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The Exeter Advocate, 1918-3-14, Page 6aswa•aasrawl.a.114.1 16: a fr a Algi; • •••• • ••• -- • • •• • OR, A DECLARATION OP WAR. he cU- thas q,aenia.eesgeeisses of having beon ed emcee for eacrifiees beyond those Of 11 of his fellow-workere; of having been one of the chosen ones Who are singled out for complete au - ender. Hut barer° the order to quit "everything" hie reeunciation had failed. Touched by human passion, he had sought to compromise with Divine commends. Vividly after all these year, he could recall his own almost indignant astonishment that day in the quarry when Tim M`Laren had twitted him with a uture -wife. How conscious he had been of the misfit in the picture of the future, how determined cage ear .sausee ape aoe oevoidson ti eel." in espuoe peg eu pee Ramt' "me oe esti oet ,alumemea Aim se Austo se pee "Spleens se pequiueons pest ea pue 4e(111 pet ameence seae anal anti exam pea uaq 1iy •seeeeoe. slew sact penaiontexpra gesture dealt oe moment itself the excuse might serve, but not now as seen from the vantage ground, with the pitiless lighteof ex- perience upon it. It was not Ella's virtues which had drawn him, it eyes her bodily charms. To the :flesh he had succumbed, not to the spirit. • CHAIrfER XXIV.-- ( Ceuta', ) A growing, pressing earnestness )Oke out of the tones—almost a prayer, lie seemed to be pleading with his see for one word of self-justifica- tion. The brown eyes that hung upon the hidden face elearly begged a favor. Hue it was not granted. As Al - best dropped his heeds, John knew, the truth without his words, No, father, he said, as coldly and es sternly as though it were he who teas the judge instead of the old man in the arm -chair. "It is no we. I could blind you with exciazes perhaps but I could not blind evade, I (Jail did know what was doing; I did am- sider, and even if I had nado a take about the boats, that could not, justify me; for the intention was there—the full intention. And it is the intention that matters—you should know that—it is your business to know it. I wanted this result. Do you not remember how, on the day when I found Fenella here, in this aeons, I told you. that I should prevent the marriage—somehow? That thought has not left me eince then; and yesterday my opportunity came, • and I took it,—that is all." John had fallen back again in his chair as though the so mercilessly positive words had been so many blows. Now he gazed at his son with wide eyes which seemed to be waiting • for more. • "From the first that marriage had been to isle an abomination. It was the upsetting of a plan of life—not for myeslf alone, but fox us all—the sur- • rendering of all the advantages we had so laboriously gained. On her death -bed I had promised mother to fight for them; to me it was a duty --almost sacred. How could I look on peacefully at Penella'.s social de- gradation? I feel the same way about it just now; the abomination is still • there just the same, but the sensa tions of to -day are more abominable till. • I am slot able to bear the sight of Adam's and of Fenella's faces with • my secret upon me. A matter of nerves, I suppose. That is why I • have spoken.' • With each word John's white head had sunk a little lower upon., his breast. When Albert ceased he did not • move, nor give the answer which the young mans eyes more demanded • than entreated. "Father!" cried Albert, in an alter- ed tone, after a moment of this numb • silence. "Speak to me! Tell xis: Is my crime past forgiveness? What is there I can do? Can my secret be kept—or would that be a, second crime? Can you still think of me as a son, or is the sin too enormous in your eyes?" •With a sudden sharp groan he once more covered his face and waited. Then, just as the silence had grown almost unbearable, he felt a weight upon his shoulder. • It was his fath- er's hand; and, looking up, he saw his father's face bending towards him. There was no condemnation in the brown eyes, rather a deep and humble trouble. "The sin is great indeed,—but I do not know that it is all yours, my son." "Not all mine? But, father—" "It is not you who have done this thing. It is the Pride of Life; and into this • house the Pride of Life should have had no entry if—others had been faithful." His eyes wandered to the window vaguely, and to Albert's ears the very sense of his words seemed to be wandering. • "Father!" he urged, for already it • seemed as though the minister had forgotten his presence. "Is this all you have to say to me? Will I find forgiveness?" "There is forgiveness for all," mur- mured John, "but it is the unfaithful who will seek for it furthest." , "And my punishment?" He had to repeat his question be- fore Joha looked back at him with a little start of remembrance. "Your punishment will be written in your sister's face. But mine? But mine?" In bewilderment Albert gazed: bet before he had spoken the minister, with an effort, had recovered himself. "Go, my boy," he said in a tone of se authority that was almost calm. "I must be alone; I will speak to you again, but not now. Do what you can. Keep your sister front despairing yet, and keep your secret from her and from all, • :Do you not see that this second blow would killeher?" A minute later John sat alone, and knew by the loed in, his breast and by the clamor oa accusieg tongues in his head that one of life's great and most appalling mornente was upon him: a moment of seliaenlightenment, Straight in :front of him he was gaz- ine not et the wean wood and dulled varnish of his writing -table, but back, into (lead years. From the vantage - ground of this day's crisis he looked ack e d h. • 1, behind him—back to the, eery starting -point., The sweetness of those early dreams was upon him again for a bounded devotion to a cause and that' the greatest on earth—complete self-! surrender to one beckoning mission -ad towards these things his young soul had yearned with a mighty, heart - whole desire. That, then, had been the starting -point. And the goal? r s towardsthisthat hdd been steering all these years? With Al- bert's confession still ringing in his ears, it seemed impoesible to connect the two moments. Ills son a mur- derer; his daughter bereaved and al- most widowed by this son's act; his 'leaseholdm revealed to Was a very hot -bed of baffled ambition and frustrated greed. Almost for a space he doubted his own identity. How did he,john M'Donnell, come to this pass ?—he, in whose youthful visions that thing called the "World" had had no portion,—nor its prizes, • Heavily his trembling under -lip sank; for he knew the answer al- ready: by unfaithfulness. Not the tommonplace and palpable unfaithful- ness of the lax pastor—not unfaithful- ness at all in the literal and legal sen -se of the word, but a far more intimate personal defection from an individual vocation. With a clear- ness undimmed by any haze of doubt, • • And the result? That of most com- promises: the imperfect attainment of both end e aimed at. Ile had been a bad husband and a bad father, and certainly not so good a priest as he had it, in him to be. He knew now that the uneasiness of his defeatism had it in him to be. He knew „now that the uneasiness of his defection hadnever quito e him; andthat though he had worked harder than most men he had not worked -with an undivided mind. His very zeal had in it a touch of fever, meant to con- vince himself that his earthly ties were no impediment. The hidden sting had, upon occasion, put harsher words into his mouth, more exaction into his spiritual demands than would have come to him naturally. 42 such moments the fanatic within him had gained the upper hanca of ;the gentle shepherd of souls. Presently he raised hie head and looked up towards the hill -side, where between the leafless trees of the back garden the spire of a little grey chapel, was visible. What was that HOUSEHOLD l'crORDS What -would you do if you found a rent in a conspicuous part of your raincoat? Lay the coat on a flat surface so that the torn parts fit perfectly to- gether and lay adhesive plaster ever the torn place on the wrong side of the goods. Press together with the fingers and let dry. A tiny hole in coat, cloak or trousers may be mend- ed in the same way with plaster of a similar color. Kid glove's and um- brellas are better repaired thus than darned. How may you prevent the moisture from a potted plant marking the var- nished table on which it stands? Place under it a square pane of glass, hidden by a paper or linen doily. - What would you do to render palat- able the morning cup of hot water prescribed by your doctor? Add a little celery seed and a pinch of salt and transform it into a delicate bouillon. •Some persons prefer a dash of lemon juice. How would you take the shine from black garments? Rub the spots with pieces of raw potato. What would you do for the child whose tender heels are arways blister -1 ed by new shoes? t Place over the heel a square of surgeon's plaster. This prevents fric- tion of the skin by the constant rub- bing of the shoe and is a sure preven- tive of blistered heels. When you need the whites of eggs , only in cooking how may you pre- serve the yolks? Make a small hole in the shells, let the whites run out. Wet a tiny paper square in the white and seal the hole. The yolks may thus be kept fresh for several days. How would you make a good mus- tard plaster? Mix the mustard with white of egg instead of half flour. This'hvill never blister and. the plaster is lighter and more comfortable. • Do you know the "beet way" to and kitchen utensils that have become discolored? . Get a nickel's worth of eandpaper, coarse and fine, Use the coarse grade on sills and steps. The fine is eiccel- lent for cleaning almost everything School Istmeheope. I wish there was a Waiker Ho use ill every little town I wish there was a WALKER ROUSE • In every little town.; , Then I'could travel merrily, And always sit me down At night 1 ixpdace and comfort, • Happier than king With crown, If there was fag one Walker House • In every little teasit, 1 with there was a WALKER HOUSE In each place Where I go. The comforts' of my dear old home While orithe toad I'd knows 'The merds—thea Cheerful Service, too, Would leave no caueeio freain If theft was just one Walker Huse In every little towit. clean stone steps, stone window sills The Walker if ottse Tholl.,..r. rowno Gto. N'irright, Plenty e a. M. Casson aeieseseeSse TO THE WISE. round the kitchen. Is it necessary to dicard your win- dow shades that are soiled or wrinkl- No, they may be made over by -re- moving them from the rollers, turn - :es; ,them upside down and, with a loose machicre estitch, hemming the other ends. Run -tee-eta:1as through these, attach the pull -cords, theli tads the worn ends te the rollers and set up again. How can you make ice cream with- out a freezer? Use the fireless cooker. Prepare in the usual way and pack in the cook- er.. Use more salt than usual and pound the ice fine. After one hour, beat thoroughly. Three beatings will make it beautifully smooth. If your scissors are dull 1},QW can you sharpen them quickly and easily? Cut the neck of a bottle with the scissors as if you were trying 'to cut the neck off. What would you do to protect your garden seed while germinating if you were troubled with moles and mice? Preparatory to plantings, soak the seed for twenty-four hours M one quart of water to which one table- spoon of turpentine hais been added. Have you an economical idea, for rhoppirig, your hardwood floors? Saturate the ordinary fibre mop with crude lemon oil. Partly dry and it is ready for use. This oil cogs only from ten to fifteen cents a quart and is recognized as one of the best treatments -for hardwood. Have you an easy method of darn- ing large holes in. stockings? Baste, on the wrong side, a patch of netting of the same color as stock- ing. • Turn and darn on the might side. a When baby sits at the table how may you protect the -tablecloth with- out the use of the unsightly tray? Use a large piece of plate glass with beveled edges. A vinare of white oil cloth is also neat and use- ful for this purpose. How would you freshen a faded ear - pe Take it up, be well and brush. Spread it , face down on the lawn. When- it is fastened down again, rub well into it With a clean floor cloth, a mixture of hot water and one pint of vinegar. • It takes time to pack school luncheons, but it is time well eaent; and after the boars and girls are grown and out in the world, mothers look back on this as onesof their pleaeanteat duties, If tlie children are at school all day, they must have substantial food, which should be carefully prepared and packed. Luncheon kits of fibre rimy be purchased, but a basket is about the best' choice, as it does not retain food odors, Keep on hand a supply of paper 'napkins end waxed paper, Provide an altuninem cup and spoon end, if poeeible, a tbeernoe bottle to hold, hot soup or eceoa, In satisfying the craving for sweets, provide things which have food value. Raisins, fig, dates and prunes are ex- cellent for tide purpoee, 50 Is a bit of maple sugar or sweet: • chocolate, eaLaseessesetessesatasess5 see:fee:Isla the funny old man svho dwelt up there myself—you see; not certain enough •had said? "I am not sure enough of that my strength would suffice for the burden of earthly affections, along with the—other burtlere" There was another, then, who was afraid of his own weakness; but that one had acted accordingly. Not able to bear both burdens;—was any man able? John would not dare to sey No, being far too humble minded to judge of others' strength. tle was himself only that he judged. Others, even in matrimonial fetters, might be "selicitou Tor the things that belong to the Lord," and for those alone; of himself, hp knew that the Apostle had been right to call such a one "divid- ea." The unfaithfulness had been his own private unfaithfulness, And the punishment was upon him now. The harvest of shame and tears reaped to -day had been sown on the day when ye yielded to Ella. Those laborious years of study, those pain- fully hoarded savings, had all led to this, because of one moment of weak- ness. The "atep" which he had climb- ed with only spiritual objects in view had been used as a ladder to social . success. The Pride of Life flourisb- ed upon the results of efforts planned for its destruction. • Unsteadily he foldecl his hands in his lap. The confession, so recently heard, rang again in his ears. Who was he to absolve, whose own -soul yearned for disburdenment? Once , more his heavy eyes sought the grey j spire on the hill -side. Up there was another old man,—one of those who had made no compromises, whose ear • had listened to the tale of many fail- Buy the best prunes, waeli through several watets, spread out on a plat- ter to alry,'then put away in a tin box and they Will be really for use, figs and dates may be bought in packages. Hot, nourishing eoup in the thermos bottle, bread and butter sandwiches, an orange and a cake of sweet choco- late combine to make a 'wholesome and eatiefactory luncheon,to carry to school. iSandwichee should be wrapped in Waxed paper, and the crust 'eat ore the bread, for it ie good for the chil- clreWe e teeth. Whenever possible, put ina'aresh fruit—apples, oranges and bananas are wholesome and carry well. Cookies (not too rich) or bread and jelly are better for little '`tummies" than pie or doughnuts, Vary the luncheons from day to slay, Lor something which comes as it sur- prise will be doubly welcome, ings, whose lips were sealedupon them withaa sevenfold seal. He, and 'such as he, might appreciate the acuteness of this intimate reproach, which to others would doubtless rank as a symptom of approaching dotage. • For a moment John played with the fantastically impossible idea, then! dismissed it with a smile that was no gayer than a sigh. (To be continued.) The strong smell in old fowls can be removed by washing in warm soda water. The secret of perfect frying is to have the fat hot enough to brown the • outer surface instantly. When the eyes say one thineand the tongue another, the practical man relies on the language of the first.— Emerson. Watch dahlia and canna roots to see that they do not dry out com- pletely or have so much moisture as to cause thesis to rot. • NA, Food Control Corner .444.4.0 During the next four or live months food conservation on this continent and among their own people must be almost the sole hope of the Allied na- tions in Europe and of friendly neu- trals. No effort •that can be made by the people of North America can add any considerable amount of new food to the available supplies before next fall. Stocks are dangerously depleted, particularly in the case of cereals and meats. The problem is to "stretch" thee supplies over the in- terval until this year's crops are har- vested. 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In time perhaps France will be studded, too, with he graves of American .eolaiers. aarA, anyone doubt that henceforth for ela world purposes Britain, Feance and the United States will be bound to- gether M an indissoluble friendship a necessity of avoiding at all costs en- croachment upon the supplies for the armies. In Great Britain, in .France, in Italy, the people are alive to the situation. 'They know something of what the next few months will mean. Their spirit was expressed by Lord Charles Beresford the other day when he said' "We are tightening our belts and we are going to win." A recent cable` from London stated that the present meat ration in Great Britain is not more than one -1 half of the amount to which the peo- ple have been accustomed. Accom- panied as this is by the restrictions on the consumption of bread it cannot but entail physical loss and privation. Canadians too, must tighten their belts and help the Allies to win. 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