Exeter Times, 1909-12-02, Page 2an Unexpected €ollfessioll;
Or, The Story of Miss Pertivat's Early Lift.
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UHA1"rEit XXXI.--(Cont'd) the last drop which filled 1?inelie
Cushumn's cup of bitterness to the
brim, and she, would have burst in-
to passionate weeping had nut her
in.lomit.tble will and pride sus-' The next inetnent the carriages
tail ed her ; but she could not bear had passed, but not before Esther
the strain any longer. and, turn- bad recognized in the ladies, M rs.
ing to her daughter, with a crimson Lancaster and Miss Dexter; or, as
face, she observed: ' she now supposed the latter to be,
"Madge, I think we do not caro to , Mrs. Donald Lancaster, Jr.
waste any more time in this way;
we have another reception to at-
tend, you know." Mr. and Mrs. King had both ob-
Hnmbert King took a step for- served the byplay between Esther
ward and stood in her path. and Donald Lancaster, as they
"I trust we understand each passed Jilin and his companions on
other. madams," he remarked, in their way house from Buckingham
his blandest tone, which, neverthe- , Palace.
less, had a note of warning in it. I Mrs. King was upon the point of
claim to a title. She believed that"How?" she curtly questioned. I questioning Esther about the young
the title had been assumed to eon -
"I "I simply wish to have it under- man when she checked herself as
ceal certain facts that would not I( Blood that if you and your family she observed her white, rigid trace,
bear the light. !expect to enjoy your season in and realized that she might perhaps
But now Mr. Rings announce- London, it will not be to your ad- touch upon a painful subject.
meat, regarding iris identity ant vantage if Lade 'Irvington is made Nevertheless her curiosity had
position, gave her a shock that al- ,uncomfortable by any ill-natured been greatly excited, for the young
most made her faint. I
(egossip.„
1 man who had saluted Esther was
And you saw this girl married Then, arm -cinching Esther, he of- I remarkably prepossessing in ap-
to Lord Irvington ! she gasped. !fere(' her his arm with marked de- 1 pearauce, and his eager glance had
"I repeat. I was present, as a ;Terence. I told more of the story of his heart
witness, to the ceremony which"Will your ladyship allow nee to than he was aware of.
made Miss Esther Wellington the Iconduct von to Mrs. King?" he ; Mrs. Lancaster and Miss. Dexter
wife fofu the late appointedLaIrvington. I questioned. —for she was Miss Dexter still—had
teas, furthermohe, woheDe- I The beautiful
Lor of his lordship's will, which ue- girl laid her white- also been observant of what occur-
queathed his estate and all that ire gloved hand upon his arm, smiled red, and regarded Donald's blank,
possessed to her ladyship, and, in brightly upon Frank, bowed with distressed face with surprise; the
every instance, the title goes with cool courtesy to Mrs. Cushman and latter with a pang of jealousy, for
the estate.” Madge, and moved away, grace in she had been quick to note the al -
"Heavens! I cannot credit It, her every step, a gentle dignity of most regal beauty of the proud,
even now 1" breathed Mrs. Cush- manner crowning her for what she sensitive girl who had ignored his
man, but looking as if she had been was—a puri; and lovely woman, and salutation.
a wilti
thrrni h n as far above her jealous foes as the Who were those people, Don -
process. stars are above the earth. j
�� g g 'aid?" Mrs. Lancaster inquired, as
I may also state, the attorney While the above spirited toner- l he replaced his hat, his lips stcrn-
enJmb proceeded, "that Lady Ir- sation had been in progress she had ly set and a look of keen pain in
drawn Frank Cushman a little his dark blue eyes. .
apart, and, with ready tact and ; "The lady to whom I bowed is
sympathy, engaged him in a little Miss Esther \Vcllil,gton—or was the
private chat. I last time I saw leer," ho coldly re -
"Tell rue," she said eagerly, "is turned; for somehow he could nev-
Daisy with you?" I er divest himself of tho suspicion
"Yes, we all carne together; we that his mother had been concern -
have been in London about a e,1 in some way with Esther's sud-
month," Frank replied. I den and mysterious disappearance
"I suppose she has grown to be ' from the city.
a great girl," said Esther, a yearn-
ing look in her expressive eyes.
"Yes, she is nine — almost ten
now ; and won't she just be crazy
when she knows that I have seen
you ? I tell yens, Esther, she
"My name is Humbert King,
madam. I am a barrister by pro-
fession, and recently appointed as-
sociate counsel to her majesty, the
queen," he responded, with unper-
turbable gravity.
Mrs. Cushman began to feel an
ley chill creep down her spine.
To do her what justice we may,
she had regarded the man as an
accomplice of Esther. It was only
too patent to her that the girl had
steno way become possessed of
abundant means and had managed
t( secure an entree to fashionable
society ; but she utterly repudiated
the story of her marriage and her
party of four—two ladies and two
gentlemen.
"Good heavens I" Esther beard a
voice exclaim in a repressed tune
as the two vehicles calve direct-
ly opposite each other, when she
glanced up and found herself look-
ing straight into the startled eyes
of Donald Lancaster!
He lifted his hat and bowed to
her; but not a muscle of her marble
face relaxed.
She was, for the moment, para-
lyzed by the unexpected meeting,
and could not have droved if her Jule
had depended upon it.
Thus her old-time lover believed
that, for Jho second time, he had
received from her the "cut di -
net."
CHAPTER XXXII.
rington and her affairs have been
under my guardianship during the
time that has elapsed since ..er
marriage. A great deal of that
time has been spent either under
my roof or at the well-known insti-
tution where she completed her edu-
cation. Consequently, I am pre-
pared to vouch for her unimpeach-
able character and to defend her
against the aspersions of evil -dis-
posed people,'' he concluded, in a
tone and with n look that made the
hcart of the woman quake w.e.n
fear.
But she had "staying qualities,"
and, despite her inward disquiet at mourned weeks and weeks rafter suspense no longer, and resolved
having aroused a British lion of so to seek her at once and demand an
much importance, she was deter- 'comforted."
went away, and refused to be
mined to fight the battle "to the I comforted. explanation of her strange conduct.
"How I would like to see the But when he called at her lodging
finish." dear child !" said the fair girl, with and inquired for her, it was only to
"Do you know that your boasted a s;�h. learn, to his dismay, that she had
Lady Irvington was once a nurse- "Would you, really V' that day left New York.
maid and seamstress in my house?" "Yes, indeed; she was a sweet He was still more perplexed
concealed triumph.
she questioned, with an air of 111- little girl, and I loved her dear- when he could not ascertain where
1. „she had gone; for the girl, who an -
"Come, now, mother, that is "Then you shall see her " cried savored his ring at the door, could
downright shabby of you," Frank Frank, in a resolute tone "Tell ton him nothing of her movements,
interposed here, and flushing with me where I can find you and I will slave that she had left the city. the
shame for her coarseness. bring her to you—that is,
"Hush !" she retorted,if 1 rnay." ; landlady being out, he was obliged
authorita-
tively,
''I should certainly be delighted; to go away again no better posted
tively, but without moving her gaze but." with a glance at Mrs. Cush_ than when he had come.
!rem the face of the lawyer, man, "I am afraid that your mo- He was bitterly disappointed and
Yes, he replied, quietly, "I then might object." chagrined, for his love for Esther
know that you reduced the (laugh- "She shall not : just tell rho where teas deep-rooted and sincere, and
ter of your husband's sister to ahe had fully intended to make her
position of servitude." you live and I'll manage it,„ the
eager youth persisted. his wife, as he had told his mother,
Mrs. Cushman leased her head "My home is with Mr. King at Provided he could win her.
defiantly at this thrust, but other present, No. 47 Upper Grosvenor (To be continued.)
wise ignoring it, she continued: Street,” Esther explained.
"And that she afterwards earned "Whew' that's a swell Ineality;1 - *—
a beggarly pittance by making it is near the palace of the Martinis) MONEY IN '1'.1Yll'.1RN.
maids?"
of R'caniinster, isn't it 4" —
aprons for cooks and houseYcs, madam, and it was while I
His letter to her had been mailed
early on Thursday morning.
He had waited that day, and
throughout Friday, with an irnpati-
urday morning came and still there
was no letter, he could bear the
she was thus employed that my
"Yes. only a short distance from 'i'omu'v New Thuds! 'transit `•
friend, Lord Irvington, made her the palace --yon can easily find it." tem an b11111.41 I') Ns Ellen gofers
friend,
an Ideal Divestment.
Y g g Taxicabs in large centres of pia. „
toned Londot society would receive n0 Vie, r know, Esther, he went pulation have since their first in -
such information?" sharply quos- oil, with gleaming eyes, "I think it troduction to the public, paid large
tinned the woman, who was execs- li a great note, your turning ent dividends to their shareholders. To-
sively irritated by the barrister's Aitch a time lady, and you are, out envie, the first city in Canada to
imperturbable manner. and out, the hnndsumest woman install it taxicab service, will prove
"Such information would only hero this afternoon." nu exception to this rule, for ever
have to be explained by a plain lather laughed and flushed at ! since the announcement was made
statement of facts." this germine, boyish compliment.. I }n April of this year, that the taxi -
"What facts?" panted Mrs. "I am afraid you are partial In cabs were ready fur business, they
Cushman. with flaming eyes. Jour judgement." she returned. Imre been overwhelmed with
"That the wealthy American wi- ar.,4l"- with a friendly smile --"if 1rders.
dow, Mrs. John Cushman, now fig- you II allow m0 to 8ny so, I think Torontenians have acquired the
uring conspicuously in London so- some one else is greatly improved." Taxicab habit, and depend .,n them
eith, inmcediatcly following her "Thanks, awfully," he replied, for keeping all their business and
husband's death, made the said with an exaggerated bow, :it: social engagements.
gentleman's ward, who was as well blushing with pleasure, "I kw As a money evince it has proven
if not better born than he. n house- r was s('mething of n cub when its great enpnhilities and to -day the
hold drudge. and thus forced her were at our house, and I'in afraid stock of the Toronto Taxicabs is
lu seek an easier lot in the p081- 1 s 't always 8a good to you as one of the most interesting invest -
tion from which Lod Irvington,
appreciating her beauty and worth,
rescued her."
"Her beauty !" interrupted the
All bis wife, lobi, 1 shall come to sec
"How do you imagine your hi h- you, and i will bring Daisy, too.
ought to lave been. though you
ments in the country. With its pre -
were always as patient as a saint." sent outfit it is n success, and \w-..,
Their conversation was here in- an increased equipment, the re-
terrnpted by Mr. King, who rap- sults will he greatly increased earn-
'awyer's listener, with a mocking prone led Esther, to take her array; ings in the, future.
laugh. "1 wish he might have seen hut. she had greatly enjoyed her lit- As an investment there is no of -
her when she first came to me -- tlo chat with the open-hearted fering to -day before the public
such it fright I icave seldom be- tnanly fellow, and was happier for which presents greater possibilities
held." it. in spite of the stings inflicted by than Taxicab Stock. The condi-
Mr. King did not deign any reply the rudeness of his mother and sis- tions are ideal, because the trans -
to this spiteful speech ; but the , ter•
portation system fills a long felt
smiling Blanco of fond pride and Our fair heroine was destined to want.. and furnishes the only real
undisguised admiration which he meet with still another adventure rapid transit service in a large and
turned upon his protegee was fur upon this notable day, for just af- quiek growing community. its
more pointed and effective than the ' Ter Mr. King's elegant barenche rates are the lowest on the Arneri-
most emphatic denunciation of the,had rolled (cnt.icle the palace gate• can continent, being based on a flat
wcdnan's spleen could have been.. way and was headed toward home, rate per mile, and all charges are
This silent tribute to the peerless' they were met by another which made automatically by the taxi -
loveliness of No gill she hated was, contained a distinguished looking meter which prevents all disputes
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two ('r three pounds to his weight
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four he should weigh 145 pounds,
including clothes; between thirty-
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from forty to forty-four, 150
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151 pounds; and fifty to fifty-four,
153 pounds. And fur every inch a
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ie weight—about three per cent.
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WHICH HE i'1{KFFRREi).
The youngest of the, fancily was
holding forth in her best style. The
mother could do nothing, and so
pntcr-fnrnilias, careworn yet co:A
felent, hastened to the rescue.
"1 think 1 earl do the trick,' he
said. "'rllere`s no use humming
to her in that silly way. What she
gaols is real music. The fact that
to lend our isle el t
ce.11ees, may make a diff - en
\Vheren;,nir Ise toe the child, and
striding lip rind down the room,
rang to her in his best manner.
After the second ete.nza there
came a ;moo -king on t}'e wall, and
the voice ,.f the man next door
sounded through the thin partition.
"I'm feeling rather unwell," said
the voice. ;'curd i want. to get to
sleep. If it's all the same to you,
would you step singing. please, and
let the baby -n•
The average than thinks his
hum!' of ueu,•rosit) is at least
tf rte times Is tare. as It actually
is