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The Clinton New Era, 1915-02-04, Page 7Thurbday, pebrtaary 4th, 1915. nnrnrrnrnrnninirnnrrnrrtrnr There is a Cold day Coming Why not prepare for it by ordering your winter supply, of Lehigh ValleyCoal, none better in the world 11..1. Holloway, Clinton nrnrInimmn1nnnrtnrnrnrnr BUSINESS AND SHORTHAND Subjects taught by expert instructora at the 2edzeipiailaied V. M. C. A.UDC.. LONDON, ONT. Students assisted to positions. College in session from Sept. 1st. Catalogue free. Enter any time. J.W. cipalWestervelt al. War. Westervelt, es Accountant Principal to vice-ermcipal 'CENTRAL STRATFORD. ONT. Ontario's best Practical Train- ing School. We have thorough courses and experienced instructors in each of our three departments. Commercial, Shorthand, and Telegraphy Our graduates succeeds and you should get our large, free catalogue. Write for it at once D.A. McLachlan, (Principal - Buy 'Flour Now Now is the time to put in a supply of Flour before another rise which is sure to come. 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M (I,,g A Q,• "Mr. Van Vechten," said' Mr. Flint, "Do You Know Where Miss Paige Carew 1s?" dread to. think of the possible cense- squences. But I couldn't sleep for thinking of your predicament " "Just release me," said Tom, "and we can let consequences go hang. I can take care of 'em," "Oh, no -no -no!" came a tense whis- er. "You don't know what you are alking about You,haven't the slight- est idea of the circumstances. "Now listen to me—I must hurry. I ave come here to release you. If verything is all right—I mean, 1f you an satisfy me that I am warranted in reeing You—you can go. Otherwise must leave you as you are; and I-1 on't want to do that." "And I don't want you to, believe Me," breathed Tom, fervently. "Are You the girl who asked me my name downstairs?" "Yes." "I want to hear your voice again. But more than anything else, I want to Malted Grain and Other Stock roods for horses and cattle—kept in Stock Quaker Oats; Corn Makes Flour Oat Meal; Corn Meal Etc., Etc] IGGENERAL .DELIVERY DONE; Agent for Heintznlan Pianos Old ones taken in exchange, and balance on easy terms', [RANI( W. 'DANS AAAAAAILAAAAALAALAALAAAAAAA 4 1 see your face. If you're the same girl, Ill agree to anything—even to remain. Ing hege, like this, to die." This rash declaration was ignored. "Will lou tell me your name now?" asked the girl. "Tom Phiuney" that young gentle- man replied simply. "I shan't ask yours—not just at present but I mean to know it some day. I mean to have you to myself some time, so that I can look at you to my heart's content: I know you are beautiful." The response to this, whisper though it was, revealed a hash of spirit. "Much good it would do to you to ask! If you don't remain quiet I shall leave you at once." If silence was what she wanted, sure- ly she could not complain of the in- tensity of that which immediately en- sued: ' It remained so long unbroken that the girl's fortitude failed her. "Well?" The tremulous whisper con- veyed a distinct impression to Tom— ebe was afraid. "Are you going to stop talking so silly?" But he did not speak; indeed, he was once more holding his breath. After another pause— "Are you asleep?" the girl whispered. "Have you—have you—fainted?" Not a sound from Tom. Presently he felt a little hand touch his breast, as lightly as a feather, and a warm glow flowed through him that effectively banished the chill of his. damp clothing. Then the hand flut- tered to his face and, in the darkness,; rested a moment upon bis mouth. Afterwards Tom stoutly asserted 'that what he did was wholly inadverti ent, citing as valid corroborative evi- dence the fact.tbat he had had no time, to will the act; and at the same time, be contended that because the act was, inadvertent, it was sincere and there-) fore torbe condoned. Anyhow, he kissed the softest and sweetest palm in all the world, . The immediate result, however, nearly spelled disaster for this mid- night enterprise. The hand was with- drawn as if it had touched a live coal,. and the girl rose to; her feet, utterly disregardful of the noise she made in doing so. Tom could hear her panting; in im- agination he could see her standing white and rigid with terror, and he was promptly contrite "You are frightened," he said, ab- jectly apologetic, "Oh, Iam—I am!" she moaned. "It you knew what this meant for me you,' wouldn't be so foolish. All my life long I have been afraid of the dark pot. just shivery afraid, but frightened clear out of my wits. And you—you I—Tom• caught a sob—"you make it SO, much worse. I didn't know what had happened." "What do you think of mel" he. groaned. "I think ypu are a cheeky young man. I must have been insane ever to bave thought of aiding you to es- cape." "Don't say that," he muttered in hoarse consternation. "Forgive me- please do. I shan't take back anything, I've said or done, but I'll promise to Ise good -to do exactly what you say." There fell another pause. Then "Will you promise that?" whispered the girl. . "I have promised," Tom whispered TARNS CASH. 'PHONE 192 PiluiOs See and here our finest New Stylish designs of Doherty Pianos; :and 3 4 4 4 4 4 1 4 1 4 Organs, special values in Art Cases Pianos and organs rent choice new Edison phonographs, Music & variety goods. Music Ealporiutu C. Hoare: THB CLINTON NEW BRA the same marvelously sweet volc6 that had charmed him earlier in the evening. . "You are in the middle of the road that- leads to Rocky Cove, and facing the town. You are to stand here and count one hundred, slowly, then you, may remove the handkerchief from your eyes. Bear in mind that you are to count slowly; and that yen are not to try to follow me. Have I your promise?" "The conditions are hard," returned Tom. "If I am willing to agree, surely I am entitled to some slight -considera- tion in return?" Well?"—impatiently. "You must hurry ' Said Tom: "Promise me that I can see you some time.". Said the girl: "Why in the world do you want me to promise that?" "Because," said Tom warmly, "you aro the girl I have been looking for all my life—the One Girl—" "How ridiculous!" she coolly inter- rupted. "You don't know me. If you were to meet me tomorrow—any- where—you wouldn't know that I am I." "I would," Tom stoutly protested, "anywhere, I would know you among a million. Tell me that I can see you —soon." There was a long moment of si- lence, during which tom waited eager- ly for her next words; but when at last they came they were spoken so gravely, and were weighted with such a . note of sadness, that he was startled. "Mr. Phinney," she said, "you may discover who I am much sooner than you can possibly expect. But you will not want to know me then; conditions will be such, that people will shun rather than seek my acquaintance. You will regret even this distrait meeting in the dark." "Never. If you talk that way I'll rip this rag right now." "I know you will not do that"—what delectable notes cooed and sang in her voice when she talked like this! -"not until you have counted a hun- dred." "You're a witch!" he 'declared ve- hemently, and was rewarded with a little rippling laugh that confirmed the opinion. "Am I? Then I cannot be beautiful, for witches are old and ugly. But you have been very good to trust me so implicitly. Here is my hand once more. Good -by. Let me hear you be- gin to count." And Tom, standing Blindfolded in the moonlight, raised to his lips the band of the girl he had never seen, with all the gallant courtesy of a me- dieval knight paying homage to his lady. There was a reverence in the act that held the little hand captive in his own. Tom began to count in a low mono- tone. IIe had all at once grown very 'grave, and his tall, erect figure hacl ,taken on a new dignity that it had never before known; for his mind and heart were, for the first time In his aimless life, set upon a high pur- pose. •, werattewesa you are?" "Nota glimmer of one." "And if you were out of sight of the house, you couldn't find your, way back to it?" "If you told me not to I shouldn't ven try to find it." "Very well. Now let me untie your ds." The task was.not an easy one, for e knots had been tightly tied and ere still damp. But presently his ands were free, and the first unham- ered movement of his arms wrung, from him a groan of anguish. "Hush!" the girl cried in alarm. I—I couldn't help it," apologized! Tom. "It hurts like the very dev=like, the deuce. I'll be all right in a min-, to" 1 And after a bit, when the circulation was restored to the ben bed mem- bers, Tom himself made short work of the bonds around his ankles. He rose steadily to his feet, I "If I could stamp a few times," he, jsaid. "Mercy, no!" "Oh, I shan't. What next?" , While be lent himself submissively Ito the operation, she bound one of the ),handkerchiefs over his eyes, tugging. the fabric and disposing it in such a, way that by no possibility could he 'see when he got where it was, light: Her fingers touc:bed his face many times, and the nearness of her, now on this side, now on that, and behind shim and in front, was making him (giddy. You must walk just as carefully as lever you can," she enjoined—"just as quietly as if you were a burglar. I will take your hand, When I squeeze once, It means you are to step down—twice means to step up. . , . What is it?" for Tom mumbled something. "I said that I wished we were going Upstairs instead of down." "What in . the world do you wish— oh! So that is all your promise to,i amountss it?" "I can wish, can't I?" ' said Tom, moodily. "I didn't intend for you to bear." liar response was a sharp command 'for him not to speak another word, elearptaritHIWINVVVVIOVVVVVVI �EMARKABtE , CASEof Mrs.HAM Declares Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Saved Her Life and Sanity. Shamrock, Mo.—"I feel it my duty to tell the public the condition of my health before using your medicine. I had falling, inflamma- tion and congestion, female weakness, pains in both sides, backaches and bear- ing down pains, was short of memory, nervous, impatient, passed sleepless nights, and had neither strength nor energy. There was always a fear and dread in my m'nd, I had cold, nervous, weak spells, hot flashes over my body. I had a plate in my right side that was so sore that I could hardly bear the weight of my clothes. I tried medicines and doctors, but they did me little good, and I never expected to get out again. I got Lydia, E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Blood Purifier, and I cer- tainly would have been in grave or in an asylum if your medicines had not saved me. But nawaI can work all day, sleep well at night, eat anything I want, have no hot flashes or weak, nervous spells. All pains, aches, fears and dreads are gone, my house,' children and ,husband are no longer neglected, as I• am almost entirely free of the bad symptoms I had before taking your remedies, and all is pleasure and happiness in my home."— Mrs. JosiE HAM, R. F. D. 1, Box 22, Shamrock, Missouri. If you want special advice write' Lydia 1:. Pinkhanr Medicine Co., (confidential) Lynn, Mass. "Give me your hand," she said curt- ly. Their fingers met and closed, but When she attempted to move.. away Tom drew her to a standstill, "Just a moment. I must disobey you this once. What will happen to you when it is discovered that I am gone?" "Why, nothing." "It seems improbable. don't you know, that anybody who wanted me so badly would be tickled to death to have me get away." "Nevertheless nothing will happen to me," she repeated. "I know that what I am doing is for the best, not only for you, but for us too. Pray dont think I am going to all this trou- ble solely for you." "I did think so," Torn said in a gloomy tone• "Look here, if I'm not sure that everything will be all right with you, I'm not going to budge a step." In her exasperation his guide gave his hand a vigorous jerk. "Mercy goodness!" he heard her ex- claim. "Did anybody ever see such an Cedes Cotton, Root COOIp011fitL A safe, reliable reattlatin ,aedicttte. Sold in 'three de. greee of strength—N. 1, Sl; No. 2, 83; No. 3, 35 per box. Sold by all druggists, J sent prep ion reae,pt o� rice. Tree pamphlet. %f rens: THE COOK MBOI`�' CO, TOa011Te, CIO (ger' ' dior,) "On your word of honor?" "On my word of honr as a gentle-. He heard a long' sigh of relief, and the girl cautiously resumed her for er position at his side. "Here is my plan," she said, "and' ou must be obedient in every little detail. I shall have to "blindfold you; again. and lead you some distance from e bottle. Have you any idea ;where, • A mild rustling of garments, an overpowering sense of aloneness, told him that the girl had left his Mimed!. ate presence. He could not, of coure , know that she halted and looked hack at hint from a little: distance, nor could ho Lee the faint smile that curved her lips• • • . It was a re• marlcebly tender smile, yir. Tom, that you missed there in the night! . , • But he did !rear the soft "Good night," .although he did not stir, nor cease his resolute counting• When he tore the bandage from his eyes, he was alone; the night's still- ness was absolute. And, paradoxical- ly, although he was literally drenched with the light of a white moon, he was still so much in the dark that ho half -way believed he had been dream- ing, and had only just awakened from sound slumber, CHAPTER IV. s — "But You Will Not Want to Know Me Then." ` aggravating man. When I explaig what I have done, that will be the end of it. Now come on." "Truly?, 'Honor bright. Step carefully. And so, with infinite caution, and without attracting the attention of any of the household, Tom was led down the stairs—every step being indicated by a single hand -squeeze --and out in-� to the night. Presently he divined that he was being guided round, in a circle, but made no protest. Neither spoke until the girl halted.: ' "Now, then, Mr. Phiuney, listen to your final instructions," .she said in a low, voice -no longer a whisper, but Mr. Flint Advances a Theory. Mr. Flint's voice dissipated Rudolph Van Vechten's bewilderment; but the young man remained completely non- plused dyer the seemingly Inexplicable manner in which bis Cousin Paige's purse had appeared. He met the de- toctive's narrow regard with a long, questioning stare; then he abruptly dropped into a chair. ''• ' "Flint," he said, "you took my breath away. Sit down, man, sit down. Think 1'11 let you go until you have told me all about this?" So slowly did Mr. Flint obey, that the other could' not restrain his impa- tience. "Is my cousin in New York?" he questioned peremptorily. "Have you seen her? This is a terribly serloua matter, Mr. Flint, as you would ap- preciate if you were acquainted with all the circumstances." "Suppose," returned the quiet voice, "you first answer my question-- do uestion—do you know where your cousin is?" "No"—bluntly, "I don't. Until to- day I imagined I had some idea of her whereabouts. but" --he weighed the shining purse in his hand, contem- plating it soberly—"here is the second reason I have been given within the last hour to feel a good deal of.anx- iety respecting her." "Will you tell me the other rea- son?" Briefly Van Vechten related the en- counter with T. Jenkins, of the Sphere, and at the close of the recital the listener nodded understandingly. "It is beginning to look as though my search for a murderer was ppen ' ing up something a bit more serious," began Mr. Flint; but the other sharp- ly interrupted. "What do you mean? it can't be that anything has happened to Paige?" Before replying, Mr, Flint regarded him a moment doubtfully, "Do not become unnecessarily alarmed, Mr. Van Vechten, but it is possible—barely possible, understand -that we have run upon a kidnaping plot'' Van Vechten groaned, and sank limply back, staring a horror he could not voice. Continued nexr week. • ••••••••••••oer•a••o••••e• • • Daffodils • • In Town • • •, • • •• ' • They Brought Back Mem» ories of True Love. :M1 • • lit• By HENRIETTA CRAWFORD. Everybody was eipping'tea andlnib- bling cakes save Mildred. For her tea,' and cakes had no charm, perhaps be- cause she had poured the one and dis- pensed the other steadily for the past hour. She leaned back in her chair behind the tea table absently watching the little • crowd of fashionably dressed men and women that were moving about the parlors, yet conscious never- theless that the man beside her was observing her and enjoying her expe- rience from his own standpoint, which was so different from her own that she often wondered how he could find anything in her to interest him. In a low voice he was telling her about the people before her eyes—bow the woman in gray velvet had recently come into, a fortune and how the girl in blue was sadly puzzled as to wheth- er she would he.bappier with an Amer PRACTICAL HEALTH HINT. Rigg's Disease. The Mouth disease that is most often responsible for genera; i11 health is Rigg's disease (Pyor- rhea alveolaris), but other forms of inflammation, sucb as an ab- scess at the root of the tooth, can also do mischief. The ala scess may cause no pain or ap- parent inflammation, yet It may do a good deal of harm if the pus it forms passes into the blood stream. Among the many diseases which in certain cases can be traced to inflammation of the gums or tooth sockets are dyspepsia, rheumatism, anaemia, high blood pressure with result- ing esult ing headache or even heart and kidney disease, constipation and€ asthma. Possibly we may in- *•, 4.. elude ulcer of the stomach or in- * testines, gallstones and appen- dicitis. Of course, all these con- ditions are more frequently owing to other causes, but it is well to remember that they can originate in an 111 kept mouth. yToo often, unfortunately, we see broken and decayed teeth, loose and coveted with tartar, in the mouths of persons who are in other respects careful in regard to personal hygiene. When the physician examines such a mouth he usually finds the gums swollen with a blue line along the edge of the teeth, and a very slight pressure will force out pus from between the teeth. As long as such a condition is pres- ent it is not much use to treat obscure general symptoms of i11 health. Thorough treatment by a competent dentist is the first thing to insist on. iteheeeleteleloleadeletee+Vedea+ 4.44444 • I. • • lean because she loved him or with an English eldest son because he was heir to a title. She listened carelessly, scarcely re- plying. In reality her mind was busy with its own affairs. She was merely their hostess' country cousin who pour- ed tea and to whom Hills Hubbard was somewhat attentive. "You must be very nice to him," Cousin Nell had advised the first day Mildred was in the house. "And why?" the girl bad inquired. "Because he is a good match, as good as there is to be had. That counts very much 1n my world, Mildred. It may be that you will charm him, being a type that he is unacquainted with." Certainly it seemed that she had charmed him. Since the first day she met him be had been attentive to her, sending her flowers, taking her to ride in his motor and to lunch at the best places. She had been quite frank with him from the first in spite of Cousin Nell, telling him that her father was only a poor country doctor and this was the first time she had been asked to visit her cousin. . As she leaned back in her chair she was wondering how it would seem 10 always have plenty of money, to buy one's frocks at the best shops, to live in a house wbere the work was done as by magic, to go about in a blue and 1 gold motor and be able toall hear a the best music. Just that afternoon Cousin Nell had said when she came in to inspect her toilet: "You understand, Mildred, that Mr. Hubbard will have something to say to you before you go home. There is but one answer for you to make, and I am sure lid expects that one." "But—but I'm not certain I care for ltiut enough," Mildred had stammered. Nell had stared at her. "My dear child! Do you think that any ono in these days marries for love alone?" "1 didn't know," the girl said hum- bly. Then she thought of her cousin's elderly husband, who was seldom vis- ible save at breakfast time, and the hitherto concealed reason for Nell's strange marriage was suddenly reveal- ed to her. OIildred had indeed experienced much since coming into her cousin's house. None of the golden rules which her parents had taught her were ap- plicable &ere. Other ideals were cher- ished, other aims kept in sight. Her father and mother had married for love, Money they knew to be a great good without The poo poorest person one yet be happy was as good as the wealthiest, provid- ed he was of moral character. Yet, after all, when one was constantly meeting strangers how could one know more about them than their appear- ance revealed? Who cared whether Mrs. Poynter's first husband was liv- ing? Sbe was, tbe wife of a notable rich man and very agreeable. In Harlin she would have been looked upon with suspicion, but here she was courted. Yes, money was a wonderful thing. It brought one so much, Even if she did not loan Mr, Hubbard she could no doubt be very happy with him. To be able to wear a dress like that gray vel- vet and black furs with long silver hairs in theta, each one of which rep- resented a purseful of money, and rn- bies like' Mrs. Ogden's! The girl drew a long breath and stir- red uneasily. What would ber father and mother say? What would Tom think'a She bit her lip as the memory of bis brave yet tender face possessed her. She could almost bear him 'say- ing: Now, look here "Daffy -Down -Dilly, you. are going up to town to visit your fine cousin, and slie'11 have some fel- low picked out for you, I know. He'll be rich and—and different,' and that will end my chance. which always was tnigbty poor, wasn't it, dear? If it wasn't you'd say one word, and then I wouldn't feel so entirely clown as 1 will be if you go without saying it," She had not said the word, and so she was quite free as far as Tom was concerned to marry Hills Hubbard if she chose, With n stent she came back to reality and the sound of bis voice. "You can understand that everybody Is watching Miss Steuben with a great .CASTOR IA For Infants and Children In Use For Over 30 Years Always bears the <lr!GQG , Signature of DON'T GIVE CONSUMPTION A CHANCE To Get a Foothold on Your System. Check the First Sign of a Cold' By Using DR. WOOD'S NORWAY PINE SYRUP. 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All the enlargement has not left my hands and perhaps never will, but the soreness is all gone and I can do any kind of work. I have gained 3s pounds In 18 months". R. A. WAUGH Rheumatism is no longer the dreaded disease it once was. Rheumatism is no longer one of the "incurable diseases". "Fruit-a-tives" has proved its marvellous powers over Rheu- matism, Sciatica, Lumbago—in fact, over all such diseases' which arise from some derangement of stomach, bowels,' kidneys or skin. "Fruit-a•tives" is sold by all dealers at 5oc, a box, 6 for $2.5o, trial -size, 25c. or sent postpaid on receipt of price by Fruit-a-tives Limited, Ottawa. deal of interest But there is no doubt' in my mind that tbe Englishman will• trin out." "What makes you think so?" Mildred asked. "Because. That's a woman's reason,) I know; but, as I say, 1t involves a, good deal. The American, you see, has; only his business prospects and for Mel present an average living. The Eng -j lishman has a fine old home, ancestry; of the best, acres and tenants and al coronet about to descend upon his arlsd tocratic head. Mildred sighed and looked again atl the girl in blue. She was very pretty,( as she stood with her back to a great • Mass of daffodils particularly, but nowt something about them set her heart til beating quickly with memories of home. A. month later there would be 1` g e them in he lift e in o t show•� a great garden she and her mother tended. The dear, dear things! Nell had or. dered them simply because they looks ed well against the wall paper of her, drawing room, but to 11fildred's girlish fancy they wore vital, appealing. Tbey, meant home, the country, springtime yes, and Tom, walking toward her, his face full of joy at sight of her. Oh, they had no business to be herd, in this hot, crowded room, jostled by furs and velvets, simple, open air blos sours that they were! No one appar', eptly was aware of them save herself and the girl iu blue, who had drawg one from the jar and was pulling it to pieces. A woman came across tbe room, set her cup down upon the table, smiled, at Mildred and leaned toward Hiller Hubbard. "I have something to tell you which, I just now heard on the best author-' ity," she said. "You have lost your wager, my dear boy. Love wins. Miss' Bertha Steub'en marries the American) after all." ' "Is that possible?" be exclaimed. "Ii would not have believed it of her-" "Nor I. Thank you, no more tea, my dear Miss Verrel. I am just leaving."'; She made her adieus and passed oat gayly. Mildred's eyes, with a new ex•: pression in them, were again on thsl girl in blue. He turned sharply. "You would do it yourself?" "Yes," Mildred said. He studied her a moment, "Yes, 1 believe you would," he saki• "but in your case there are no parallel circumstances. May I come tomorrow', when yon are alone, dears; and explain to you what l mean?" Mildred turned white, but she faced him bravely. "No," she gasped. "No. It would bd of no use. You see, I have just made up my mind to go home tomorrow. It's the best place for me, I 'think, and they want me, father and my mother and"— She stopped abruptly, with 0 vivid blush. "4h, 1 see!" Hills Hubbard said. He looked very straight before him for an. instant. In itildred's ears was ringing the absurd old nursery rhyme with which Tom had teased her before she set forth to visit ber Cousin Nell: • Daffy -Down -Dilly, has gone up to town I In :her yellow petticoat and her green go0vn. But Daffy -Down -Dilly was going home from town to be happy with her own. Unkind. "Dearie, I've long had something on tfiy mind:"... "1 wish you wouldn't brag se, Fred- erltlrl'—Detroit Free Press. detected by this. ICOUNTERPEIT BANK OF TORONTO BILLS. Counterfeit bank of Toronto hills in 'the $10 denominations are being circulated. The counterfeit is a very clever one land likely to det.> ceive any person. 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