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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1889-08-30, Page 2FRIDAY, AUG. 39, 18tiJ. — Colla Aught Atone +IY THE AUTHOR OF "MAGDALEN'S LEUACY," ETC. CONTINUED. wilt derive wore benefit from thy visit if thee art free from every an- xiety." -but my child wuuld be -no an• xiety, uo troitale, Philip; she would be a great comfort .and pleasure—I could" not go without her. I will nor go!" she added, with a faint out- 'aurst of passion. "1 did not know, Wynne, that "I aw sorry to hear thee say so, thee bad seen Arley Goilgh since Wynueaall the necessary arrange - the morning be was here consulting . ments are made." with me respecting the felling of A little bitterness arose in his some trees. Thee never spoke of it," heart as he spoke—a little wounded 'Philip Rainsforth Laid, turning to feeling. She never manifested the his wife and speaking rapidly. least relucta ce to leave him and The very mention of the familiar her home for an indefinite length of name set the rebellious heart bound- time; now, because he bad decided ing and throbbing after a strange it best that Vashti should not ac - fashion. Nevertheless Mrs Rains- company her, came this outburst. forth answered her husband quietly. Wynne was watching him closely; "I.forgot;I did not think it worth every change of thought and feeling mentioning," she replied. she read in the stern, grave face. "We have thought it strange that She saw an expression of dogged re - he should never call to take leave of solution fix itself there, and her us," Miriam Rainsforth remarked. heart died within her. But her "Did thee say anything that could mother.love was strong; she could possibly displease him in any way, not quietly submit to be separated Wynne?" from her child; she must urge her "Nay," Philip interposed, "I see case yet once again. nothing strange in his not calling. "Philip," she pleaded, "Vashti The stewai d told me that the day has never been separated from me before he started he had not the re- all her life; ever since she was born tnotest intention of going away. we have never been one day apart. The business which called for his I wish you would reconsider your presence might have been very lir-. decision. I should derive no bene - gent." fit from the change unless she went ":Gone away!" Wynne faltered: with me." "Yes, I thought thee knew; he He made no answer, but rustled Went to Paris just a fortnight ago." his newspaper with some faint show •".I never heard—I never knew!" of impatience. A feeling of great, intense, hope- "Vashti too would grieve if left less weariness came over hex—a alone." strong desire to olose her eyes 'in But there came no softening to sleep, and never open them again. the face which elle watched so nar- A . cruel pang went through her rowly. heart. He had gone away for love "Vashti will be well cared for," of hell She might never see Mm he said curtly. again! . And, though she hated her- "But she will miss me, Philip—I self for the knowledge,she knew •she know how my darling will miss me!" ..i ad not gained the victory over her- Again he made no• answer. She self --that she loved him still, even stood before him with clasped hands, better than before. She sickened at tears brimming in her sweet blue the thought. She called herself by eyes,' but he never vouchsafed her /harder names than even Miss Rains- so much as a passing glance. `forth would have done, had the "Philip," she said again, speaking hungering, rebellious, undisciplined with quiet desperation, "if she is to heart been laid as an open volume remain at Clovernook, so shall I." before that lady. She closed her He looked at her then, and she aching eyes, she meekly folded her read angry surprise in his eyes. ' feverish hands, and she prayed—oh, "I am astonished at thee," he how fervently, how earnestly!=tbat cried; "I thought long ago that thou strength might .be given her to beat hadst Laid aside thy childishness,but down the foe that had 'stolen upon it would appear that I was mistak- her so insidiously—beat it down,and en. I have made all arrangements conquer it. —it is too late to alter any of them." "I do not question the fact of his She knew then that any further being called away suddenly," Mir- pleading would be useless. With- ian Rainsforth said, with great de- out another word• she turned away _ cision; "but I do wonder that he and Left him. She could not help it, should have gone without leaving she fought earnestly against it, but, 8o much as a note for us. Winne, strive and resist as much as she thee did not answer my question.-- would, her thoughts wouid'`fly back was there anything in'thy words or to one who had ever regarded her , wanner to offend Arley Gough?" passionate attachment to her child There was no evading Miss Rains- with considerate' interest, who •had forth—Wynne was compelled to never stigmatised it as childish and make some reply.,and unbecoming. Since the even - "I can think of nohing," she said, ing when her husband had evinced speaking very low. snail unusual interest in Vashti,had "Then perhaps ho took offence so kindly noticed her own altered because thee did, not permit Vashti appearance, the words that would to bid him good evening. He has have revealed to bim the cause of always appeared attached to the. that alteration and the reason of third. Why did thee refuse her Arley Gongh's abrupt departure permission to return for that pur- from Broadlands had many times pose?" trembled uponaher lips; now she re - "She had run on some distance in joiced that they had never been advance. We had been out later spoken. But,with a tenacity which jnein usual. and 1 feared lest Philip had in it something of despair, she and yourself might be growing un- clung to liar child for the few days asy," Wynne replied, with a feel- that were left before I hilip took her ing akin to relief—for Miriam had into Worcestershire. She could put one question to her that she scarcely bear to suffer her out of could answer at length, without be- her sight, and when the time came traying any reserve or embarrass- that she must leave her, she did so' ment. with a presentiment weighing upon '1"But surely," persisted Miriam, her spirits that nothing but great t would have hindered thee but a and bitter ,evil would be the result few moments, at most, for the child of this visit to Beacon's Crag. • is fleet of foot. But there, Wynne, * * * I have always told thee that thou ' It was evening at Clovernook, lackest the dignity and considera- Philip Rainsforth had just come in tion for the feelings of others which from the fields,and was sitting down should distinguish my brother's to his tea. Wynne had been gone wife." about a week. He was tired; the She -listened meekly-- Wynne, day had been'very hot and oppres- -with her downcast eyes, her forded sive, the business of the farm on- _ hands, ber•wi•]dly,beating•heat'•t:.-'----nsnally-heavy, --- --- "Come, L me Miam,/ Philip Rains - "Where is—Vashti?" he cried, and- (oath said,' good-humoredly, "thee denly, missing his little daughter art a little too severe upon Wynne. from her accustomed seat at the So slight thing as thou speakest table: of could never give offence to so sensible a man as Arley Gough. Perhaps, too," he added, a moment later, "he may soon return." "That is not probable," snapped his t3ister; "thee surely forgettest that the steward told thee he would probably remain abroad thrmghout the coming winter." -Philip Rainsforth began to weary of the conversation—began to long fora quiet return to his beloved books and papers. "It is useless for us to waste time in surmising about Arley Gough's movements, neither are they any business of ours;he is a very amiable young man, and I have been pleas- ed to see so mach of him. Wynne, will thee attend to Vashti? See how sleepy she looks; she can scarcely keep her eyes open." CHAPTER XIV. The gloaming was gathet'ing a few days later, and Philip Rainsforth sat alone in the still, formal sitting= room. The busineais of tb'e farm was suspended until the morning should (lawn, and ho had settled down to anything that would really benefit the enjoyment of bis papers and the child she would surely object. books. Suddenly Wynne entered I thought it was for the to decide and came towards him, a face very] what was best for thy daughter's white, her manner betraying consid- welfare.', erahle agitation. "Really, Miriam, for some years "Philip, she cried, stacding be- to dome 1 think Vashti will do very fore flim—and ho could hear the well with her mother." quiver in her voice, and SCC theMiriem's eyes wore Opetted to prefer that Vashti should resemble trembling of her hands—".Miriam their widest extent, her bands tip. Wynne rather than his own estiui- says that 1 am not to take Vashtilifted in her dismay. ahlo mother. with me to I;eacor,'y ('rag!" i "It is well that thy mother has But he checked such inclinations "We have concluded tliat thee "I have sent Ler to bed," Miriam replied; "she hos done nothing .the clay through but cry for her mother --the ungrateful little thing! I grew tired of it at last, and deter- mined to punish her. I foresee a vast amount of trouble for thee with that child, Philip. Unless some step be taken at once, she will grow up as useless and frivolous and baby- ish as her mother." Ile made no reply, but book up a paper and comnienced calmly to read its contents. It never entered his mind to go to his little girl, who in her lonely room was sobbing as though her heart would break— never occurred to him that a few soothing, caressing words from the father might, in a measure, compen- sate for the mother's absence. "Philip," Miss Rainsforth broke out, a few minutes later, "haat thee thought any more about sending Vashti to school?" "I spoke of it to Wynne, but she disliked the idea." "Disliked the idea!" echoed his sister, "Of course she would. To nut lived to hear such a speech from her son," ate cried. , Philip Itui:rsforth was aileut, but his grave face tiushed,and he moved in his chair une.,sily. "Philip," she contlnued,presently, "the training )f a child should com- mence from i,s cradle," "I am aware of that, Miriam." "Well, dost thee remember our mother ever comng to us asd fill- ing our young minds with senseless, heathenish rubbish, until we wished we were clouds?" "I cannot say that I do.' "And yet thee art content that thy only child should be subject to such training?" "I see no harm in the fact of Wynne's repeating the verses to which thee alledest to Vashti. They certainly may be light and silly, but I cennot consider them decidedly wicked." "Doth Wynne reach to thy ideal standard of what a worthy woman should be?" Again Philip was silent, and the flush upon his grave face deepened. "Philip," Miriam said,impressive- ly, conning close beside him and lay- ing her band upon his arm, "thy ittle Vashti hath in her the germs of a noble, grand nature. A part from her mother,auhjected to proper influence, to fitting guidance, she will develop into a maiden whom it would rejoice thee to call 'da'ughter,' —who would crown thy life with gladness, and bless the days of thine old age as Wynne •will never do. Reared with thy wife, she will be but the model of her preceptress- vain, worldly, frivolous, bringing thee neither comfort nor happiness." Still Philip Rainsforth held his peace; but there came to his fade an expression of mingled pain, doubt, and perplexity. "I. would have thee weigh the matter well in thy mind," Miriam continued. "It rests upon thy de- cision what Vashti, thy only child, shall become. I have thought long and seriously of this thing, Philip— I have now considered it my duty to speak." "Her mother would never con- sent," he said, voice and manner be- traying some emotion.' "If, through fear of a woman's tears and reptoaches,thee art tempt- ed to ignore thy daughter's welfare, then I am disappointed in my brother." He pushed aside his cup and sau- cer, laid down his paper, and then which Heaven had blessed it. got up and paced backwards' and So the little Vashti was taken forwards in considerable pertarba- away to the distant school in which tion. -• • • Miss Rainaforth herself had been "I cannot deny the wisdom of thy educated, and the mother who loved remarks," he said, at last, "but I her so tenderly—who was pining must hesitate on account of Wynne. and longing for a sight of her data She is far from strong, and her at- ling's face—who was counting the tachment - to Vashti is something days until she might see her again— wonderful. Remember how she was suffered to remain in entire ig- grieved to` part with her for only a norance of the fact. . few weeks. I fear that the sorrow Miriam returned; her mission was which a separation for an indefinite accomplished, her mind at rest: She period would .undoubtedly cause had done her duty; she had rescued her might prove injurious to her." her brothers child, as a brand from "Nonsense,"cried Miriam,delight- the burning, from the fate which ed to perceive signs of yielding, and threatened her, if allowed to grow resolved not to lose one inch of the up into womanhood exposed to the ground she had gained, "If thee example and training of her worldly, decides for the good of Vashti, it frivolous mother. will be better that she should go at Then Miss Rainsforth wrote a once, while her mother is absent." letter to her sister-in-law,which she "I could not consent to tllat,Mir- intended should be kind and consid iam; it would be unjust and unkind erate as well as firm and decided,but to Wynne," which was in reality egotistic, dis- "I do not see it. If thee sent the courteous, and unfeeling. child away, and then wrote and ex- plained fully thy motives for doing CHAPTER XV. so; I think she would decide that It was dinner -hour at Clovernook; thee had acted for the best. She not the time when, in the great wide to mislead. He had unbounded faith in his sister's wisdom and good- ness; he believed that every word she had spoken was dictated by her love for him and zeal for Vashti's welfare. "Thee will promise to give my suggestion thy earnest, serious con- sideration, Philip," Miss Rainaforth urged; and he promised. As the days wore slowly away,his oughtful face, his anxious eyes told that the promise was being kept. Indeed, it would have been a difficult matter for him to forget. At every available opportunity bis sister painted in glowing colors the good to he derivd by Vaehti from the change. Miriam Rainsforth was thoroughly in earnest; she had determined that it should be no fault of hers if Vashti did not grow up an example to all the maidens for miles around—a model of propriety, education and all the virtues; and how, she asked herself, was this to be accomplished if she were allowed to remain within reach of her intifh- er's influence? At last she won from Philip a re- luctant consent. A still small voice whispered that he was acting cruelly and unfairly towards Wynne, but he would not listen to it. "Miriam," be argued, "is wise and good. Sure- ly she knows best." It was strange what an unbounded influence she possessed over him—a man so stern, so immovable; but her wilt was stronger even than his own, and in the days of their childhood she had asserted her supremacy. He delayed telling Wynne of the arrangements they had made for Vashti—he shrank from writing the' words which be knew would wound her so keenly. Letters from her told him that her health was im- proving—that' it needed only the presence of Ler child to make her happy with the simpte,kindly Thurs- tons of Beacon's Crag. That hardened his heart—steeled it against Ler. He missed her more than he would have liked to confess; while she never expressed a wish for his companionship—only for that of Vashti. Her indifference wound- ed his pride, and the thought never presented itself to himthat it was his own cold reserve and lack of ten- derness that had chilled thehunger ing, sensitive heart and caused her to cling with such strong affection to the only outlet it had for its wo- man's love the one child with would know that it was too late for kitchen, immense pieces of boiled her tears or reproaches to effect any beef and bacon, and vegetables and change." dumplings, set before the hungry I will think of it,"he returned'farm-laborers, disappeared with a little impatiently. marvellous rapidity—that had pass - "I will write to the principal of ed hang ago; but the hour when a the school to -morrow. I would take repast of a rather more dainty Vashti myself." • "She is very young to be sent character was served in the prim, ysittiroom to Philip Rains - from home, I think, Miriam," °I)" forth and his sister. served Pnilip Rainsforth. forth "I was quite as young when I The meal was eaten in silence. A went; "Philip; but our mother was - ening-most unusual to Philip Rains= forth oppressed d him and weighed different from Wynne," Yes, wildely different. A vision down his spirits—a strong presenti- of the two arose before him; his wout of heicOuldi o shakeevil. a Try .ahe mother with her plain dress of drab would, could not it Mir - or brown and closely -fitting net cap, It was the second day sincee g jam had written to Wynne notifying with its neatly quilled borders—a her of Vashti's departure for school, grave, serious lady, who rarely /mil-. and he had quite looked for a letter ed, and seldom, bestowed upon her on this morning. That there had children a caress—whose yoice, if it not been one was a matter of sur - had not often spoken harshly, yet prise and perplexity to him; he had never in his remembrance bad ad- dressed him by an endearing,tender not expected silence from his wife name; Wynne, his wife, as she was on such a subject. He lingered in when she first game to Clovernook the house long after dinner was end- -exquisitely lovely with her laugh- ed. Miriam more than once re- ing eyes of heaven's own blue, and minded him that his presence was required out in the harvest fields, golden hair, which would not be re- but he did not heed her; he went in- duced to order, and of which every stead to his desk,and busied himself ripple appeared a trap to catch and with some papers that had long re - reflect a sunbeam—with her red quired his attention. His sister lips, which were continually snail- settled herself down to an after- ing, and which seemed never to part noon's sewing. but to give utterance to some loving Presently a carriage came along playful speech— with her sweet the dusty high -road leading from ringing voice, and graceful, stipple Kinfare; the sound of its wheels form in its dainty fashionable gar- could very' distinctly be heard in the ments. His quiet we1l,;ordered heart quiet room where Philip and Mir - beat a little faster than was its wont lam Rainsforth sat, but it won no as he remembered. The formm had notice from them; even when the lost none of its old grace. The face carriage stopped suddenly at the none of ifs old beauty. The one had gate leadingto the house brother grown more slow and dignified, the nd staler id not raise their eyes other more grave and pale; the from their different employments. sweet voice did not carol so blithely, Then came the sound of light, the smile and pleasant words cane hurried footsteps up the gravelled loss readily; but she was still more garden path --the sound of a tremb- beautiful, more charming. Philip ling hand throwing open the front Rainsforth,- gazing mentally upon door, and of light, hurried footsteps the two, was fain to acknowledge to himself that, if duty would permit him to choose for himself, he would AS being vain, llnprofltal,le, and apt Oh el matt. Cala fat'li',;e'tter'. CeetOraa r•;!aalcrl,��: ^.';, fiat crossing the hall. Then Philip and Miriam looked up, and their eyes /.let. They recognized the footfall --even before the opening door re- vealed to them that tlin now -comer was Wynne. She camp in and stood L,lore~ there, pale and tremi,lin;t, hr r ei e: gleaming with a new, strange are A flush rose slowly to Miriam's cheeks, and she shrank from Meet- ing the searching look of those glit- tering eyes, Philip, forgetting the suddenness of her arrival, forgetting everything but the pleasure he ex- perienced in once again seeing her, advanced with hands outstretched to meet her. "Wynne," be began. But she put his hands aside with a sharp, rapid movement. "Where is Vashti?" she demanded, and her voice was harsh and strain- ed. "What have you done with my child?" But silence was the only reply she received from Philip Rainaforth. She turned impatiently to Miriam. "Is this your doing?" she cried. "What have I ever done to harm you that you should seek to deprive me of the only comfort and blessing that life held for mei" But for once the lady whom she addressed felt confused and ill at ease, and evaded a direct reply. "How is it that thee hath return ed so much sooner than was arrang- ed?" questioned Miriam. "We thought thee contented, and reaping benefit from thy stay with the Thurstons." "Did you think it possible that I could remain there after receiving your letter?" Wynne cried. "I would have returned the same day had it been possible. Philip," she continued, turning again to her hus- band, "let me hear you say that the letter this woman wrote to me was nothing but a tissue of falsehoods invented to make me yet more wretched than I was before—tell me that you have not sent my little girl away . to where she will be taught to forget her mother." "This woman!" - The contemptu- ous words, the still more contemptu- ous manner, stung Miss Rainsforth. "It would better become thee to use more respectful language when speaking of thy husband's sister," she said, angrily. But Philip- Rainsforth silenced her with a wave of his hand. It pained him to witness his (wife's passionate grief. 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Clinton Clinton Post Office Time Table Mails are duo for delivery and close for despatch at the'Clintou Poet Office as follows: - 1 Ct-050 1 DOB Hamilton, Toronto, Strat- ford, Seaford), Grand Trunk east and interme- diate nternie-diate offices .,..,, ., . .. 7.00 a.ni, 1.50.m Toronto Stratford, Sea - forth, to, and S. east,... 1.55 p.m. 8 a, fn Ooderich, Holmesville and Grand Trunk west 1.p.m. 8.10 a.nt Ooderich, 8,45 p.m, 2.40 p.m Hamilton, Toronto, 4,15 p.ni. 10.25 a,m London, L„ II, & B. south a.m. p.m, a,m, p,n, and Intermediate offices 7.00 4.1510.257,00 Blyth, Wingham, Kincar- dine, Lucknow, north and intermediate a.m. p m. a.m. p m offices 9.30 0.15 8,105. u0 British mails,Monday,Wed- neaday, Thursday 7.00 a.m. Bayfield, Varna, Herbison, daily 2.30 p.m. 12.45p.m. Summerhill, Tuesday and Friday, 5,30 p.m,i 5.30 p.m Money Orders issued and Deposits received from one dollar uI wards. Office hours from 8 a.m. to 7, p.m. Savings Bank and Money Order Odice close at 0.30 p.m. THOMAS FAIR, Postmaster, Clinton, April 20, 1889, — HURON AND BRUCE Loan & Investment Co'y "This Company is Loaning dfoney or Farm Security at Lowest Rates of Interest, MORTGAGES PURCHASEI SAVINGS BANK BRANCH. 3, 4 and 5 per Cent. Interest Allowed on Deposits,according to amount and time left. OFFICE—Corner of MarketSgnareand North S HORACE HORTON. MANAGER, Goderleh, August 6th 1885 J. BIDDLECOMBE. Watch & ClockM a‘or JEWELLER, &e., •OPPOSITE THE MARKET SQUARE,_Clintno, Where he keeps a select assortment of Watches Clocks, Jewellery, Silverware. Tvhu•h we will t'ei1 at reason al, lerr.rrs. Helm lrin,,of ; ••rrr description prntrp1 3 n'Irb t, �l r”. r,,,i R!: ' '•h trarrenl,J, I'11•t':'r,t1PF, e wtha I,t<. 1 -ow ZXcrI FetittOgv RIPPEN MILLS Are taking the lead in Griating and Chop- ping, which will be done at all times, on the shortest notice. CHOPPING only 5 cents, e bacon- viced that this is thGive us a e right and place touto get your Gristing done, as everyone gets the hoar manufactured from his own wheat. Farm- ers can depend on getting their stuff home with them. FLOUR AND FEED.—Flout,and feed kept oonetantly on hand. D. B. MoLEAN, Happen Mtlis: CLINTOE MECHANIC'S INSTITUTE, Library and Reading Rooms, Town Hall, down stairs. About 2,000 volume/. in the Library and all the Leading News papers and Periodicals of the day, on the table. Membership ticket el per annum Open from 2 to 6 p m., and from 7 to 9 p. m. Application for membership received Dy the Librarian in the room. BE t 1TJAND ORNAMENTAL TREEt NORWAY SPRUCE, SCOTCH AND ASTRACHAN PINE, Tus LATTER OP WHICH Ws EASE A SPECIALTY. LER NUIIER'Y LARGE STOCK ON HAND The aboye ornamental trees and shrubbery wi be sold at very low prlces,and those wantin anything in this connection will save mono purchasing here. Orders by Mail will be promptly attend ed to. Address, • • JOHN STEWART. Benmiller. IYIcKillop Mutaal Illsuraoce Co. T: NEILANS, HARLOCK GENERAL AGENT. Isolated town and village property, as wel as farm buildings and stook, insured. Inser= antes effected against stock that may be killed by lightning, If you want insurance drop a card to the above address. PAINTING. PAINTING. The undersigned desires to intimate to the people of Cliuton and vicinity that he has returned to town, and intends to remain here pe' manently, and is better prepared than ever to do anything whatever in the painting or paper hanging line. All orders entrusted to him will receive prompt and careful attention. GEORGE POTTS, Kirk St., Clinton. J. C. :SrEVENSON, —THE LEADING— UNDERTAKER —AND— EMBALMER. A FULL LINE OF GOODS KEPI in STOCK The bestEmbalming Fluid used Splendid hearse. ALBERT ST.,CLINTON, Residence over store. OPPOSITE TOWN HALL FARRAN& TISDALL BANKERS, CLINTON. ONT Advances made to farmers on their own notes., at low rates of interest. ` A general Banking Business traiisactea Interest allowed on deposits. Sale Notes bought . J. P. TISDALL, Manager. RICHLY Rewarded are those who read this and then act ; they will find honorable employment that will not take them from their homes and families. The profits aro largo and sure for ovary industri- ous person, many have made and aro now making several hundreddollarsa month, It is easy for any person to make &3 per day and upwards, who ie willing to work. Eithe sex,young or old; capital not ueeded,westar you. Everything new. No special ability required; you, reader.can do it as well as any one. Write to us at once for full particulars which we mail free. Address Stinson & Co Portland, Maine. LirrroN Planing Mill —AND— DRY KILN•' woe SUBSCRIBER HAVING JUST Co,,,b PLETRD and this oPlaning II with niachlnery of the latest impeedptter Is now prepared to attend to all Odors in hi lino in the -nest prompt rind aatlsfactory manner and at teas,nablo rates, He would also rotor thanks to' all who patronized the old m before. they Wore burned out, and now being in a bet. ter position to execute orders expeditiously feels confident he can give satisfaction to all. FACTOJf y_ 7 ar the Grand Trten Railway, Clinton, THOMAS V,:KF.NZIE ROBERT DOWNS, CLINTON, 1fnn,,facturer end Proprietor for the best ROM nppikntionKof tthe t 'FtAI1rr.R PATRYent for iresale and ArTO,ttAT,0 BnrLcR Comma. STEAM FITTINGS furnishes and applied on alert notice. Rnitpre, Engin,.,. and all kinds Mne.nlnery repaired evpeolltlone and f u n vntlsfactory /..intoe Fnrn. nildenrrnt+ mnnufne'nrt•d and +: r•"nt ,•,,i 1P.+', r Pito, furnish, d a ^•i . •r. ft:nt r1, nn ', 1 (1,' 440