Nick said to tell you good night," see said. "He had to leave. Your partner is fixing a drink." Johnny decided that her control was nothing less than amazing. Ob- viously she had been headed to- ward the centre hall. She would have come face to face with him in the direct light from the one bridge lamp turned on in the room. Yet, without a break In her step she selected a chair and sat down. Her movement was casual. She had wisely chosen a part of the room that left her face in shadows. "I hadn't realized it was getting so late," said Johnny. He tried, to pick a chair that directly faced. "It's almost midnight." "Arid quiet. Is it always this quite? I've never lived in the country." "Sometime& the stillness almost d,rives you mad. That is why I spend most of my time in the city. If it weren't for my sister, I wouldi not be out here now." She had a way of talking with - Out looking at him directly. He had the impression, tjpt she was exert- ing a terrific control of emotions that, a moment ago, had been at fever pitch. Then, tor an instant, Shs) tdid It Will Help Many gardeners make it a regte lar practice to soak vegetable and flower seed in water for several hours just before planting. This hastens germination and is a par- ticularly valuable boaat if the soil is dry. Sometimes, of coarae, with very large gardens. this will not be possible, ante it is a bit of a nuis- ante win very flue seed which is difficult to sow thinly anyway. But it does help get such things as peas, beans and beets started. An- other and easier plan, when a hose is available, is to thoroughly soak the ground after the seed is plant- ed and to repeat this soaking ev- ery day or so until the geed starts to aprout. 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