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Robert, hero wor- in their eyes. e ooh he saddled Rufus the cob. and rode into Tamworth to see Adam Lawl-ey. 0n the way he

a new importance and marveiied at the power oi’ the Press. Robert hitched the cob to the officggsofﬁgzilgi qiaidoigavzfl onﬁd Y B)‘. 5° - citors, leaving it to paw the wide pavement es he always did on such 0608510115. leapt up the worn storlig: lsdtepsAgo the lgoonh i’

“ r. tun , c " h asked addressing an old etflggk with bent. shoulders, who as writing out a deed in meticulo y precise cali- grapliy.

‘I111; clerktwhﬁ mus havel been near seven y a. ay nned.

owing alarming tjgaps betwgeren hs

eth and Jerked e handle oi’ his

n at a door marked “private? Biiﬁiitﬁi.“ e“'i°.“‘°.‘i.l"ii‘ 1'3"“

e n .

-1'll tell him you are here." He hot?- bled to the door, knocked upon a panel, went in and soon came out again. "Mr. Adams says wait. Take a chair, Mr. Ber ." The clerk plac- r w is - ti»; ltwkrfdyduglted i “l... Waist?’ kerchief‘? He peered over the rims of his glasses with twinkling eyes. “You beat slavin in a round and a half." 2g entail-riled; Hlchiiiadcet a ass stl the W1 l‘! ﬂﬁ . " at t is

to be Y0I-ll18.what it h to be younx."

at d wn

o is Oheeps?" he asked.

"A strange gentleman whom I have never seen before and don't like, a Mr. Peter Marlow. sir. of Old- beech House. Said his business was too important for him to wait when

told him that Mi‘. Adam had a.

I client with him. went to the office n91; be wanted but this property mean to hold. I am sorry. I am

and thrust himself in. Mr. l-links, the tailor was there but he gave way to th stranger." The clerk's eyes narrowed and he pursed his lips. "I don't think Mr. Marlow will cut flnuch ice with Mr. Adam that

“ ' you know what Marlow wants. eeps?"

“No. sir "

- re Robe t taxed at the els or th ut c305. He did ngtulike Peite; ﬁsnérom his chair and “owned at

low any more than Cheeps

and he began to wonder what was [Oing on in these. Marlow had been ‘IOSGTBQ with Mr. Adam for more

han half an hour, Cheeps said. "he swagger of his intrusion had blustered Hinks the tailor into swift “treat” o u o o o

Left alone with Mr. Adam law- hy, Peter Marlow had frowned down haughtily at the solicitor.

lswley?" he said gruffl .

"Yes, Adam Lawley," answe the policitor. i-ie had studied Marlow closely at the ﬁght on Monday night. he had chuckled over Tom Shul- gravds story of the bet, he was aware o: all Marlowb doings at Oldbeech House, on which money was beins

Films L

Fist b Lavgliyﬂbsaidih he. “The ac wan o e r known' as 'I‘raveiier'.}iwl3uildili,igg?e have been told that the town wants it. Very well, add five hundred

ds to th prim th ar - 3d to pay gar it. and¥li taekepiif." N01‘ 110B. SALE

Adam Lawley settled himself back In his padded chair. pressed his fin- ger tips together and eyed Marlow

rbdmhat d you want " r w urpose o the builcilngfp he asked.

"I bought Oldbeech House for Eagle Films with a view to estab- lishing a ﬁlm colony here and to gurchaae the right of locations; but

e house is not big enough for the iurpose, I ﬁnd. Now, Traveller's Juiidings would stilt me~ admirably’-

would remodel the building, refit t, do it up. I'd make it into a pri- vate hotel for the use of my stars and the executive. It is in the heart of the town. It would prove a valuable advertisement."

“For which. the ﬁlm company or the town?" asked Adam Lawley,

1 . Sagan know what I mean. How glen do you want ior the piece. M1‘-

wley?"

“1 don't want to sell."

"But that's absurd. Everything has its price. How about ten thou- land pounds?”

“Twenty thousand pounds would not buy it. Mr. Marlow.’ n “What? Are you out to suns rile?

“Not at all. The town has already offered eighteen thousand pounds for the building as it stands and it is their intention to pull it down mdwbuildinits plaoeanewtown hall. But they can't have it for eighteen thousand pounds. not even to pull it down."

Marlow

and then spoke. ‘Til make an offer for twenty-One pounds, then; say ten ﬂiolisand pounds to be paid at the time of siﬁnlns the azreement and .1 t. ““.€;‘%‘Ii€-é Sfiiihiﬁ“ Q 0P9 9 l‘ 8 law. guy. mind you. I have sol in have It. now." Adam lawley ieant rorward, rest- hg his elbows on the desk and olasping his hands.

‘Q. WHY HAVE

it?‘ son:

recognize the note of ﬁnality.

' Little Sands

Jiiillv rinnav. to

>3 OSTON ‘1057; ‘18‘°£";"

Q rt." Annie}: llnr I I Yunnan, u ' _' j ll a gm: U I

n nodcntcun. hunger: holding through tlcletl b Bolton may o“; staterooms Thursday gilt wing out nun can.

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lhﬂ Ill mm ~i°&'v'.‘."...."l'.l1l'?& " "

IISTFRI

srniwnup nun

“I disJke beating about the bush as much as you U0," he said, ms seen eyes meeting me oiherg "s11 be tram: with you. l will not 5:1] ms Milli-lei»; lol" the purpolse ior wlLcn ,y0u require it."

"Jan? vvllat will the owner have to bay?"

"i um the owner, Mr. Marlow. l can do cilactly what i. please with ‘llaveher s sanding.» I na-e ilotmn,» again-st tllelli, out a uvll i. Allie gluin- l-lAtlu-l lulu ﬁhuemp) pdtllntug unis wall. i. am a ‘laiiswortli hlctll. wlien l do Sell Ll'B.Vcllel"5 bllllulngs s wan; a ‘lanswortn inan l0 buy the plltpc, wno will devote it to a use l approve oi. Turn uluceecn l-iouse llltv your howl lvl.‘ your mm slots."

uiollliig uiscollllltcn, Marlow drop- ped his clgaretle, crusnea out as glowing ule with his snoe heel. 5e.- euted c. iresn one irom his case and lit it, a nervous gesture. n6 was not useu to being ocaten. l-iis iurced usrnlle was ulteiiaea t0 be mgrauat-

g. "Come, come, there must. be some basis oi agreement we can reach. Supposing you name your own terms‘! I am keen uii buynig lliat property. Mr. Lawley." he WU-a gram iousneas itself. "IWAPUIBIHIUKB l will endeavour to meet your wishes as lo reconditioning ine place to your re- quiremenu. l am sure you are much too w.se a man to throw away gocti money."

Adam Lawiey smiled indulgently.

"l am not avarlcious, Mr. Marlow. I have sufficient money ior my needs’ I arn old fSShIOllCCl enough to place some store by 56l1ilmEllE. love- ly Iqlldings, often eloquent with his- tory and tradition. are being swept away wholesale throughout the country to make room ior modern utility buildings which may or may

stubborn and there it is." Peter Marlow had enough sense to

is no use my bothering

ll, ‘I will wish you good ternoon." Marlow tiffened. ached for his hat and h gloves,

Y.

Unmoved at his disappggval the solicitor pressed the but of an electric bell. In the outer oﬂice Cheeps leapt up from his chair. I-le winked at Robert Berry and opened the door of the pﬂvaitentaﬂice.

“Show Mr. Berry . "Mr. Lawley is ready to see you." said Cheeps.

Robert almost collided with Mar- low as he entered the inner room.

“So, dr led Marlow, wedging a monocle against his left eyebrow. "I think I saw you performing in the ring‘ at the New Arena on Monday Robert smiled slightly. n "Financial! ." he‘ answered, you have reason mmember it."

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P- rn

To be Continued)

And Vicinity

liliir. Bier MaoKa is ttending the Carperiutily“ Courseyin (Jaharlotte-

The many friends of ML 81141 M23. Alex Stewart gathered a the home of Duncan Blue on January 12th, tptender them a miscellaneous shower in honor of their preceding marriage. Man useful and beautiful gifts were rece ved. Lunch was then served by the ladies after which an enjoyable evening was spent dancing.

ma; Sally Stewart and Miss Mar- ret Macbean spent the Weekend g Charlottetown.

left. Janua 19th en route to Salis- bury New runswick where they are engaged ‘in ‘ “ woods.

Sidney Stewart, Milton Living- stone. Norman MacLean, ex MaoLean, Clarence Livingstone and Walter Hayter also left January‘ 29. for Stewiacke, Nova Scotia w ere they are engaged in lumber woods.

The friends of Mrs. Mary Livingstone are pleased to learn she is recovering from her recent illness.

A social credit study club was or- ganized in Hi h Bank School House the other wee by Rev. W. I. Green and Mr. Charles Richards, fieldmm. There was a good attondanw. II“! it was decided that a meet be held every Friday night at ei t o'- clock, for the balance of win I‘.

The Young People's Union held their social evening at the home of Miss Mar ret MacLean. There was an except onally Rood attendance- The meet dent, Mr. ayrnond MacLean. in the chair. The Devotional Period was held ﬁrst alter which the even- ing was pleasantly spent in playing games. Lunch was then served by

isses Margaret Madman, Evelyn Stewart. Sarah Stewart and Mary MacLean. The boys supplied ice- cream.

The Ocean View Women's Insti- tute held thelr monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. John H. MacLean. On account of weather and road conditions there was not the usual attendance. The Institute has al- ready sent back 10 sweaters and 9 pairs of socks for the Red Cross for our soldiers and have ordered an- other supplv of yarn and a subnlv of sewing: the work l; to be done by the Women of Little Bands and High Bank.

The many friends of Mrs. George Livingstone are pleased to learn she is recovering from her recent illness.

w. Earnest Meohon of Murray Harbor was storm-stayed over the weekend at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Norman C. Stewart.

Hawkins: "Did you have any

Iuxiry loving economist on was declared

dict there wi

der control of

i.1>..... .i='i.zz..Ai I ~ A Wartime Slogan Experts Predict‘ "

Caviar and lmporiod Perfumes and Jewels Scarce but Old Household Standby: Still On Hand. .

_ heal Staff Writer

' "r rain-n m“ Perhaps an hitting

but g0 far the or- brackets lama 220% "w" u"

home budset hasolgeen little '

b mm . aviar wyiilplilckgly be greased g:

menus since the

R. trebled in ce. Some imported cheeses are er to fore the war and speci odes and sugared er on the luxury list ea and coffee are cos o: increased duties. s118ar is up a- bout 60 cents per 100 pounds, and butter is u about five cents a pound But most ousehold groceries lower in price than a. year ago, bal- ancing the total cost c: living bout its pre-war level. Experts ll not be the shanp ad- vance in prices there was In the last war because many products are un- vernment agencies. brands

l fl‘

rtors o special food

say t elr stocks do not average an increase in price or more than five per cent but there will doubtless be a larger increase shortly because cf

OUT OUR WAY

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ams. mar- uita are

tller because

available as war progresses. average woma can ind piemy o, gamma 1,, dﬁss, salon, which can be loaded onto two where prices are still within he; three-ton trucks and reach. stockings are n bi r worry Diving-hot shower baths to ‘I00 men than ever for women. Ther cos-thus in one day. It provides 20 show- llI-mped l0 per cent and is stil ad- ers and can conveniently be spilt into four sections of five showers

vancing. each to be set up individuelfy.

war-riskinsuranoeuudother war

muqoniwom

cents scams gm]- ei-s ileum their ' J suffer materially

d I c I] itffwmm“ mum“! “mm (wrm Tim B.

tries ve vered novelty and mi will: £8?!‘ 1:2 from at war. But olden cg , g and silver are filled more slowl

cause of transportation diffic has been solved m1- ths

“WWW mew be ﬁfe? exget% troops in front-line positions. The mo!‘ we mwe-w-m=-=w~ to ﬁf;i”c"nlhi..i°°ilftiif.itn‘émii ruling order and sh1PPm€ materials gnghgggninutoptggatlgitiblitnunrfnr Canada's first division soon will have one of these tricky affairs

for the person who will undoubtedly be a delay in

French in e1 gowns will not be so

As a rule, when a man is gener- 1n one British

ous to a fault. It's his own fault mobile unit has been established in an aboridoned garage. Men from

By J. R. Williams

he Is generous too.

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IN THIS SHOP-“I oNcE wAsA RICH MAN. Bur l MET "too MANy SALESMEN" Now IF you DON'T GET our OF HEREMY NEXT

STEP i>owN WILL BE TH’

NOW LISTEN, BEFORE vou snow HE'S COME wELuwELi.‘ ME THAT FIDDLE. SHOT euN. TOTH’ waoNc HAVETO PJT A aAc OF GOLF ewes, SWEEP- PLACE 1o HIM DOWN STAKE TICKET oo. WHATEVER. srAizr LIFE A5 A BAIj

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PENrrENT IAQH.’ SALESMEN ,1

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IS 11-4’ woasr 1 HAvE SOME PLACE IN TH’ saga-regains WORLD FEE AND ASTOVE ANveow WHO'S 1'0 LIKE To ‘UZYIM TO AvoiD RAFFLE 0F; IN ii-rsPiziNa

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MAY I‘ ATLANTIC

.. O'B- O CITY PLAOIB WBIATH ON CANADA'S WAR MEMORIAL IN OTTAWA of

UITAW Ont Provincial L "Bl-fly 100 me tour

party to Canada loo ed on,

ons ad. This bflefwgllilt impressive cere- d beizinni

e ng a two-day goodwill visit to CMIMJ of

more t an four =core prominenr. At- lantic City resl ents.

Later in the day the visitors were escorted through the Houses Parliament and at boon attended a luncheon at the Chateau Laurier given by rervice clubs with guests oi honor includiriizlames H. R. Crom-

OUR BOARDING HOUSE

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we COME oven Foam THE owts cwa FER "rue aie Doe Aeour HUNT TNIGHT, MIS’ HOOPLE v-A-Ti-IE MAJOR SAID VOLVO PM A NICE DINNER

OF SPARERIBS AN‘ KEAUT 4, uoizsE

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m‘ MISSIN‘ pup/w»- HAVE THE OTHERS Er YET ?

arrangemen h '52 made. m the

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1,000 men a day to the mutual benefit of the army and the rectory tor.

and citmiiiifu whni 0 c Q mberys of h good

a way: Nticnallhil ‘rain

WHAT ‘I0 D0 ‘ID Ill! HOG OIOIlII-A Al‘ BAY

sawmill 5?; ‘time

dilation or n Dominion can't» mi

them ‘w at to do in one the disease i ap- mannoe. Dr. A. I. C Veter- has a lioation on “B: Ch l‘ ma! be obtain free the Publicity and Exto D vision, Dominic m h ler is hitguhll.’ an?‘ c o a c y con g- usﬁisesse and does not pear to Alec y other spec-lea animal. It is own in everynpart the world, and is pre t the Uni States where it comes enor- mous damage. Canada, - ease appears time to time in v ts e country where the infection has been bro t in

some way or other. These ou reeks

h bee ui pleased. “The cage: gllythuep disease is a

e . While neg

roundin are not able to roduce h cho era unless the germ pres- en it must be remembered that germs thrive in irty ist and

d o dark places. and that Wile‘: Infection is once introduced among he’? kept of under insanitarv conditions, e dil-

ease spreads with great rapidity. Dr. Cameron in the pamphlet

deals with the questions of how hog cholera_is_ spgagLgarbage feeding. ‘illustrations injhe ptlmplil

— — With

I'M riurs RIBS AN‘ KRAUT/ Gor ANY

RADISH ?

into the

tom's"'of_the—disease’éiriti‘ t6!‘ death. what Shﬂlligﬂgg y cholera is surpovlfu the disease is dealt ' Canada and cleansing and tion. Therehre several

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THERQQ BEEN A LITTLE MISTAKE, eovs! w- THE GEARCHING PARTY srmars FRoM CHILI Joe's LUNCH WAGON! MQAvE A STOOL FOR THE MAiJbRv-w- WHEN , i-IE COMES I'LL RUSH HIM

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Thimble Theatre — Starring POlIlI-YE

BRINGING UP FATHER

ALL EIGHT-MAGGIE. BUT‘ m. HAVE TO 0o n" oN A QLJN - IT'S A TWO~HOUI2 srrzouu-

I WANT TO SEE ALL THEM SWELL BOATS ON THE BAY-

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trouble with your Prench when you W6!‘ 111* Paris?" Dorkins: "1

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CONTAGIOUS CHILDISHNESS!

n" 60UND5 A LITTLE LIKE wAvEs SEATING AuAiusr A SHIP

A BUSINESS OFFICE OR A PUBLIC , PLAY-

eaouno?

I DON'T KNOW WHY I EVER HIRED SUCH A BUNCH OF KIDS AT Giiigﬂ- UP WAGES ~I’M SlCKsVM DISGU TED.

I'LL <50 MAD-AS THIS/

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GREAT SCOTT, TALK TO YOUR HELP»

IS.,WHAT A WAY To YOU DIDN'T TALK "

By George McMzinus

WHAT DO YOU WANT— '

tutu Trip BARGAIN FAT§ES SUMMERSIOE runny, ‘£11m, u Rummy‘ "

SATURDAY, Km. ret. l9 mo

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