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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1891-04-10, Page 2(X11$1 Y, tJfa. u 1 OL ONOVAN _ x 4 1IODJR't,N 'ZNGI4I411314.N BY EDNA 14YALIs Published by Wm, Bryne, Toronto. CONTINUED. 7 "He revealed His onderful loge in such a waythatwthe einr lest could not fail to See it. Hisfor- ,all against it. giveiless was there, waiting for all his private history is g who would take it. It was not a An atheist shamefully wronged by forgiveness to be obtained after those Who Rall themse;r:s Chriatiar a much pleading; it was there as a ' Can not but feel that he has a free gift for all who had the least l strong case agantst Christianity." real and honest wiah to be reconcil- "But he will never rest satisfied with what he bas got, said Brian. "I -lis very face tells that he knows he is incomplete." "Yes,be knows that," said Charles Oamond. " In -talking to Mw to night I couldn't help thinking of Browning's description of the grand old ship dismasted and storm bat- tered, but still bearing on, with something in her infinite possibili- ties which raises her head above the mere life boats: 'Make perfect your good ship as these, And what were her performances !' "And yet you doubt whether he will he perfected ?" said Brian. "Never !" exclaimed Charles Os- mond, warmly. "I never said so. That he will be thedgrand character he was meant to be I have not a doubt; but whether he will be any- thing but an agnostic in this world, God only knows." No more was said. Brian fell to thinking of all the contradictory somehow against one's sense of statements about the Eternities; his justice." father returned to the almost cease- "'Though justice be thy plea, consider this, that in the course of !'; justice none of us should see salya- '.don' " quoted. Charles Osmond, swil-- '4° ng. But do not think I am speak- : <xng easily of the thing. Forgiveness hard; in a case like yours it is ':rightfullyhgg d. I have merely told' `you'•whOtI consider ideal for- oiveness; if yeti aini at the highest your will often and often fall short i':' of the mark." "The worst of it is this struggling to copy the life of Christ is such ' frightfully discouraging work," said onovan. "The more one tries the Wee it gets, and one is always corning to dome new c:emand which is; almost impossible to meet." "Did you ever climb an Alp ?" Tasked Charles 'Osmond. "As you ;;get higher you find it harder ;•j .vork—the air is more rarefied, the .{'sway more abrupt; but when you reach the summit, what do you care 'tii-°a-i!' ne labor? The work was ner, or speak a harsh word of any '";weary, but the end was worth all. whom society hail condemn(,]. I,Vhen the full vision breaks upon CHAPTER xx\v. fills—" He paused, and there was a ' 'r�',,'minute's silence, but the light in his. CONTRASTED LU1'I:h5. l '<faoe was more eloquent than words. khat 1�e love perfectly, for its own 's; • -"If there be a summit and a vi- I sake 1. Sion," said Donovan, in a low voice." We love,and not our own, being ready "Though it tarry, wait for it.," thus was' Charles Osmond's answer. Cs' After that they passed to matters °'` nearer the surtace, and before long t Brian cams down, and the three' Stephen Causton did not retu:n C,eirew in their chairs to the fire, and 1 to the hospital till March. Coming teat smoking and talking till late in home.one afternoon, Donovan found the evening. Charles Osmond had, the sitting room in some confusion, lea; in spite of his harassing life, kept a scraps of newspaper an&dilapidat- f•wonderful reserve fund of high ed note books scattered about here quits, and just now,in the relief of and there, and a yawning space in having to do with one so honest and the book shelves which Stephen's high minded as Donovan he forgot hooka had hitherto occupied. ;tie; hundred and one cares of his "Halloo! has Causton been ins" •, wish, and was the life of the party. he asked old Rouge, who, with •a is •comical anecdotes, told in the somewhat disturbed air, was bitting easiest way imaginable, drew forth over the fire with his long clay 1ibQuts of laughter from the listeners, pipe. rand, feeling convinced that Donovan "1 don't know if that is his name," ,kdid:not often exercise his lungs in .replied the old captain, in an offend. • ,tl*iat way, he kept up an almost ed tone; "but a tallow faced, bump- •lEeaseless flow of the very wittiest tious lad has been here, making no 'k: A great love of fun and a end of dust and noise, carrying off elrrtean absence of conventional de- your,books, too, for aught 1 know." coetim proved the nationality of the "No, no, they were bis own," fronds, but it was with something said Donovan, smiling. "But tell far beyond the sense of good -fellow- me about him, captain. Did he ask %sh'p that Donovan went home that for mel Did he leave no message?" �xii ,ht. He was cheered and amused "Not he," said Rouge, angrily. c tainly, but the home like mete "He walked in as coolly as if the ion'at the clergyman's house had place belonged to him, rowed the ( heady widened him and softened landlady for not having his things is clerical antipathies, while his ready packed, and Pitched them in- ; towing admiration of Charles Os- to a carpet bag as if they were- so ;tpond'didhim a world ofood. many pebbles. rben, facing round '.i Who does not know the delight on me without so much as lifting his ttbfinteileturse with a greater mind, hat, he said 'I suppose you are a .:'i: r enthusiasm which springs from friend of lsarrant's?' There- was a 4[,71"e there feet of looking up to an- sneer in bis voice, and my blood -*father, the inspiriting sense of being' got up as I said I had the honor to .battered, raised, stimulated to fresh be your friend, and that it was an exertion? honor the best in the land might Cut off by his act of self saorifice covet." m the Tremain household, and Donovan laughed. Rouge con- t:.roust follow St. Paulia tAy to gall dings to: an X t1Jo' lura , to--Irtgue- -- .- ' .hays said as touch toma hlpd +llOr to abat fellow, who atlluat bare been nominally under the charge of same one ell his life. Our beauitiful parochial system is fearfullty apt to degenerate into a mere skeleton," heard worn home tiuths to -flay than "What do you think? Will be is all his priggish young life before. come round? or will he always be How does he come to hate you so, an agni)st c?" gilOJd ?" "I Can't tell," said Charles Os -1 "He bps done a shabby thing by mond, with a sigh. "He seems to me," said Donovan, "and that is the tosurest w in the world to risk be living with all his might up @y e the light he has; but he is not the him hate me.. But we will not rake sort of man co change rapidly, and it all up again; be cannot do us any good, and he has already done me -all the harm he can." But, though he would not speak any more of Stephen, the thought of him would not be banished. He bad come straight from Porthkerran, might have told him something of Gladye,migbt possibly have brought him one of the unanswerable letters stalls. What can have brought from Mrs Tremain or the doctor, or Mm here ? Dou't you see him ? To at least a message. And then he the left there, talking to that pretty could not help wondering at the girl. extraordinary malice of his gratui- Donovan looked and saw only toua insults. Had his weak and too plainly Stephen and Mrs Cans - distorted mind really worked itself ton, and between them Gladys. into the belief that he was the Yes, she was there, not a hund- wronged one? What account would red yards from him, her pure, fresh, reach Porthkerran of his stormy child like face not in the least al - interview with the old captain ?— tered ! He remembered an old Something tremendous might, with- fancy of his that she was like a out much difficulty, be twisted and blush rose; she looked very flower squeezed out of the truth. Here like now in that crowd of London was another case demanding Charles faces. For a minute be watched Osmond's ideal forgiveness. But be her quite calmly, then, strong man was nearer forgiving Stephen than as he was, a deadly pallor stole over Ellis, becaug 1 e had a great deal of his face; he drew back with an un - pity fur bin); besides the conscious- controllable shudder. ness that he might have cleared "Look here, I must go," he said himself by exposing Stephen was in to Brian, and without further ex - itself of a more softening nature planation he made. his way along than the terribly irritating sense the balcony. In another moment that Ellis had been very unjust in he felt sure his eyes must draw his power. hers; there had always been a Brian Osmond did not ,ail . to strange magnetism between them notice that Caustot, who had been without any conscious willingness on formerly Donovan's companion, now his part. It would never do for cut him entirely. When he had her to see him; he must leave at Beard the true explanation, his once. righteous indignation waw pleasant Brian, not liking 'his looks, fol - to see Hecame lowed hi I ane constantlyto m out of the hall. He York Road for the sake of reading seemed as if he was walking in his with Donovan; and before long had sleep, never pausing for an instant, become really fond of the poor old noting nothing, and yet passing all captain, while Wait' and Sweep- obstacles. At the head of the stakes, with their touching devotion staircase Brian linked his arm with - to their respecti4/6 masters, added a in his; they went down sileattly in - sort of picturesqueness to that curi- to the street. There Donovan ously assorted group. In the sum- seemed to come to himself again, mer Brian persuaded Donovan to bis rigid face relaxed, the strange take a real holiday. The two years glassy look left his eyes, and for of unbrokenthe work, added to his first time he realized that he private troubles, were beginning to was not alone. tell on him; he looked worn and "What, you here, old fellow!" fagged, but brightened up at the he exclaimed. "Do not let me ,suggestion of a walking tour with lose you your lecture." his friend. They set off together in' "All right," said Brian. "I August, had a glorious - tramp through Derbyshire and the Wrest Riding of Yorkshire, roughing it to an ebjovable extent, and both com- ing back to town all the better for slaid"DonOv angh 4,t, swag.. good oi".y 1k9P Arllptgin, to stand u,)_f-, me ae,yeti d."•. "Aa i€.I coulds eIp'it,)t. sd aTd, Range,, Wit% tears ip bis ityes. "It is -not likelyA should let that scdmp have his say:. eat .without putting ill ray weed. I hatter myself he has ed. That is the forgiveness of God, and the example which you must follow." "It is impossible," said Donovan, with sad emphasis. "Perhaps it may be until you have realized what God has forgiv- en you.' "But how am I to love what is hateful ?" "I never asked you to do so." "The man is utterly hateful—a lying, deceitful, hypocritical knave." . "No man is altogether evil; thlsre is latent good in Mm that you cannot perceive. I don't affk you to love the evil in him, but to love him because he is a man. He is .your brother, whether you will not, and if you want to imitate jst you must love hitn." !' Donovan shook his head and - sighed. "It's no good; I can hardly make Ry myself even wish to love him; it's less intercession which was the under -current of his exceedingly practical life. Highly illogical ac- cording to Raeburn; and a great mistake according to others, as most of the intercessions were for those whom a righteously indignant Chris- tian once denounced as "past pray- ing for f" But to him it was a necessity of life; one of the world's sin bearers, he would long ago,have sunk under the burden if he had tried to bear it alone. As it was, how could he be intolerant, how could he be uncharitable? For were not the nineteenth century "publi- cans and sinners" among the strong- est of his bonds of union with the Unseen? He was one of those who cannot help caring more for the lost sheep than for the ninety -and nine in the fold, and though he was by no means inclined weakly to condone sin, or to make light of it, no one had e\er heard hint denounce a sin. Whate'er self sacrifice is ask'd to make; That which is best for it is best for us. SOuTitev. 1111 co oor Old o pan on,De in onovan was his eat need of friends whom he uld revere as well as love; the amends were exactly fitted to set his need, and perhaps for that reason the friendship deepened and strengthed very rapidly. After. be had left that evening �;.he father and son lingered over :the fire, indulging a little in that .,; eneral habit of discussing the de - 'parted guest. "Wasn't it rare to hear him laugh ? " said Brian. "I'd no idea 1ie'd such a lot of fun in hits. His hatred of the clergy will die a nat- ural death now that he has got to now youl It was the biggest joke Hee the way in which every now I end thea lie chanced to notice your w,,' tie, and received a sort of shock realizing that ,you were actually ane of the. -hated- ss' ---�` --- "It is hardly to be wondered at," said Charles Osmond. "Wo clergy aro terribly apt to forget that we Children Cry for Untied: "At that he sneered again, and said: "You need not preach about his virtues; I know a little more about him than you do.' 'Indeedl' said 1, hotly; 'then I wonder the knowledge has not improved your manners.' 'I might return the compliment,' he said. 'But of' course -living with a knave like Farrant is enough to contaminate any one.' At that, Milord, I sprung up and thundered at him. I was not going to sit still and hear you libeled, and, if yon will believe it, the coward turned as white as a idu-et n!,on I challenged him." "hy .love!" said Donovan. "Yon do not mean you really did. His mother will never get over it." "Iio will not come poking his nose in here again in a hurry said Rouge, with satiafaction. "IIe skulked off at the dou,)le quick time, muttering that dueling days were over." "Well, I agree with him there,'' 'Pitcher's Castoria. NA°Il � it11 ,,":.Life: 13Q4't+ni&efl. a PP'like to fad the dif• un f , � ,rias yOtat.' will bo by an 9 when'Yot actin: awn wik1�l, j ghti= idea), wife, hone and practice., "Ideal huinbu" a tolai.wed Don. ovan, with a short laugh, in which there lurked more pain than merri- ment "Come on; what time deer the Gale begin ?" They walked oft' arm in arm, and were early enough to secure flout seats in the balcony close to the platform. Donovan seemed in good spirits; ne leaned forward with hie arms on the crimson velvet rail, making comments on the audience below, classifying them into rabid teetotalers, sensible supporters of the cause, and merely fashionable adherents. A sudden exclamation of surprise from Brian put a atop, however, to his ease. "Why, who world have thought it ! there is Causton in one of the do not care about i,,t; You are in some trouble; Donovan—do not pretend, now, that you are not. Was it that you saw Causton with th'it gill ?" their outing, and as inseparable in "In a way, yes—I mean it was their friendship as David and Jona- the seeing her at all," said Low - than. It was not, however, until van, incoherently. "Conte on quick; only let us get out into the open, away fro -n these houses." "Von do not imagine Ire is in love with her !" said Brian. '-'Caus- ton is an awfully cold blooded creature; it is not at all in his line, I should think," "I do not know," grasped Dono- van; "it—it will 'not make much difference to me." "Why?" asked Brian, boldly.— They were both by nature reserved men, but their friendship was real and strong, and Brian knew intui- tively that he had touched the secret spring of Donovan's trouble, and that, unless he could get hirn to speak of it now, a barrier would always be befween them; so he spoke out boldly that monosyllable— "Why ?" "Because," answered Donovan, in a quick, agitated way—"because, years ago; I made up my mind not to see her again. It is impossible --it cannot be—I am a fool to be so shaken just by the sight of her." "Has she refused your IIe turned his strangely powerful eyes full on Brian's face at the ques- tion, and answered, with a sort of indignation "Do you think I am fit to ask Gladys Tremain to be my wife?" There was something grand in his humility. Brian could only men- tally ejaculate: "You splendid fel- low ! you are fit to ask a queen among women." But he was car- ri'ed away by his enthusiasm, and he could not but own that there was truth in Donovan's next speech. "It could never_ be—there could bo no real union between us. It is all very well in the way of friend- ship; you and I can_rub up against each other's differences without any hurt, but when it comes to anything nearer, it does not do. i have tried, and it is torture --torture that 1 will never bring to her." "Is Causton her cousin r late in the autumn that Brian !ea••n- ed even the existence of Gladys. One November evening his well known knock at the house in York Road roused old Rouge from his after dinner nap. Donovan, who was stretched at full length on the hearth rug, was so absorbed in some of the abstruse speculations which nd'w very often occupied him, that lie heard nothing, and did not stir till Brian was fairly in the room. "Halloo! doing the dolce far niente for once," he said, laughing. "Who would have thought of catch- ing you away from the books!" "Comes from the effect of York- shire air," said Donovan,. getting up and stretching himself. But the real fact was that he was beginning now to dare to allow himself brief intervals of rest; his thoughts did not wander so hopelessly to Porth- kerran; hia work instinctively slackened a little; he worked as well —perhaps better—but less furious- ly, and without the sense that re- laxation was, above` all things, to be distrusted and avoided. "I have got a spare ticket for Gale's lecture at St James' Hall," said Brian. Will you come with me?" "Who is Gale? I never heard of him." "What ! you a teetotaler and never heard of Gale! Why he is the great champion of temperance, and a first rate speaker!" ''Better take thptain," said Donovan, half in earnest, as be glanced round at the sofa; but Rouge had already fallen asleep again. "It would be no. good, I am afraid." "Poor old fellow," said Brian, has he had another outbreak'?" "Yes," replied Donovan, "and his brain is too fuddled now to take in anything; it would be no use taking him; lie would only be asleep in two minutes. 1 somehow make an awful failure of keeping "No,but a two generations f riend." other folk in order." "I should dearly like to give him "Rather an unmanageable couple, a piece of my mind," said Brian.— yours," said Brian. "I wonder "However, of coarse she will have what Gala would say to a case like nothing to say to such a fellow." the captain's?" "'{'here are times when I could "Incurable," said Donovan. "Ho wish she would," said Donovan, means well, but bis power of will hoarsely. "Not now, though --not has gone. I used to think ho might just now." conquer it, but the ]pore I see of "My dear follow, that is rather him the more I doubt it. I can do too strong," said Brian. "Even I, nothing for him except make his a more stranger, can see that she is remorse keener each time, >>}pr ho miles above him." thinks his outbreaks are a pef'sonal "Of course," said Donovan; "but injury to me; and then wo have any it might save her from worse pain." mount of maudlin tears and good Well, if Miss Tremain knows resolutions never to do it again- - you, and has any idea that you caro till the next time.' for her, her face must belie her Ho sighed• strangely if she could turn to a fel • "Poor old fellow,', said Brian, low like Causton•" "you were never meant to have "She does not know 1 love her--• - I Children Cry for Pitcher's Castorla. et NW, I o pe nu old briPk oraritomen,1 elkrite Aline y 14 0! Ylk wout4 Wde •Thorn was, a .siletioe ,'.'tier :that They bad reached, the l lnkment and Nonovan deemed` to lose. the sense of oppression, and to breathe freely again. Preeaently he turned to Brian, speaking quite iv his natural voice. - "Well, I am sorry to have loot you ,your lecture, but I am not sorry that you know about this, which is more than I cquld say to any one else in the world. 1 must get to work quickly, or the blue devils will get the better of me. Come back, too, won't you, and we will have a grind at Niemeyer." So they went back to the York Road lodgings together. The old captain was too stupid to notice them, but Waif was unusually demonstrative, and even as he read, Brian noticed that Donovan kept his arm round the dog, while Waif tried to put his devotion into the soft warm tongue with which he licked his master's hand. Trouble had an odd way of drawing those two together. Brian went home that night with much questioning going on in his mind. He honored Donovan for his conduct, and yet regretted very mush that be should thus be cut off from one who must have had so much influence over him. He could not help seeing the matter from his friend's aide, whereas Donovan thought only how it would affect Gladys. Little indeed did Gladys think, as she sat in the crowded hall, that she was so near Donovan. Though she was actually thinking of him, it never occurred to her that he might be there. Instead, she was recol- lecting some of the discussions at Porthkerran on this temperance question, and recalling his stories of the old captain who had nursed him. in his illness, and had with great devotedness managed to keep really sober at Monaco, in case "the Frenchman" h c man should poison his pa- tient. She was not very happy just now, poor child. They had fancied that she needed change of air, and Mrs Causton had been charmed to have her at Richmond for a few weeks, in the same little villa which they had rented four years ago. 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I 1.55 p.m. 8 a,nt Codcrich Holmesvitle and. • Grand Trunk west l 1 p.m.. 8.10 a.ni Coderiah. , 8,45 p,m.l 2.40 p.m Iiatnilton Toronto, 4.15 p.m. 10.25 a,m London, L, H, & B. south a.m. p.m, a,m. rum and intermediate offices 7.00 4.15110.257.00 Blyth, Wingham, Kincar-, dlno,Lncknow, L.,II,&B.1 north and intermediate a.m. p m, a.m. puns Bri otifficesahmails, Monday, Wed 1 9.30 6.15 , 8,105.00 nesday, Thursday 1 7.00. a.m.; Bayfold, Varna, Herbison,' daily °.30 p.1)1.'12.451).1): , Summerhill, Tuesday and! Friday, 1 5.30 p.m.l 6.80 p.m Money Orders issued and Deposits received from one dollar upwards. Office hours from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Savings Rank and Money Order Office close nt 0,30 p.m• THOMAS FAIR,Poatn,eater Y Clinton, April 20, 1889. CI.05 I DVS HURON AND BRUCE Loan & Investment Co'y Tide Company is Loaning .Af&nay or, Farm Sernrity at Lowext Rates of interest.. MORTGAC.ES PURCIIASEI SAVINGS BANK BRANCH. S, 4 and 5 per Cent. Interest Allowed on Deposits,according toa•rsount and time left. • OFFICE—Corner of Market Rinareand North 9 elORAOE HORTON, MANAGER. GOilerleh,1mguat 6th 1886 A -COOK BOOK FREE.. By mall to any lady sending usher post offkra address. Wells, Richardson 4 Co„ Mankea. CLINTON MEOHA,NIC'S INSTITUTE, Library and Reading Rooms, Town Miall, down attars. About 2,000 velum e 11 the Library and all the Leading Newe table.papers Memd bership ticket the annume Open from 2 to 6 p. m., and from 7 to 9 p m. Applications for memberahipreoelve oy the Librarian in theroom. BENMtLLER NURSERY FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL TREE/ NORWAY SPRUCE, SCOTCH AND ASTRACHAN PINE, THE LATTER OF WHICH WE MARE A SPECIALTY LARGE STOCK ON HAND, The abqya ornamental trees and shrubbery wf be sold- at very low prices, and those mania - anything in this cgttnectien will save moue purchasing here. Orders by Mail will be promptly attend ed to. Address, JOHN STEWART, Benmiiler. blcKillup Mutual Fire Insurance Company FARM & ISOLATED TOWN PROPERTY ONLY INSURED OFFICERS. Tl,os, E. Hays, President, Seaforth P. 0.; W. J. Shannon, Socy-Treas., Seaforth P. O.; Juo Hannah, Manager, Seaforth P. 0. DIREC•roi<s. Jas. Broadfoot, Seaforth; Donald Ross Clinton: Gabriel Elliott, Clinton; Geo. Watt, Harlock; Joseph Evans, Beachwood; J. Shan • non, Walton; Thos. Garbert, Clinton. AGENTS. Thos. Neilans, Harlock; Robt. McMillan.- Seaforth; S Carnochan, Seaforth; John 0' Sullivan and Geo. Murdie, auditorr. Parties desirous to effect Insurances or ransact other busiaiess will be promptely ttendecl to on application to any of the Bove officers, addressed to their respeoive iH tea. J. C. STEVENSON, —THE LEADING— UNDERTAKER —AND— EMBALMER. A FULL LINE OF GOODS . KE ill STOCK The bestEmbalming Fluid used Splendid ilearse. ALBERT ST.,CLINT©N, Residence over store. OPPOSITE TOWN HALL FARRAN & TISDALL BANKERS, CLINTON. ONT Advances made to farmers oatheir own notes, at low rates of interest. A general Banking Business transactea Interest allowed on deposits. Sale Notes bought J. P. TfSDALL, Manage 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 are large and sure for every industri- ous person, many have made and are now making several hundred dollars a month, • It is easy for any person. to make $$ per day and upwards, who is willing to work. Sithe sex,young or old ; capital not needed,we star you. Everything new. No special ability required; you, reader,can dolt as well as any one. Write to us at once for full particulars which we mail free. Address Stinson & Co Portland, Maine. cI.IN'ToN Planing Mill —AND— DRY- KILN! r71HESUBSCRIBEB( HAYING JUST COM- 11 PLRTRD and furnished his new Plauing Mil with machinery 01 the latest improved pattern, 1s now prepared to attend to all orders In 1128 line in the -nest prompt and satisfactory manner and at rens amble rates. He would also return thanks to all who patronized the old m before they were burned out, and now,betnp inn bet- ter position to execute orders expeditiously feelaconident he can give satisfaction to all. FACTOR Y—Nrar the Grand Tru,- k Railway, Clinton. 1'iiOMAS M,KENZIE ROBERT DOWNS, CLINTON, Manufacturer and Proprietor for the hest Hata 1Ht11 Dog in use. Agent for the elle and nppilcation of the rePTSFIER PATENT ADTOMArse BDnLRR CLEANER. STEAM FITTINGS furniol•.ed and applied on sh)rt notice. Hollers. Engines. and all Ifni Machinery repaired eiippdill and In a satisfactory mann Farm implements manufaetnred and rt: - paired. Hteau, and water puntpe furnished and put to position. Dry4 Kilns fitted up on application Karg"a Modentn