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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton New Era, 1892-09-23, Page 311111111111111111W ,ageramemmemormuniews wawa THE CLINTON NE'W ERA IN THE HEART of the STORM MVP 71........r.(.rr,..W.1••••"n••1,...,""..P....,T•r,.'T•".171•.•T•.•VT.,1••.,,.'r,•'.•"4".,.••••/T•PP.,r•••••...ngvwp.g•am,..,,p.••,1•,..IT.FTP.r•T,....Fs.,n.,..R.I.Pk dal of Stillbrooke "Meade's boy? 'Y'est I minds 'e she replied, taking a pnacn of snuff surveying him with a critical "Growed," she added after a few conds, when she dipped down into BY MAXIVE1.1, UngT. ark beckoning to Kan to follow 1 the waren little nest. It was an old tub of a boat some feet long, shored up by timbers firr sunk in the river's bed, so that tide could not float it off. A low pla There were long and most affection- wall rose from its sides some two ate letters from Miss Lonsdale; she ap- three feet high, this was topped b peared to have kept every scrap of her slant wooden roof like an Inver boat. With its tiny windows, o writing; one or two pencilled notes from thel Medway—not a line of shoreward and one riverward, its li E the hand he expected and feared to see. door and its stove -pipe through There was a commonplace bookroof, it was exactly like the Noa , Ark the children used to play wi dainty and neat, into which she had copied passages from books that pleas- and -it was thrilling joy to them to ed her; he was surprised at the extent there of a summer afternoon; especi and judgment of her reading. Some ly at full tide, when it seemed to fl household receipts, work -patterns, and on the river, to draw in the gangw a half a dozen enigmas and charadesnd have tea in the marvellous lit completed Jessie's stock of papers. A house, every inch of space in whi few trinkets, old-fashioned things of had been utilized for Sally's limit Mrs Meade's, were left in the little needs. Philip felt like a giant as he desce rosewood dressing -case, among them, wrapped in silver paper and inscribed, ed two steps and sat on the chest "For -Philip," was the ring he had giv- the little grate. which blazed cheer en her at their parents' grave, the opal with burning driftwood and bits of o rinwhich she said was unlucky. boats; there was a little dresser wi g, ut whatever is this?" Mrs Plum- bits of shining crockery, the curtain mer exclaimed, while exploring "B bed -place, the geranium in the w a drawer of clothing at his desire. His dow, the few pots and pans, the ca dlestick, the seashells, lumps of cor heart sank at the sight; for it was a morocco, velvet -lined jewel-caserfresh and other sea -treasures, the Malte and new, bearing the name of a well- doll once the desire of Jessie's ey known firm of London jewellers in and the full-rigged model frigate, lo gold letters, and it had evidently been the desire of his own. How delicio put into a far corner of the drawer for Sally's milkless tea used to be in th fairy dwelling, and Sally herself, wh concealment. He wrapped it in paper and set it aside for future use. a marvellous picturesque old sibyl s "Dear heart!" exclaimed Mrs Plum- looked as she sat taking her snuff, t scent of which seemed to Philip like mer, soon after, as something rolled over the bare, white boards from the memory of infancy, relating tale aft folds of a dress she was vigorously tale, chiefly of the sea. So she sat t day in the winter firelight as she use shaking before replacing in the draw- er, "how did she come by pearls?" to sit in the summer sunglow, the sam quaint figure, with the same brown e "How indeed!" he echoed, picking it ressionless face surrounded by th pp and examining it with heavy fear. I? napping white cap -frill of her cap, th It was large, of beautiful lustre, and same bare, brown arms, which, lik pierced. It must have been worn with that dress and dropped from a string; the face, seemed carved in old oa it was no cheap imitation, but a pearl the same dingy crossover shawl, th d of price, a thing she could not possibly same scanty ark shirt that he remem have bought. He did not like Mrs bered in boyhood. Summer and wi Plummer to see it; and put it quickly ter, indoors and out, Sally's attir away, wondering, with an awed won- never varied, thus she rowed on th der, that women should sell their soul river in sun or wind, wet or cold. for stones, and be tricked by so poor a He had' brought her a packet o thing as the flash of a jewel. snuff and some Indian figures to ad to her curiosities. She received the The last gleam of sunshine was gone when he reached the riverside, and with a grunt of satisfaction; then sh stood upon the bank at the spot where rose, and opening a tiny cupboar the handkerchief had been found. The above the little fireplace brought fort place had been a playground for them a black bottle containing some pale as children.Here heavy timbers, clear cognace which she poured int one of the old china tea -cups and gay chained roughly together to prevent their being was,hid away, werellaid raft- him, and which he knew well had nev er passed the custom -house. Whil like, along the river's edge to be sea- soned; the shore ends half bedded in she did thishe took rapid stock of th mud, the others lifted and floated by familiar objects in the cabin, and sa the full tide. To stand on the end of a on a little shelf with the Bible an timber -balk, and spring up and down, Pilgrim's Progress, a railway time with the water splashing through the table, which his quick eye made out t cracks when the great beams rebound_ be of last year's date. ed from the spring, had been a heav- He talked of old times, and of th enly pleasure. If one performed this Crimea and the Mutiny, and the dance upon a long balk stretching into Sally began, as she always did after the river beyond the others, one had taste from the black bottle, one of he the additional happiness of the chance stories. He listened silently till sh of missing one's footing and going became almost unconscious of his pre splash into the water, a catastrophe sence, and she rambled on, as she pro that one happened poor little Jessie, baby did in the long nights and sum whom he had fished out with some mer days when she sat alone, her min difficulty and much laughter on his thrown back on the past. part, and weeping on hers, and carried Then, when she paused and fell t home, a piteous little object like a staring before her into the glowing drowned kitten. wood -coals, he said, without preamble Near these timbers was a small grove "Who was in the boat with you and of stunted oaks, some of which leaned Miss Jessie last October, Sally?" over the water; there boys used to un- "Never a soul," she replied, still gaz dress and, climbing into the trees, take ing into the fire, her head -slightly -bow headers from the over -hanging tops. ed forward and her hands resting on Opposite was a meadow whence they her knees. bathed at full tide, drying themselves "And how long were you rowing to by the simple process of racing round Lynmouth, that fine, calm day?" he _ added, keeping his hand before his ing and leaping like young colts, as in the meadow in the,sun and wind,shout- eyes while his elbow was on the table, nocent of cloths and as unconscious of lest she should turn and catch the ea - their need as unfallen Adam. ger, pained interest that he could keep The meadow was white now, the out of his voice but not out of his face. river was black in the dusk by con- "Matter of a hour; tide agen us," she trast with its snowy banks; the edges said, absently, being, for so practised a story -teller, short of speech,d.oubt! of the timbers were scaled by great _ legs made-h—er tales tell the more. - -white flakes of the tide was run ning up, flowing strongly beneath his "And you had to pull well, wanting to catch the mid-day boat, no doubt?" feet as he stood. on the edge of the floating timbers slippery with snow; he continued, vainly trying to speak the grove was heavy with shadows. carelessly. About a foot beyond the timbers the But either some vibration in his channel wasdeep; he knew it well. and voice or his persistent catechising, soidid Jessie; a slight spring from the roused the old woman, and she turned springy balks and one would be in and eyed him sharply. mid -stream out of depth: NO house "Who's talking of boatiPwshe grow - was in sight but the ark, built on a led. boat at the water's edge'the aze of the grove "Look here, Sally," said Philip, "let would shelter one from * all be square, fair, and above board, g passers-by. Sally Samson, the old How much did she give you to put the woman who lived there, had seen her Plummers off the scent?" from her door. Roger had found the Sally looked at him and took more handkerchief on the timbers; but what snuff, not unmoved by the apparently motive had Jessie for self-destruction? irrelevant fact that he sent his fingers Roger maintained that the scandal into his waistcoat pocket and caused hacrazed her, but Philip thought it the mellow chink of coin to be heard. d would take something stronger than "Pound," she said. "What's your'n?" mere talk to drive a girl who held"One pound ten," he replied, produc- i secret meetings, received jewels, and ng the money. was false to her absent lover andtfriend, "'Taint enough," said Sally, firompt- to desperation. How false Jessie had 1Y. "That's a pity," he returned, "there been, to how solemn a trothplight, to what sacred memories! False to her is no more to be had. Thirty shillings dead father and all her youth. Yet are not picked up every day." he did not reproach himself for his "Ah, dear, I be a lone ooman," moan - own passionate swerve from loyalty; ed Sally, eying the bright gold wist- he had conquered his heart's desire fully. and sacrificed all his hopes of advance- "I am her guardian, in place of her ment to keep faith with this frail, father," continued Philip. "She did slight creature. Besides, he was a not know I was coming home yet and very likely wrote to tell me all about man, and are not men's temptations heavier than women's? are not their, it. I daresay the letter reached In - passions stronger? Must not a man dia just as I stepped ashore." love when under the spell of beauty "Not she, didn't want nobody to and fascination he does not seek? fs know," Sally said. it not criminal for a woman to love at "For the first days, perhaps. But all except at the word of ,command? she may be wanting nioney now and I Do good women feel the beauty of not able to send it." He took iip the two gold pieces and tossed them on men—slight as it is in the estimation of males—or yield to fascinations they the table as he spoke. have not encouraged? So Philip "What'll ye do to her?" she asked, g thought in his instinctive male arrog- followinthe coins with her eyes. ance, drawing conclusions from ar- "See that she wants nothing poor bitari133 fashioned premises, such as child! and that—that nobody does her men lay down for women, blindly hai m," he muttered, .brokenly. wondering when the latter spoil the "Make it two, lad, ah, dreary me! syllogism by a false conclusion, and I be a lone lorn minim. Make it two, not dreaming that. either premise can dear," she said coaxingly. be false. He clinked another half sovereign Musing thus he went alonthe foot- down on the little table and Sally cov- g path toward the black ark, whence ered the three bright coins with her one red glow from a little window hard, brow hand. gave comfortable assurance of warmth "Winter's hard, living's hard, 'tis and hitmanity amidst the black and hard to be a lone ooman, she mutter - white desolation of the snow -wrapped ed, clutching the gold, yet staring ir- fields and deserted, dark -flowing river. resolutely into the fire. Thence another and broader glow "Still harder to be alone when young and beautiful and unprotected," added streamed at his approach, as Sally op- ened her little door at the top of the Philip. "It mill be the best day's work railed gangway leading to her ark and ever did in your life, Sally, if you stood in the keen open air, a quaint just tell the whole truth." figure, familiar to him from early dearv, dear! She begged and childhood, calling to her dog. prayed and settled the day and hour and tide long afore. She fixed twice, "Good evening, Sally," he called out, stopping at the foot a the gangway but couldn't get down here. 'How'll which passed from the bank over the you live away from your folk?' I ask - water at flood and over shingle at ebb ed. 'I shan't want, Sally,' she says. 'My fortune'll be made. I'm gwine tide; "don't you remember Philip flan - where the ground is eoveredwith gold', children...Cry fgt. :;Pitcher's Castor! att in, an he nt te n1 th te ttl th h' th, go al oat ay tle ch ed nd- by y Id th ed in- n - al, se es, ng us is at he he a er o- x - k; n- 1,11 a CONTINUED. 0 - Sile sloe. "Did she come alone?" asked Philip, in his deepest voice. "Alone, as lone as the dead. Once gone, no coming back, I tells her. No good. Go she must." "What did she take with her? Boxes?" "Box and bag. Jim fetched it from Cleeve. She give him five shillings. Just cached the boat at Lynmouth Pier." "Who met her there?" "Man carried her things aboard." "How was he dressed? Like a gentle- man's servant?" he continued in an agitated voice. "Lord knows. A bit of brass tied on's arm. There was a lot more like 'en helping off box," a porter," he said with relief. Further questioning elicited nothing more of importance, so enjoining re- ticence upon the old sibyl, Philip took his leave of her, and stumbled out of the tiny nutshell into the night with his Worst fears confirmed. What duplicity, what a long course of intrigue on the part of this young, soft, tender thing. Who could blame him for having no suspicion of double dealing in that quarter? Why he would as soon have thought of suspect- ing one of Heaven's whitest angels. Half way across the snowy field, which sloped somewhat down to the river,,tie stopped and looked back at the solitary light in Sally's tiny win- dow. He could just see the dark mass of the oak -grove, the black blot in which the one red eye of light glowed, and the darkness of the river flowing between its ghostly gleaming banks; it was a clear, moonless, still night, the black vault of sky blazed with the white fire of innumerable frosty stars, the light of which reflected from the snow was sufficient to walk by and dis- cern objects in outline. He took something from his pocket and hurled it with the widest sweep of his arm toward the river; it glittered in the pallid light, making a tiny trail as it flew like the tiniest of falling stare and vanished. It was the opal ring he had given Jessie at her parents' grave. CHAPTER VII THE SEARCH. The news that Jessie was undoubt- edly alive was too heavy to be broken at once at Redwoods. Philip was glad for the long,silent walk over the snow, during which he could think it over and decide how much it would be de- sirable to reveal. , Before returning to the farm, he turned aside and called at the Rectory, the lights of which shone invitingly on the snowy law between the trees. Here he was received with a friendly warmth that gave him the only home - feeling he had had in England. Mr Ingleby had heard of his unexpected return the night before, and came out into the hall to welcome him, silently pressing his hand and drawing him in- to his snug study, where a mundane odor of bird's-eye tobacco was distinct- ly recognizable; and where fishing rods and guns adorned the walls along with shelves laden with ponderous theolo- gical tones. "I got your letter, and came at once," Philip said, when they were seated opposite each other before the fire. "Too late," kr Ingleby returned, "if I hadn't been as big an ass as ever brayed in a pulpit, I should have writ- ten long before. As it is, I might have spared my meddling and left you out there in peace." "Not at, all, lean never he tot, grate- ful to you for writing," Philip rejoin- ed, warmly. "She was in the wrong place, Phil," continued MrlIngleby; "that is how it all happened. Poor dear child. She asked me to intercede with you and the other guardians to get her away from Redwoods, and I, like a fool, advised her to stay and make puddings for her cousin. 1 -thought it mere girl- ish discontent and idleness, and never dreamed_that-the dear -child wanted to fly from temptation. I see it all now. If I had been a woman, she might have told me—or a Catholic priest. By Jove, Phil, the confessional is a fine institution, let Protestants rant as they will." "Do you think," asked Philip, turn- ing very red with a sudden rush of thought, "surely you don't think that was why she was so anxious to leave the place?'' (TO BE CONTINUED.) When Baby was sick we cave her Chatoria. When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria. When she became Miss, she clung to Cautoria. Man she had Children, she gave them Castoris. Eight petitions have been filed against members recently elected to the Manitoba Legislature. "August Flower" "1 inherit some tendency to Dys- pepsia from my mother. I suffered two years in this way; consulted a number of doctors. They did me no good. I then used Relieved in your August Flower and it was just two days when I felt great relief. I soon got so that I could sleep and eat, and I felt that I was well. That was three years ago, and I am still first- class. I am never Two Days. without a bottle, and if I feel constipated the least particle a dose or two of August Flower does the work. The beauty of the medicine is, that you can stop the use of itwithout any bad effects on the system. Constipation While I was sick fe 1 t everything it seemed to me a man could feel. I was of all men most miserable. I can say, in conclusion, that I believe August Flower will cure anyone of indigestion, if taken Life °Misery with judgment. A. M. Weed, 229 Belle- fQ.".04 Ste 11414/1001i$A Ind." 0 September 23 19P 111.11111111111111MININIMORMI111.1.11111111W Ezat is seemer • \ ‘\WN\\*'1& • s 44, sT; e.1., • „: , , ) • 10, - - Castor's. is Dr. Samuel Pitcher's prescription for TnfantS and Children. It contains neither Opium, Morphine nor ether Narcotic substance. It is a harmless substitute for Paregoric, Drops, Soothing Syrups, and Castor 0111. It is Pleasant. Its guarantee is thirty years' use, by Millions of Mothers. Ca,storiad-estroys Worms and allays feverishness. Castoria prevents vomiting Sour Curd, cures Diarrhoea, and Wind Coli. Castoria relieveS teething troubles, cures constipation and flatulency. Castoria assimilates the food, regulates the stomach and bowels, giving A3ea1thy and natural sleep. Case. toria is tho Children's Panacea—the Mother's Friend. Castoria. "Castorla is an excellent medicine for chil- dren. Mothers have repeatedly told me of its good effect upon their children." Dn. G. G Os000n, Lowell, Mass. "Castorla is the best remedy for children of which I am acquainted. I hope tho y not far distant when mothers will considzrthe real interest of their children, and uSe Castoria in- stead of the various quack nostrums which aro destroying their loved ones, by foreir43 opium, morphine, soothing syrup and other hurtful agents down their throats, thereby sending Wein to premature graves." Da. J. F. KLNCIIELOE, Conway, A/ Castoria. " Castoria is so well adapted to all dren that I recommend it as superior toany prZscrIptlon known to me." 11. A. ARCHER, M. D., 111 So. Oxford St, Brooklyn, N. Y. "Our physicians in the children's depart- ment have spoken highly of their ex -peri - once in their outside practi.» with Castoria, and although we only have among our medical supplies what is known as regular products, yec we are free to confess that the merits of Castoria has won us to look with favor upon it." DM= EIORMITAL AND DISPEISEIADTs Boston, Masa Amax C. Elora, Pres., The Centaur Company, 71 Murray Street, New York City. OCTOBER 6 and 7 IS THE DATE OF THE GREAT HURON CENTRAL EXHIBITION. But you need not wait until then to secure the best value to be had in Groceries and Crockery As McMIIRRAY WILTSE are always to the front with the very best goods in the market at the lowest prices. rim.A. Try our special blends of Tea, as good judges say they cannot be equalled for the money. We claim exceptional cup value for ourDala Kola and.1 lb. Cannister Blends. Our Crockery trade has more than doubled this summer; we attribute it to low prices and good goods. Everything sold by us we warrant to be as represented. Give us a call 1V1cMURRAY & WILTSE RUMBALL'S CHEW FACTORY I-Iurc•n Street, Clinton We have on hand an assortment of splendid BUGGIES. CARRIAGES, & WAGGONS Whichtwe guarantee-tcrbtruffirEW-Clasg-material and workmanship. If you want a good article at the price of a poor one, call and see ns. iti3TME{ -43[4E4, -- CIACINZICON ahn's Perfection Wafers A RAPID AND POSITIVE REMEDY FOR THE ABSOLUTE CURE OF Nervous Disorders and Debility, Spinal Exhaustion, Bad Complexion, Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Physical Decay and General Weakness. Also KAHN'S PENNYROYAL WAFERS for sale by LA1iIDs 11. COMP ALWAYS BUY THE BEST. THE BEST IS THE CHEAPEST 3rd Car R,edpath's Pure Granulated and Yellows Now arrived, this summer. Sold as lcw as many so-called pure, but adulterated Sugars now selling in this market. We make special cuts by the cwt. or in bbl. lots. J. W. IRWIN, NOTED GROCER, CLINTON SCHOOL BOOKS Collegiate Institute and Public School Supplies. 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