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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance, 1906-07-26, Page 6Now is the Time o insure your health by using CEYLON GREEN TEA in place of the adulterated teas of Japan. $old only In Sealed Lead packets only. 40c, 5tic and 60c per lb. At all grocers. liI(ttiF,.yT AWARD ST. LOUIS, 1404 -77-- _.,........)) rr-„,----.. _.-----_-7--------------_,„, .. Won at Last _ _ ,....._,..... For the winter they rested. at Dres- den, where Uncle Sandy was both com- fortable and hapyp in th society of a Presbyterian minister of sound, views, who taught air. Craig chess, a great re - _source, if eometames a little irksome to Mona. It is remarkable how little change of place stamps its impress on time. A vari- ety of residences in no way lengthens or shortiyrs the period passed in them. But the contact with new characters, the as- . sociation with individuals, who strike the electric chain with which we are darkly bound, these are true events which make the years or months in which they occur stand out in Blear re- lief from the dead level of our lives—and heart or mind history enters a new epoch marked by the evolution of some germ of action or thought which had lain inani- mate, locked in the husk of unconscious- ness, till the vivifying current from some kindred yet more advanced soul struck it and said, "Let there be light," Thus the months which followed their departure from Contrexville passed not unpleasantly, though in a dull routine. Sometimes a wonderful picture, a strik- ing dramatic performance, woke Mona to rnental activity, or a pleasant, thought- ful book gave her subject for reflection. In general, the English society of such places as Dresden is of the humdrum or- der, not stimulating in any sense, unless it be sprinkled with keen, original Airier - leans. Still, the quiet and sense of se- curi,ty, assisted her to recover serenity, and face the future with steadiness, if no longer with rainbow -tinted hope. On Uncle Sandy, too, the effect of for- eign travel was good. He had lived too long in the narrow cell of self ever to be thoroughly emancipated from its con- tracting trammels, but a certain amount of enlightenment he could not resist. Nothing, however, touched his firm con- viction that he was a man of wide infor- mation and "soond" judgment„ Indeed, any variation in his former views only t suggested that his perception must be i i singularly quick and clear to enable him thus to assimilate new mental food. He spoke somewhat fess broadly at the end than at the beginning of his continental progress, and though still holdi u his l "sitter" with a grip of iron, he began to understand what things cost, and what i must be paid for. To Mona he was com- paratively generous. Still it required some management to dress on the sum - total of his occasional gifts. To Mine. Debrisay the loss of her dear companion was a real bereavement. She was a brave, bright woman, who never wasted time by sitting down to mourn over the inevitable, and always "came up smiling" from the buffets of fortune; hut Iife seemed dull and worthless since she was left to work for self alone. Af- fection was the motive -power of her ex- istence. She was always striving for some; but since absintbe and cognac had cut short the career of the late lament- ed Debrisay, no one had ever belonged to her completely, as Mona did for the happy year and a half they had lived and worked together. The pleasant, well-mannered Franco - Irishwoman was a Bohemian of most im- perfect education, shrewd observation, considerable skepticism, and great quick- ness in perceiving and seizing any oppor- tunities which might offer for pleasure or profit. Yet no high-minded saint was ever more ready to sacrifice herself fpr those she loved—to fill up any danger- ous gulf with all she held most precious, that the one dear to her might pass over safely. Thus her cultivation of Uncle Sandy was a free-will offering to secure Mona's future, her encouragement of his wish to take his niece abroad a disinter- ested renunciation of the greatest charm her life had known since the illusions of youth had fled. Mona's letters were her greatest com- fort. They were long and full; but the reader's keen sympathy detected the un- dertone of weariness arising from ungen- ial association, and at times she doubted if Mona was not paying too high a price for uncertain advantages hereafter. So autumn, winter and spring passel by, and midsummer was close at hand. Mine. Debrisay began to be anxious for a letter. She had not heard from Mona for more than a fortnight, and the she said that her uncle's plans were all unsettled, when•one warm evening, as she was resting after a busy day, the post brou,eht her the expected epistle. It was dated from Paris. "I have been sight seeing so constant- ly," Mona wrote, "and Uncle Sandy has been so undecided, that I could not write to you before; and this will not bo wor- thy the name of a letter; but I shall be able to tell you all soon, for we start 'for London on the twenty-second, and eny uncle wants you to find lodgings for us as near you as possible, I need not tell you they must be the most mod- erate yea can find, We shall arrive at Charing Cross, where Kenneth M calister is to meet et us; and pray hav'S' dinner or supper ready for the whole patty, your dear self included, at seven or eight, o'clock. How we shall talk. How delight- ful it will be to see you agate." Need it be said with what eager joy Mme. Debrisay set about executing the welcome commission. Ilow she re- duced the rent first demanded, extin- guished the gas eharge, put out tho kit- chen fire, and Pooh-poohed boot -clean- ing and "4:ruets," insisting that all should be lumped together for a fixed sum and added to the weekly rent. "There's nothing vexes a stingy man like inn array of extras, when lie has mads up has mind to oue thing." she thought. "Your ifioney hsali be paid regularly, but never put an extra on your bill—.not even an et eetera. Write 'one week's rent and attendance inelu- eive,' with the rent wo have agreed to opposite, Not another word, or the gen- Oman, who is as rich as a deer, -`will walk out of the house. lie, is very care- ful of his mosey, but never keeps any one waiting for it." Thus to the listening landlady. who wain glad enough to seeure a tenant, as the heiteht of the season was past, and Stealod and avetted tiny Mount of care and attention. It was a fine glowing evening when Mune, Debrisay, in her prettiest cap, awaited the arrival of the travelers, having assisted to lay the table and make the place look neat and pretty. Of course those watched for were late, or seemed to be; but at Iast a cab, lad- en with luggage, drew up to the gate and the next moment Mona was in her friend's arms. "Me detain' child; I have been that lonely without you. And you are look- ing right well, but terribly sunburned." A hearty kiss and then she went to greet Mr. Craig, who descended from the cab with more alertness than she had ever seen him show before. "Delighted to see you looking quite a new man, mydear Mr. Craig;' she cried, a genuine look of pleasure dancing in her bright, dark eyes, as she shook hands with him heartily. "Welcome back, after all these Iong months," "Thank ye, thank ye," he returned, pleased with the warmth of her greet- ing. "I'm not sorry to be back again. I hope you are well?" "Yes, quite well, I am an evergreen. Mr. Macalister has been good enough to come to cheer me up occasionally. Very kind of him to trouble about an old woman. Glad to see you. Go inside, Mr. Craig, your nephew and I will set- tle with the cabman." "Na, nal I'll just pay him myself." This done, Mme. Debrisay and mona bad a. few precious moments to them- selves, and then the party sat. down to high tea, with the sense of enjoyment arising from the mixture of familiarity and complete change. "How delicious the tea. is," cried Mona. "That is one thing you rarely get abroad." "Eh! but it is good to get a bit of dry toast again," said Uncle Sandy. "And Kenneth, my mon, I am right glad to see you. "Thank you, sir. Im sure I have mis- sed you and—andMiss Mona, here, sore- ly: It was a pleasure to have a bit talk with madame while you were away.' "But Uncle. Kenneth is not looking at all well. He is pale and thin. Have you been ill, Kenneth." "Ah, but I canna want you. 11 I had my own way, I'd have you bathe al- ways by me." "Sell. I am sure that is not impos- sible:" said Mona, thoutehtle=siy. She had forgotten -her uncle's schemes, it was so long since she had heard any- thing about them. "..diem. I am glad to bear it," he re- turned, dryly. Words which stirred Mona's memory', She langlied nd blushed, glancing at Kenneth with friendly comprehension. His face grew longer and his eyes had a. startled expression, which amused Mona. "Oh, nothing to speak out. Just a cold, and a heaviness in my limbs." "Er mon," said Uncle Sandy, with a knowing smile, "it's grand to have a braw lassie speerin' after your health." "She was always ferry good to me," said Kenneth, uneasily. Then as appetite was allayed, talk flowed full and free. "I think, uncle," said Mona, after a good deal of description of the people and places they had seen, "I think you ought to take Kenneth with you to Craigdarroeh. It would do him a. world of good. And he knows all about land and animals. He would be a better com- panion than I could be." But Uncle Sandy began to talk of go- ing to bed, and asked his nephew to un- strap his portmanteau for him; and as his room adjoined the dining room which, return. But what I fear is that between Mme. Debrisay had secured for their ae two stools you may fall to the ground, dation the could hear the mor- ourself every evening. .Mona took advantage of his pre.eiice to steal away oecaelonally to ()Italy tae,mc music alld talk with Mme. I)e hiteay. Thema abse'ncee did not plett,ee her n'le lie grew cross and fidgety, and eMona Wean to fear that lie had left his traetatahleneee at tale other side ref `kilo (hanne!. It mem quite ten days after their re- turn before Kenneth foluld an opportua• ity of speaking with her alone. The only means of eveurnig a tete-a-tete wes to go out walking. An unusually fine evening offered an excuse, and Moue gladly accepted Ken- netli's invitatwone -14irne, Debrisay offer- ing to play chess with Uncle Sandy. Now that we have got clear of the house and people, 1 enuetb," began Mona, as soon as they succeeded in finding a se- cluded seat in Kensington Gardens, "tell me what is troubling you, for I, see that you aro troubled." "Troubled? Yes, I should think so. Indeed, i am not one bit more forward than when we parted, and I doubt if I shall get away this summer. Then Mr, Meek is in worse health than ever; we fear he will have to leave the school; and here is my uncle hurrying me to marry 3 ou or, rather, to ask you again." "Well, ask nae again, Kenneth," said Mona, sweetly, "and I'll give you the same answer:' "Eli, it will be hard to put him off now," groaned Kenueth; "he is bent upon it whatever." "Still, you cannot marry me against my will?" No; but Uncle Sandy says you re- fused a grand nobleman for my sake, llfona?" "No; for my own sake. He was a poor, half-witted creature. Kenneth, we Must put a stop to this! You must tell Uncle Sandy that you have asked ine again, and that I have refused you; tell him you do not care to have anything to do with a girl who is so averse to accept you. If my uncle calls me to account, I will settle the matter very quickly; I am quite able to earn my bread, and I only stay with Aim from a feeling of duty and compassion. Let him break with- me if he chooses. He might take you to manage the farm, and then he would not be lonely. I do not want to interfere with your heirship, Kenneth.' "Eh, but I am sure of that, Cousin Mona! Nor would I rob you. Anyhow, I'll speak as you advise. I am sorry to vex the old nran, and I mean no offense to you. If I had Trot known Mary I might have grown fond of you. There is no knowing." "No, Kenneth—no knowing to what you might have been reduced," she re- turned, laughing good-humoredly at the simple self-conceit which blinded him to his total unfitness to be her husband. Then the young Highlander indulged in a long, discursive monologue respecting his trials and troubles—ins unfitness for his present occupation — his longing for a free-air, out-czeor life. It was late when they reached home, I and found Uncle Sandy had retired to bed with a bad headache, and, according to Mme. Debrisay, a bad fit of sulks. as he had lost the game—and to be beaten, especially by a woman, was intolerable. "Tour uncle desired me to say that he wished to see you late or early to -mor- row evening, Mr. Kenneth," she con - eluded, "so try and come as early as' you can." "Very well." said Kenneth, looking as though he did not like it "Do you think to -morrow will be the crucial test, Kenneth?" said Mona, an-' severing the look. "I feel as if it would be." "Then do not fear. You will get through, and it is better to have it out." "Yes, but you have not so much at stake as I have, Cousin Mona." • "That is truer— but `faint heart never won fair lady.'" ""And remember you have two bright women to help you, Mr. Kenneth," add- ed Mn:e Debrisay. "You are ferry good, ferry," he said, warmly. "And now I must bid you fare- well. I am late as, it is, and I want to write a long letter before I sleep." "May I guess who to, Kenneth?" "Ah, you know, I dare say." "That poor fellow is overweighted. with heart for the race of life," said Mine. Debrisay, reflectively, when they were alone. "It is about the worst sort of weight a man can carry. It's and to see how good fellows fail by hundreds, while your hard, wiry, indifferent fox - terrier -like men scramble over friend and enemy alike to success, n'4 matter how many they tread down in the pro- cess. That boy is made for a pastoral life, with a dash of the hunter's,. I am sorry for him in Uncle Sandy's clutches." "Yet Uncle Sandy tries to be just." "May be so; but he never thinks of other people's wants and wishes, only of what he wants himself—and you see one man's receipt for perfect bliss may be needles and pins to hie neighbor." "I Seel as if we should have a tug- of-war to -morrow. I earnestly hope my uncle will not break with Kenneth. I am really much more independent, with you at my back, dear Deb." "Well, we'll, I begin to think it might be a long, hard service for an inadequate commo y 1If you are to work for y , you mur of voices as Kenneth assisted his uncle to unpack. "Come, mon angel" cried Mme. Debri- say; "I will go and have a few words in peace with you while you get out your clothes. I am dying to hear all about f ,. ev erY g thm . "And I to tell you, Ah, Deb 1 I wish have as good as lost two seasons, for the holidays are close at hand. I wish the old gentleman would declare his in- tentions." All the next day Uncle Sandy was silent, touchy, dissatisfied. He felt out of sorts, and was quite sure the veal. he I could lino and work with goal But, had. eaten the previous day had not been reaIIy, Uncle Sandy has been most kind he could. eat ooked. How was it that to me, and I am fonder of him than I he could veal abroad, and not at ever thought I should be. But some- times his selfishness—his narrowness— repels me; still, I feel bound to him 1" Safe in Mono's little room upstairs, the friends enjoyed the delighta of full - free interchange of confidence. Of all Mona had to relate, the episode of Everard's appearances an Contrexevillo interested Mme. Debrisay most. "To think of such an out and out `Rad- home?.etc., etc. The symptoms boded. i11 for the even- ing's interview. When tea -time approached, Mona ob- servedr "As you want to speak particularly to Kenneth MacaIister this evening, shall go out of the way to Madame Debri- say?" gg "Naw," said Uncle Sandy, emphatical- ne n bleas man!'aig crriedr madame, to shruggingg best lee ati handwantin youruown so you had her shoulders when Mona bad finished "Very well," returned Mona. • her story. "Ah, dell -what inconsistent Kenneth presented himself in a toler- creatures men arel I have heard of this ably good time, yet not before Uncle Fitzallan, my dear; and he is as mad as Sandy had begun to fidget and fret be-, a hatter!" cause he had not come sooner. "Ile must be," said Mons, thoughtfully, The private conference between uncle There was a few moments' pause, then and nephew had not lasted long, before Mme. Debrisay said, in a gently remon- strating voice— "Come, now, my own darling; will you never tell me what is at the bot- tom of it all?" "AU, what, Deb?" "Your refusing poor Mr. Waring, and the state you were in when you had consented to marry him before your grandmothers death! Why, I never saw such a face as you had! There wvas some man at the bottom of it," "I ran only assure you, Deb, I was per- fectly heart whole when I acecptcd Dir. Waring; and I wish you would not re- mind me of that dreadful time. --pray put it out ofyour "incl hopemay p t T I We y soon read the announeement of Mr. War• ing's marriage, and that he may live happy ever atter." "Well, I cannot understand it," mir- mured Mme. Debrisay, in a wondering tone; "but I do understand that you don't ehaose to tell:' "Never mind, dear; you must tell me' all your Deals now."4 • * YSnele Sandy diff not seem In a hurry to go north. Ile lingered In London, and Itennith was under orders to ooze up a message was despatched to Mena, who was trying to read in her own room. "Mr. Craig says would you please to eome down, miss. z So Mona descended. Uncle Sandy was grasping the arms of his chair, and speaking in a very angry tone. Kenneth was standing on the heart rug with flashing eyes and a heightened color. "Such wilfa', contumaciousness," were the words which issued from Uncle Sandy's lips as his niece entered the room. "Come here, Mona! Is it true what Kenneth's been telling nuc—that you have again refused to be his wife?" "Itisl" "And has he sought you with the re- ?rood o- s set and the—the----perseverance that he should ahow?" "Yes, uncle. Y have no fault whatever to find with him," "Then 'why are you sae obstinate Why Will you reject what's for your ain nwhat I hp vie planned and refuse for your gree "I ,ain edify to disappoint you, uncle, but in such a matter r cannot go against my OW15 inetinete." 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Where M. P's. Are Paid. A British Parliamentary White Paper gives details of the payments to mem- bers of Parliament in foreign countries. The following is a summary: Austria -16s. 8d. a day, with 4 1-4d. per mile travelling expenses. Hungary— £200 per annum and an equivalent of house rent ( £66). Bavaria—lOs a day. Thie'"is withheld if leave of absence has been obtained; but is paid if member is absent without leave. Belgium— £160 per annum and free railway pass. Bulgaria -16s a day. Denmark—lls aday and free railway travelling. France— £360 per annum, free travel on State railways. Deductions are made for a pension fund for ex -members and widows. Germany -15s per day and travelling expenses. Greece— £72 for each ordinary session. Norway -13s a day, with a travelling allowance. Russia.-- £1 is 6d. a day. Servia-12s a day and free railway pass. Sweden— £66 for ordinary session. Switzerland -16s a day. United States— £1,000 a year. •.s Minard's Liniment Cures Distemper, Welcome Awaits Edward. The suggestion has been made that it would be graceful and appropriate for King Edward VII to make the Jamestown exposition the occasion for paying a visit to the United States. The suggestion is an excellent one and 1t is to bo hoped that "the king and emperor" may be pleased to act upon it. He will receive a welcome here which will convince him of the hospitality and good will of the American people., Nearly fifty years ago, when a youth, the king paid a visit to Canada and the United States and was everywhere welcomed with acclamations. The king, then the Prince of Wales, visited a large part o1 the United States. There is not a city which he would recognize 1f he were to comp here next year and go over the route be took in 1860. ISSUE NO. 30, 1906 MISCELLANEOUS. ENVELOPE BARGAINS 60e 1,000 up in quantity, size I, 2, 3, 8, 7, 8. Gold point fountain pens 65c. W. R. ADAMS, Toronto, Ont. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup should al- ways be used for children teething, It soothes the child, soothes the gums, cures wino colic and is the beet remedy for Diu- shun,. igi-s hoes. sggl.t DR. LEROY'S FEMALE PILLS A pato, gu,e and reliable monthly rogn1ar tor, 'i'hoeo 1'1111 Mao been "sod in FranC• for over fifty yearn, anti found invaluable for the purpose designed, and aro guarana teed by the makers. lucluse Bikini) for sealed circular. Pelee 11.00er box of i yr y mall. securely sealed, on receipt of prtoa LEI ROY PILL CO., Boz 42, Hamilton, Canada. Where Will You Go This Summer? If you desire rest and recreation, why no. try "The River St. Lawrence Trip?" Folders descriptive of the Thousand Islands, Rapids, Montreal, Quebec, Murray Bay, Ta- dousao, the far famed Saguenay River, etc on application to any railroad or steamboat ticket agent. For illustrated guide, "NIAGARA TO THE SEA." send six cents is postage stamps to H. Foster Chaffee, Western Passenger Agent, Toronto, e • Give the Boy a Pup's Chance. If a man has a $10 pup he would look after it carefully and not let it run all over town, but if he had a boy It would be different. I•Ie is turned loose at a certain age and let go to the devil. The people wonder where the great army of tramps, loafers, dead beats and sots come from in each decade. They are germinated from the pure seed gathered from our homes and sown broadcasts upon our streets and alleys. It may be your Is etarting in that direction. At all events the boy ought to be given the same chance with the pups. Wilson' s FLY( PADS ONE PACKET HAS ACTUALLY KILLED A BUSHEL OF FLIES Sold by all Druggists and General Stores and by mail. -TEN CENTS PER PACKET FROM ARCHDALE WILSON, II 1%IIL rON, ONT. So It Does. (Philadelphia Public Ledger.) "Yon ought to take a trip through one ea them big shoe manufactories down east,"t remarked the old-fashioned cobbler. through"I've been replied o "What d'ye think of all that modern mttch- inery?" "Well, it certainly does beat awl." .Minard's Liniment Cures Garget in Cowell. Between the Horns. (New York Sun,) 1 Johnny—What's a dilemma? Tommy Well, it's when you can't sit down because your pa licked you for going la swimming„ and you can't stand up because a crab bit your too. The Short Line to Pittsburgh LAKE SIIORE THE FAMOUS "PITTSBURG LIMITED" Loaves Buffalo ........ .. .......... .... 10.00 a. 211. Arrives Pittsburg .. .. ...... .. . ..... 4.00 p. m. OTHER SPLENDID TRAIN'S Leave Buffalo .. .. .. .... ,. 1.25 p. m. IMO p. m. Arrive Pittsburg .. .. . . ... .. ........ 7.55 p.m. 7.35 t m. Observation Cars, Parlor Cars, Dining Cars, Smoking ( Ins and Ladies' Coaches. Quickest Time, Best Service. J. W. DALY, Chief Asst. G. P. A., A. J. SMITH, Gen'!, Pass'r. Agt., Buffalo, N. Y. 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