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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1952-11-14, Page 2', • Established 1860 _ , 'A. Y. McLean, Editor 714Mished at Seaforth, Ontario, ev- Thursday afternoon by McLean rots.. Subscription rates, $2 Vance; foreign $3.50 a *ivies. 5 cents each. Wenger of Canadian eekly Newspapers Association. .50 a year in year. Single Advertising mte.; rn application. PHONE 41 Authorized as Sccand Class Mail Post Office Devn, ensile Ottawa SEAFORTH, F riclay, November 14 The Presiden,-Lt et Now -that the people of the United States have spoken, consideration can be given to the effect the decision which they rendered may have not only on Canada and Canadians, but ,also on world affairs. Recipient of one of the largest popular votes in the history of American elections, General Eisen- hower can be said to truly represent a cross-section of the American peo- ple. That his selection over Gover- nor Stevenson was, in the main, a personal endorsaton is, however, in- dicated by the fact that in neither the Senate nor in the House of Repre- sentatives did the party he represent- ed gain a proportionate strength. True, the :,Republicans control both Houses of Congress, but in each case by only a slim margin. It follows, , therefore that while the people indi- cated in large measure their faith in General Eisenhower, they at the same time were 'not renouncing in its entirety the basic philosophy of the Democrats. This factor can have an important bearing on future events. • It empha- sizes that the President-elect—who at no time subscribed to the isolation- ist and protectionist thinking of the old guard of the Republican party— ewes nothing to those of that party, who have allied themselves with the Hoover philosophy. The General re- •• mains, as he was, his own man with obligations to none except the nation as a whole. • The record of General Eisenhower is sufficiently clear to make plain that he is fully aware of the necessity of nations worlOng together. He knows • that in so far as trade is concerned, no nation can live unto itself. It can be anticipated that in his actions as President this knowledge will be re- flected. , Under his leadership it can 'be assumed that the United States will continue to play its full: part in world affairs and to make its substan- tial contribution to collective secur- ity. True, there may well be chang- es in emphasis, but in a broad sense the United -States approach to world problems will remain much the -same. •General Eisenhower received a firm mandate from the American people and- in voting as they did it may well be that the apparent im- passe of the Korean question was • uppermost in their minds. The vote • Indicated that thtre was faith in his, capacity to find a solution. To this •end every co-operation is being ex- tended by the -Truman regime in or - iter that the President-elect may as quickly as possible become familiar with the problems that will face his administration. That the contribu- tion he can make to ending solutions to the difficulties and in the search for peace, security and prosperity are great, cannot be denied. Cana- 4ians will wish him every success in the trying days that face him. • Nore Colors Without reflecting in any way on the manner in which those who are arged with the responsibility of ta Coronation arrangements, we ;tat *Same time help wonder- ' Arit4aSrietessary for the British olor tonno ,t6 create five new iadesSuitable for for fabrics and, ac - 4r 4,.( , iieW shades to which i given its bless - art i -4 deep full -„, . a soft shade een, o , $s '9.41 au • color; and spun gold, described as a "pre, clear yellow." To those of us wile; _have some dif- fieulty in distingulaWng between the exdinary primary colors of red and yellow and s'so on, this tendency to- wards an ever increasing number of color shades seems unnecessarily confusing. 11111,h,\ Tolerance Needed • Addressing a teachers' conference recently, the Minister of Citizenship and hnmigration, Hon. Walter E. Harris, set out the basic require- ments for good Canadian citizenship as being tolerance and .understand- ing. "We have made great progress in Canada during the last few years in adopting an attitude of tolerance, but • the need still exists," he said. With more than 700,000 new citi- zens settling in Canada since the ena of the Second World War, it was im- portant that Canadians realized "that we are not a country of one ethnic origin but that we owe our present, greatness and development to people of many countries," Mr. Harris said. "As a matter of fact, we are a country of minorities and, because of • this, tolerance for and understanding of the viewpoint and the beliefs of others is vital to our national unity." The words of Mr. Harris are some- thing to which each of us should give heed. Canada has a great future, • but it can only be achieved as a re- sult of the combined effort of every Canadian working together as • a team. There is no room on the team for those who refuse to work in harmony with its other members. What Other Papers Say: The Greatest Need (Winnpeg Free Press) The hearts of men and women ev- erywhere in the free world must have been uplifted by the statements made in the United Nations General Assembly in the last few days. Mr. Acheson, the U.S. Secretary of State, after declaring that the whole struc- ture of collective security will stand or fall by what is done in Korea said: "We shall fight on as long as is necessary to stop the aggression and to restore peace and security to Korea. We shall stop fighting when an armistice on just terms has been achieved. And we shall not • allow faintheartedness or recklessness to defeat our cause, which is to defend peace.' The United Nations fight in Korea is the fight of every nation and every individual who values free- dom." Mr. Acheson added that had the United Nations failed to resist this ruthless act of aggression, the new U.N. buildings in which the Assembly is now meeting, might already have been but an empty,husk. Korea, he said, was a test not only of the cour- age of the United Nations at the moment of, decision but even more of their firmness of will, the endurance of their counie. The aggressor hav- ing defied the United Nations and lost, having found himself- pushed back behind his initial line of attack, now relied for victory upon those of faint heart who would grow weary of the struggle. There were moments in history when determined will through dark hours brought victory. The darkest moments for the United Nations came at Pusan. They met and overcame that trial and now fac- ed the test of staying power. Theirs must be the determination and the Will to sustain this crucial test. They must convince the aggressor that continued fighting in Korea would cost him more than he could gain. This is but a sample of many sinii- lar statements which have been made at the General Assembly. The repre- sentatives of the United Kingdom and, particularly, of Australia, have emphasized the importance of stand- ing four square against aggression in Korea. All have spoken in full awareness that in 1950 for the first time in the story of mankind, collec- tive security, the one practical Way of putting an end to War, was ap- plied. There can benofact of great- er, MIAOW -importance than this. The greatest need in the world today is to inaintain this fight for *gee. 1.'"..".„'";,e04,:,,,,..ey • Convelescing At Home Mrs. T. H. Edwards returned re- cently from Victoria Hospital, Lon- don, where sae was confined for a1 few days. She le now convalescing at iter home here, and friend's hope to see her back in her usual good health again.—Blyth Standard. Wild Pitch Results in Broken Glass A wild pitch here was responsi- ble for a broken plate glass window at Vodden's Bakery. A beer bottle being tossed from the vieinity of the street, probably aimed fer the vacant lot beside the bakery, miss- ed its mark by a matter of a foot or so, and caught the bottom cor- ner of the plate glass. ' The guy needs more practice, that's all!— Blyth Standard. Many Attend Shorthorn Sale Quite a few from this district at- tended the Shorthorn sale in Luck - now recently, when IVir. Andrew Gaunt, of West WaWanoeh, was setae manager. Prices were good and buying brisk for the- seven bulls and the 20 females sold. The average price was $485.00 for the bulls. W. A. Culbert received the top price of 11,025 for his animal, and: the topepeice for the females was $435.00. —1Vingham Advance - Times. Enjoyed the Shoot Local hunters, in large numbers, armed with the traditional shotgun, were seen.out the two open days for partridge the latter'part of last week, and some were successful in bagging their quota, while others were not so successful and they still are wondering just what has happened to the many young 'birds that were ,shipped in and released during the summer months. But .seemingly the wild life instinct fol- lows the bele/deg these creatures and when "hunting time comes around they know just how to take care of themselves by hiding in un- derbrush and other places of safe- ty.—Zurich Herald. Landmark Sold AtAuction One of the old landmarks in Exe- ter changed hands recently. At the sale of the estate of the late Mrs. Richard Welsh, the property was put up for auction and the bids ran to $3,950, but was not knocked down. Later that evering the prop- erty was purchased by Mr. E. Lin- denfield for $4;000. Frank Taylor negotiated the deal. This property to oldtimers will be remembered as belonging to Dr. William Sweet, veterinarian, corner of John and Andrew Streets. During Mr, Sweet's lifetime it•was a scene of much ac- tivity. On the corner of the prop- erty was a small office where Mr. Sweet dispensed his drugs. This office was torn down e number of yearsago.—Exeter Times -Advocate. Re-elected President of Aseriation • William G. McPherson was re-: elected president of: Logan Town- ship Liberal Association when a re organization meeting was held in Bornholm Hall recently. Other of- ficers are: .first vice-president, John Hagerty; second vice-president, Martin.Dietz; secretary, William 0. Gaffney; polling captains: 1, Dalton Rolph; 2, John 'O'Rourke; 3, Ed- mund Wood; 4, Charles Puschel- berg; 5, Rudolph 'Bauer; 6, David Wickie; 7, Norman Harvey, James Corry. M.P. for Perth, outlined what is going on in Parliament at the present time. Mr. Gaffney express- ed the appreciation of the gather- ing for his talk. Logan Liberal As- sociation, previously a part of Hur- on -Perth, is now back in Perth, due to the redistribution.—IVIitchell Ad- vocate. Birthday Party For Woman of 90 Mrs. J. M. Betties, Goderich, cele- brated her 90th birthday on Mon- day, November 3, with a.small par- ty attended by friends and relatives at the home of her daughter, Mrs. • Peter Young. Another daughter, Mrs. William Jordan, Vancouver, visited Mrs. Betties during the sum- mer. Mrs. Betties, the termer Jes- sie Matilda Morgan, was born on the 6th concession of Goderich Township. Her husband died in 1934. Two sons live in Huron Coun- ty. They are Theron- of Seaforth and Alvin of Hayfield. In good health, Mrs. Betties still enJoY reading the newspapers, and in good weather, goes for short walks about the neighborhood. This week she accompanied her son on a 150 - mile automobile trip and enjoyed every minute of it-Goderich Sig- nal -Star. To Retire After 22 Years on Force Exeter Police Chief John Norry will retire at the end of this year. A veteran of the local force, the 75 year-old chief has been 3ri uniform 22 years. Members of Exeter coun- cil paid tribute to his work at a meeting Monday night. They attri- buted the, town's excellent lack of crime record and its reputation for orderly conduct to his efficient ser- vice. The police chief came to He - ter from Tilbury in 1898. He work -- ed, foe the village as utility man from 1909 until 1930, when he was appointed chief. To replace Chief Norry, the 'council is advertising for a •netv man to head the local force. Council 'voted to pay the chief a pension of $50 a month for the rest of his lifs3. The chief was unable to apply for the pension plan currently used by other town employees because of his age.—Ex- eter Times -Advocate. Every child must blow off steam and then; though it may seem Like temper tantrums. We should see lie releases tension harmlessly. Burned in Factory Blaze A fire at the C. Lloyd & Son door and aash factory here caused by a dust explosion, was the cause of first degree burns to Gordon Lediet, an employee of the firM, and ap- proximately $500 _damage to the plant. Ekact cause of the explosion and fire are not known as yet. Gor- don Lediet suffered first degree burns to his left arm and elbow, and flash burns to his arm and neck. He was taken to Wingham General Hospital for treatment, where his condition is reported as fair. Edwin Eckenswiller, fireman for the firm, was treated for a sing- ed face ny Dr. W. A. SicKibbon: It is believed that the fire started in a cart outside the building around 1 pm., which is used to collect the waste dust. A small explosion was heard vhen the cyclone fans were turned on and the fire,spread quick- ly to the sawdust bin along a dis- charge pipe. The fire was confined mainly to the bin and the roof. The sprinkler system kept the fire from spreading in the bin. Wingham fire brigade anawered promptly and were engaged until late, in, the af- ternoon, making sure,eaere'was no spark of flame left andetected. It wasnecessary to rentove all of -the sawdust in the bin to prevent the outbreak of another fire.--Wingham Advance -Times. Mark Wedding Anniversary At a quiet family gathering at their home on Victoria St, Mr. and Mrs, Arthur Fisher Celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary recently. Present for the occasion were Mr. and Mrs. !Fisher's four sons and three daughters and 12 of their 15 grandchildren. A telegram of con- gratulations was received from A. Y. McLean, M.P. for Huron -Perth, sent from New York, where Mr. McLean is a member of the Cana- dian delegation to the General As- sembly of the 'United Nations. The couple were married at the bride's. family homestead near Bayfield by the Rev. Thomas Steadman in 1907. She was formerly Evelyn Wallace. Mr. Fisher was born on the 2nd concession of Colborne Township, near Benmiller. Following the mar- riage they farmed on the first con- cession of Colborne Township, where their son Leonard now lives, and then for about 20 years they farmed on the Maitland concession on the farm now occupied by their son, Elmer. Both sons served over- seas and shortly after their return Mr. and Mrs. Fisher moved into Goderich in October, 1946. Another sea, Wilfred, operates a store in Seaford and the fourth, Arnold, farms e at Benmiller. They have three daughters, (Edith) Mrs. Er- vine Teebutt, Maitland eoncession; (Rita) Mrs. Kenneth Holmes and (Lorrine) Mrs. James Young, both on the 7th concession of Goderieb Township. In addition to the 15 grandchildren, there are two great- grandchildren. — Goderich Signal - Star. . Farm News of Huron The Huron Hereford AssacJation held their first annual sale in Clin- ton on November 7, with 26 head bringing an average of $332.00. Top price in this sale was $585.0-0, paid for a female consigned by George Kennedy, Lucknow. Average price received for eight bulls was $367.50, while the 18 females averaged $317. The Perth -Huron' Sborthorn Club also held their first annual sale in Lucknow on November 1, with 27 head bringing an average of $321. Average price received for seven bulls was $486.40! for 12 bred heif- ers, $285.40, and the eight open heifers brought an average of $229.243. Harvesting of stager beets and turnips is practically completed in the county. There has been an in- areased acreage of fall wheat sown tIIId vier; howeeer, the, fall wheat it shoWing considerably less top than in the past two years. * t 06 Legume Silage For Dairy Cattle Over the pate few years legatee silage thas rapidly mined in potne batty as a feed Or dairy cattle. Ite deed, Borne dairymen have develop- ed the emettee of 1 curing all the legible -gram. forage ea silage for the whiter eupply o roughtigo. Poi- 10Wing such a plate oolvt ate fed allege at a tate ittipeolitikatoy six toottilds per 1:00 baund6 tit live , - • . , , .„ , weight daily. A simple low pro- tein meal allowance is fete in con- junction with legume silage at a rate of two to four pounds per 10 pounds of milk produced. This practice has advantages in that cluing legume roughage as sil- age instead of hay ensures a bet- ter conservation of nutrients under adverse weather conditions. It also fits in with the current trend to- ward grassland fttrming and per- mits of a better distribution of lab- or in the rush harvest season. , Whether the feeding of (Allege as the sole roughage is superior to the more or less standard recommen- dation of feedifig one pound of good hay and three pounds of silage, per 100 pounds a live weight daily, has net beenrkteeed. The handicap to the etandard plan is to provide a constant high geeing. in the hay. !Experiments at the Central Ex- perimental Farm, Ottawa, have shown that wilted legume silage harveeted under adverse weather conditions was equal to good qual- ity hay wherl fed either as the sole roughtige or With hey in the ratio of thee pounds of silage to one pound of hay. At tile Experimental Station, Len- Gillebee, When legume all- ege DroVided the full roughage complerneeit, It vette Eicalal to torn silage and, ha for milk PrOdtiction. The eteitparietin WAS 001idildtett ttb7billiiued tris Ng° 4 Dept of National Health and Welfare Years Agone Interesting Items Picked From The Huron Expositor of Twen- ty-five and Fifty Yearn Ago From The Huron Expositor "November 18, 1927 CHAPTER XI THE MAN IN THE BUSHES lie found Dora With her arms full of ptages, made her come and have a cup of tea, then they:die:Ave back in the rosy light. of a very lovely evening. He wanted to take her to her door, but she said no, and insisted on walking back alone across the fields to Pixies Holt. • Peter gave her a word of warning. • "Keep the upper path, Dora. That bull of ours is in the lower meadow and I wouldn't trust him too far." He witched her go, then went in- to the house. Derek met him at the door. "I've had the police here," were his first words. "There's the devil ytooup.F. Come upstairs and I'll tell The two went into Derek's room and Derek closed the door. "Coker came here about an hour after you had left," he said. "Had they caught Lewis?" Peter put in. "No, but it was about Lewis he came. And it's a queer story. Ae ter I had told about the hold-up yesterday Coker-' rang up the pris- on, also the police stations at Post - bridge, Moreton, iChagford and ev- ery place round the Moor. Result was that 'within a short time all this part of the Moor was surround- ed. Yet there wasn't a sign of Lew- is. They ecombed every patch of gprse and searched every building, but up to nightfall had found noth- ing. The man seemed tb have van- ished into thin air, and they were utterly puzzled. "The first clue came this morn- ing. Old Prance had been fishing last evening up. the Merry Brook. Coming back just before dark, he saw a man among the_hushes near where the Merry. Brook joins the Clint, and this man was dressed in kh'Oa`kwi.ing to his deafness and the fact that he rarely sees' a paper, Prance did not even know of the escape, but the way this man dodg- ed out of sight among the trees Made him suspicious." "It was Lewis, of course!" Peter exclaimed. . ,se "Must have been, but listen! Ear- ly this morning a warder came into Prance's place for some hot water to make tea, and he gave Prance word about the es.cape. Then 'Prance told him about the man he had seen on the river. The warder didu't wait for his tea. Ile was off at once and sent a .message by a motor -cyclist to Coker.A carload of police came out, and a lot of war- ders • were collected and they searched our outbuilding, then went, across to Narracombd. "The house was empty. Vanden was at the quarry, and I told them that Alias Vernon had gone with • you to Taverton. They didn't find Lewis there either, but Coker told that, in one of the outbuildings, they found 'a beret made of khaki and, come to think of it, that's what Lewis was wearing when he robbed me." DeV6k paused for a moment and Peter spoke. "Vandeles first name is Joseph. Dora told me that." Derek nodded. "I was sure of it. I'm beginning to be pretty certain that there was a tie-up between Vandell and Lewis." "And Vandell hid him at his place last night," said Peter swiftly. "Lis- ten, Derek. I can throw some light on this business. In the first place Vandell is al bad hat, He married Dora's mother for her money, spent it, ,then dragged her up here and let her work herself to deatJa. Dora told me all about'Itt She told me something else that bears on this business. Last night she was wak- ened by voices down pelow. Her stepfather was quarrelling with an- other man. She thinks they fought but, as Vandell drinks, she didn't go down." Derek leaned forward. "Fought, did they? Peter, it all fits. Lewis escaped. He knew -Van- den and went straight to him and Vanden hid him. Then Vanden, having heard of'our find, sent Lew- is out to get the money. Not much risk, .seeeaecause it was so misty, and Vanden wore this uniform. Al - So there was no bridge to cross so he wouldn't be likely to run into a warder." "That's it, Derek," cut in Peter eagerly, as Derek patised. "Lewis got the pocketbook, cut round the top of Coraton and got back to Vandell's place, where he went in- to hiding until it was dark. By that time he had found out that he'd only got twenty quid instead of two -eighty, but when be started to explain this to Vandell, Vandell wasn't having any. Of course, Van - dell would think that Lewis had hidden the rest," He chuckled, and Derek took pp the story. "That explains the quarrel, but what happened next? Did Lewis bolt?" Peter shook his head, "He would , hardly have broken through the cordon. • There were warders. and police all round." "He might have goneup the Mer- ry BrOok,', Derek suggested, "right up on to the High Moor." Peter again shook his head. 'There's no cover up there—noth- . Ing but 'mires.' If he knew anything of the 'Mooe he'd never take such risk." He stopped, and the two men 'Melted a one another. "You—elon't reekti—" began. ber- ek. A horrified expressiot cattle up., on his fate. "Exactly What i do mean," said Peter. grimly, "Val:Jell tilled'hitai," annt the body. what Ite11g4e with the bed?" (allure it cit tie a atone to it, and Sink it in the river. There are some pretty deep holes itt the Clint," Derek drew A long breath. "Betethat's an awful thing to do," tie said slowly. "I don't say it ',Pres deliberate," Peter aliaavered. "AS beralaid, her Stepfather &infra. Ite Might' have Inabelted the Other than against a, table 'trthe fireplace It deinan't faketoirdli tO three bhaP.'*:trOtt andl Prettk,OnatiY,. anyWaY 30bn On Friday evening, Armistice Day, the Firemen .held a euchre in Hensall Town Hall, which 'Was largely attended: The, music was furnished by William Hyde, Fred Beer and Russell Brintnell, accoms panted by Mrs. Thomas Welsh on the piano. The prize winners were Mrs. Wasman, Kippen; Miss Doro- thy Kyle, Hay; Fern McLean, Up - pen, and Wm. Sangster, Hensall. A disastrous fire occurred.on the farm of Mr. W. G. Nott, Huron Road West, on Friday last, when the 'frame house, large bank barn and other outbuildings were completely destroyed, together with the con- tents. It is supposed the barn was struck by lightning as there was a heavy electrical storma, at the time accompanied* by a fierce wind and rain. The high wind carried the blazing embers great distances, Messrs. G. A. Sills, Oscar Neil and C. P. .Sills returned Saturday from a hunting trip in the north country, each bringing home a fine deer. The new fire truck, recently or- dered by the Seaforth town,council, was delivered by the Lorne Fire Engine Co., of Ingersoll, on Tues- day evening. The De Luxe Tuxis Square held their weekly meeting last Friday night in their hall. The main busi- ness •was the election of officers as follows: Prector, A. W. Sillery. deputy proctor, Geo. Parke; scrip - tor, J. Frost; comptor, W. C: Bar- ber; reporter, J. T. Archibald; work board representative, A. Y. McLean; janitors, A. F. Edmunds and A. W. Sillerye candidate for seventh Older Boys' Parliament, W. C, Barber. Mr. and Mrs. Reg Reid have gone to Stratford to spend the win- ter. Mr. Rhodes Brown, a former Lord Mayor of 'York, England, and Lady Brown were guests last week at the home of Mr. William Char- ters, Tuckersmith. Mr. and Mrs. Brown came tO Canada to take part in a pageant held at York, Pennsyl- vania. It is his second visit to Canada. • From The Huron Expositor November 14, 1902 Mr. Andrew Stewart, of the Stew- art Milling Co., has purchased the Kidd residence on the corner of Market and High Sts., and where he now resides. • Mr. Ray Aitzel, who has been as- sistant in the electric light works here for some time, leaves this week for Toronto, where he has secured a position in an electrical establishment in, that city. George George Chesney and George Stew- art shipped a load of lambs to Buf- Salo on Tuesday. The 'following were ticketed this week by Wm. Somerville to distant points: D. J. McCallum to Mont- real; Arthur Mason, Brucefield, to Russell, Man.; Duncan 'McCallum to Detroit. Mr. Joseph Ellis, H'ensall, while driving his horse had the, misfor- tune to receive g kick on the knee. The horse, which is usually quiet, began backing up and struck him. Mr. Joseph. Case, Hensall, who has been engaged in the grocery and seed business for a number of years, left Tuesday evening for To- ronto, to take a position he has se- cured in that city. Mr. Charles Ritchie, Walton, has disposed of his farm to his son-in- law, Mr. W. H. Maunders, and will have en auction sale of farm stock and implements. Mr. John Govenlock, has purchased from T. J. Berry, of Hensall, the well-known Shire stat- ion, Blaisdon Willem.' Mr. Goven- lock will ship him to the West. Mr. Berry imported this horse in 1900 and he has been a money-maker.. Dry wood continues scarce and expensive, running from $7 to $8 a Cord. Mr. Tames Archibald intends moving into his new residence on Victoria .St, next week. Mr. Robt. Ballantyne, Farquhar, whd' was sent to the Toronto Gen- eral; Hospital on tire arrival Of the train, ell= North Bay, suffering from a fracture of the right thigh! painful cuts on his face and bruises to his body, the resillt of falling in- to a hole at North ttav, died 62 his injUries. "I've Meets UP any Mind to go to FloridanO,tt *inter so 'as to tumid the eipenae Of; , Orion't de it.- idiee their eharg,tttir otiffilittit heiteitrioni tliW twitrel etre,6661 &coterie flee& Wig rilittantiiketitets," lee look at it," Derek tatid. "Yet, the more I think of it the more sure I am that you are right. The find- ing of that cap bears it out!" He sat en the edge of the bed, frown.- ing thoughtfully, "We ought to telt Coker," he said at last. "We ought," peter agreed, "but, just at the moment I'm thinking more of Dora than of anyone else. - She's a thoroughbred, Derek." "So you've fallen for her" ques- tioned Derek. "No use to deny it," returned Peter. "But what's the good? Neither of us laas a penny." "Time enough to think of that, Peter. There's money in the land_ and I'll help." Peter laid a hand on his friend's arm. "You have your own girl to think Of, Derek." "My girt. I wish she was," said Derek. "Anyhow I know her well enough to be sure she would think as I do. But whdt about telling Coker? We have no teleahone." "There are warders and police about. if you .wrote a note and I took it down to Finglestone Bridge the warder there would take it too the prison when he is relieved andt phone the contests on to Coker." "That'll be the hest way," Derek - agreed. "I'll enclose it to the Gov- ernor or the Deputy. Coker shouldt get it by midnight." He got up and went downstairs, opened his unclear, desk and began to write. • CHAPTER XXII THE BULL Since Peter did not want bhe Fars- rells to know that he was leaving - the house he waited until supere was over, then slipped out quietly, but, instead of going, down the, drive; made his way through the, trees and so to the upper path. He. paused i below Pixies Holt, crossed. the Clint by a fisherman's bridge,. and so gained the main road run-- ning down the valley. Finglestone Bridge was a mile be- yond and as he had expected, a warder was on guard. To aim Peter - explained his errand and the man told him he would be relieved at: nine and would then take the note to the Governor. "Funny what's come of the chap," the warder added: "Wish they'd, catch him. It ain't my idea of fun, to do seatry-go in a place like this." "I hope you get him," said Peter, . who was not giving anything away-. "Good night." ,strode away up the road, but. his thodghts were all of Dora, and. presently he made up his mind tar - try to see her and give her his; news. Since there were no dogs at Nar- racombe he was able to reach the: house without trouble. There was a light in the kitchen. He could see se gleam through the blackout blind._ He listened but all he could hear was a clink of crockery. At last he' tapped on the pane. The back door' opened and he heard Dora's deep,. soft voice. ",,,Who is there?" - "'Peter," he answered in a whis- per. "Are you alone, Dora?" "Yes. Mystep-father has gone out. But what brings you here? warned -you not to come to the. house." "I had to see you, Dora; it isn't safe for you to stay here longer." "Whet do you mean, Peter? Come - in. I can't leave the door open and, the light shining out." He entered the kitchen where a lamp was burning and a pile or crockerY, which Dora had beeir. washing, stood 'at the sink. "Sit down," said Dora, "and telTt'. me all about it." "It isn't a nice story„," he answer- ed, "but I am afraid you'll have toe hear it." "I've had a nice day. I can stand it," she answered. "Go on, Peter."' Peter told her the whole thing and she stood in front of him listening-. in silence. When he had finisliecte she nodded. "Yes," she, said slowly. "It all fits, in. 7 am very much afraid that you. and Mr. Martyn are right." Shea paused again. "I don't think it 'wase deliberate—the • killing, I mean.. They were probably both drunk. 1 didn't tell you, but there was a spot. or two of blood on the floor here,. just by the eable. If Lewis had fall- en against the table he might eas- ify have cracked his skull." Peter - nodded. • "They're bound to find the body," he said slowly. Dora was silent. Peter sverit'on: "You can't stay here. You see, that, Dora?" "It seems a bit mean to leave when he's in trouble," said Dora, - slowly. "My dear, if he is drunk Peter protested, "will you come to. Coraton?" "No," said Dora. "I won't go to,. Coraton. I will go down to Mrs- Caunter. She lives at Yew Cottage under Crow Tor. She is a widow and ,helps me here sometimes. L shall be quite safe with her." "You'll let me take you," Peter begged. "You can come as Dar as thea road," Dora answereda"but I'd re ther yoti didn't come further. feel somehow you had Ibetter gcv• back to Coraton." "Stet as you like," ,said Peter 1,iith unusual meekness. 4 "Wait a minute for me," Dora- -said. "I must' take some night' thitiga and put out the lamps." iShe Was back in a wonder/1111Y sh'Ort. time, tatrying a very' arealle bag, and the two started down the hill. It as dark now but there was a glow in the east where the moon, two days past the full, was rising - The night was very clear. '"Where did your stepfather go?"' Peter aaked. • "I can't say for certain, but it's, quite OkeIsr he Wahl to. Coraton. He goes over to see the Parrellat,- hut utivayg. siv "tight?' 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