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. Tracy was angry now. his law lei’- and hard. his eyes blazing.

“mo: two certs. I'd turn you across my knee right here and whale some sense into yonl" he told her recklessly.

Ann nodded thoughtfully. “It'| a twist in tho lines," she admitted judiciousy. "But I'm not sure it's an insy-rovemi-nt. After all, that caveman stuf: is te:ribly overdone. don't you think?"

] Grimly Tracy st-idlcd her. and then ho asked shortly, "Well. then what lines would you suggest?’

Ann's laugh was brittle. "Ono you could never possibly put over. so there's no use your trying it! Simple sincer 1y and honesty-civil I draw you a diagram?"

Once more Tracy studied her for n moment w"thout speech. And. then‘ hc said grimly, “Well, now that we're being frank, perhaps I might be permitted to point out that,

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why", he toln_ her viofantly. “It was because .' was afraid l couldn't make you harrpy. Because I was afraid l couldn't take care of you thc way you deserved. I knew that j-once vou were really mine. I couldn't go on living a: 1 lust you‘ 1-11 Yuul—-WBi'§Cd ‘out on me-be~ _cause 1 would: ‘t have anything to} live f0: " _ _

"But if I loved you. who should i‘ walk out on you?" aha demanded sharply.

"I don't how-itu-wcll. ! lup- pose it's chiefly oceans-s nothing really swell ever happened to mo that didn't-have to be paid for in painful coini" he adxnittsd wryly. his eyes bitter and Weak with memories that were nct happy. "Judging by what happened to me ‘in the past. l guess I sort o! took it for granted that-the happiness and hhn delight of having you could only be paid for by the mis- ery and agony-of losing- nfter| a little while And-I felt it would‘ be ens-Pr to-give you up without‘ ever really lowing you-than to- ‘Iloso you-afterwards." ‘ She stared at him. now. every trace of anger and fight melting away from her, he!‘ wide eyes filled with tears.

“Iracy-you poor lamb!” Ann

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Anni You do it very bazly." Her face mirned, but hrfora she could answer him, Nick arrived lwlth tn-iir dinner. And paused to that g moment, asking about “the grandmama,” and when he had gone, ‘Tracy suggested politely. "How i.- t.he Bfandmama. by the ray?" ‘ "Havhg the time of her life." Ann aviswered, attacking her din- ner joy as though she was really as hunzry as the should have been. “She's ‘camel an apartment she adores iiougv. Andrew and Mar- tha a little farm and insta‘led them cn it, and it.- hard to tell who's the muFt excited about it. Sarah or Andrew ann Martha. Janlc likes the new apartment. too. It's qnal], only E‘!;,y Onr bedrocm, bill ‘Sarah says she's cntcrtained house iguests all iler lire and new file's 'going 2c visl‘ inElPflti oi’ being. visited." i l 'I‘racy lcokcd startled. "only one ‘bedroom? Then what becomes of you?» Ann iackcd up at nim with a po- te prccnse 0t sunrise. “Oh. I'm erlisting in the WAC)’, she told him cheerfully. “Just as 5mm a; I ttfiish serving out my thirty days nttice to the Courier." "in the WAC?" fifvtestrd Tracy.‘ unbelicving. ' "The Woman's

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' Iielghhourly News

From Pownal Anti Vicinity

Mr. Wilfred Lawton of Pownal who was undergoing treatment in Montreal was aible to return by plane India feeling much improv- Id.

Mr. Fritz Campbell of Los Ang- elou, California, has left on re- turn after spending several weeks on the Island visiting relatives and renewing old acquaintances.

Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Jones who motored from Calgary, are spend-

lng a pleasant holiday with rela- tives tn Pownal and Charlotte- town.

Miss Lillian Cleghom and Miss Marguerite Rafuse, Ottawa have

ful field of Foundation A which the inspector repom among tho best on the Island.

Sunday, August llth was a his- wry making day for this little Province. Many of Pownal‘: little bqvs and girls will be reading in their Canadian histories a few years hence. August llth, i947. the carferry Abcgweit was turned over by such men as the Premier and the lieutenant governor, yes the Mayor was there and lent a hand, and Mr. McClure and others made speeches. Like a beautiful white bird she rested on the placid wat- ers of the Hillsboro Bay. In con- cluslon the writer can but say a beautiful thing The Abegweit and luck to Captain MacGuire.

On Tuesday night, August 8th the youth and beauty of Pownal and surrounding communities

gathered at the home of Mr. and f

Mrs. Robert Jones. This house has been spoken of as the house of showers. ‘This was no exception for showers of greetings were .ex-

tended to Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Jones who had recently arrived from Calgary, Alberta. Showers of good wishes for the safe return of another son of the soil descended on Mr. Fritz Campbell who had been spending a month at the Jones home. It is twenty-three years since Mr. Campbell left Pownal. Needless to say he sees many changes. Music both vocal

left on return after spending two weeks va/cotion at the beach.

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Carver and Mrs. Madge Singleton of Boston. Mass, were recent visitors of Mrs. Geo. Carver, Fbrrester House, Pow- nal. ~"

Miss Muriel Marglson who was. attending Berwick Camp, Nova} scotia. has returned to Ontario, and instrumental was much enjoy- after spending a short holiday ed during the evening and as the with her cousins, Miss Maude and I Flowers of Edinburgh came show- Miss Sadie Jones, Pownal. Icring from the bow of Mr: Shad- rack Jardlne, a wizard at the strings. Mrs. George Carver trip- ped the light fantastic to the en- -joyn_ient oi’ all present. Aunt Venue ins she is known is always the life _____ [of every party although she has

Miss Gail Sheitlow. Millview, seen many fiddlers come and go. was a visitor recently at. the home 1' After disposing of a bodntiful of her cousin Janet Jones Pow- shower of good things to eat, and m] ' iregretful farewells had been said.

i- [all departed to their homes, hop-

Among the boys attending the 'lng that the land of Fritz's adopt- boys' Scout conference at Camp|i0n Los Angel”, Cflliibrhifl. WOHZII Qcymnm was Meats.- Fmnk Mao- not hold him another twenty three Millan, ison or Mr. and Mrs. Am- years ere he return again to the brose MaoMillan, Pownal. land of his birth. Mrs. Campbell, ____._ .deceased. was the former Winnie

Mrs. Linda Gordon and Mrs. 'Gay, a twin sister of Mrs. Jones. Rhoda. Wood, Elm Ave, Charlotte- town. entertained very pleasantly at a dinner party for Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Jones prior to their re- turn to Calgary. On the previous "em"; M" and M", gym Jgnes’ liMilton W. I. was held at the home gown“, saw a junghggn m honor -of Mrs. Murdock Nicholson. In the u; Mn 5nd Mm yones__scrlbe_ iabsence oi the president, Mrs.

‘Stanley Proude presided. Eleven ‘members responded to roll call 1 with "Sing, Say or Pay". Two visi- tors were also present and join- ed the Institutef The Secretary brought the report for the execu- tive meeting of the District Con- vention which will be held in

One successful farmer here, Mr. EMI- Rfiylliy Hill- bmitted

Ambrose MacMillan has a beauti-i The other committees su | their reports. Mrs. s. J. Davies was . l! In, Ii, J. M..-il|I

. appointed to take a OPTOIIETIIM

gift to a child l‘ now in the Sanatorium. New com- Iitttlg and ‘asking Glass» ‘ namin- r. a |.

mittees were appointed as follows: School. Mrs. White and Mn. Dav- ies; Sick, Mrs. Prouda and Mrs. I ll to ll A It 01's r. u. ab. Iv OIIOTIHIII

‘Harry Moore. The next meeting.

Miss Natlle MacKlniion, Alex- andra is Spending the week end‘ with Mrs. Elizabeth Wood. Cav- endish Apts. Charlottetown.

SOUTH MILTON W. l. The August meeting of the south

Harvesting has begun in Pow- nal and like the hay crop prom- lsel good returns as was evidenced‘ by tho fact that farmers from many outlying points come in search of "good feed". The corn and root crop is exceptionlly good.

[icy Prouda when the refreshment committee will be Hrs. Cyrus Mao- Iaill, Mrs. Neil llacfleill and Mrs. Russel Oolu. The collection was 81D. A delicious lunoh of ice cream and cake was served by the hostess assisted by Mrs. Hooper and ma. D. The amine or the National Anthem brought the nicotine to l clone.

‘wui be at the home of Mn. Stan- ' 9"‘? In Ilsa

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hadn't you heard?" asked Ann ‘gently. . ‘ Tracy was half out of his seat, ‘his eyes hlazirg “Youl! do nothing of the sort!" he protested. dazelly. i "The only problem," Ann went on as rough qe hadn't spoken. “is ‘Junior. l-le tcd m" co-flrientially he wouldn't like an apartrr ent, and Sarah riaforjy three iroms. and Junior is growing so fas‘ that he would wag his tail once and wreck the place Sn l sll/ppfls.‘ the Only thing for him .s a boarding kennel ___1'm gram tids not going to be very nappy there maybe you could suggest something?’ she gnld it brightly. a: though they had been the most casual ac- quaintsnccs discussing a problem of only momentary importance |‘ Tracy ran his fingers through jhis dark red hair and said sharp- ly, "What's all this nonsense about your joining the WAC" I won't have it!" Ann smile mas a delicate insult. “More caveman vuff? You ncvcr learn rlc you?" she wggestcd sweetly “You have nothing what- ever tic do with my affairs-J’ I ' "LIst.:'»y'O'1"' said Tracy so loudly that "everal people turned from ‘lie bar to wok at him in lively caricsity. and he lwvcrcd his. voice. ‘See here. Ann. n!’ this is crazy ‘ousinvs. You know darned well ‘liat I ‘We you and that I vrant t»; marr" you-J “Yew-e ce-tainli" managed to keep that a secret~rerrrmbcr the night Lisrn wiied us she was mar- rled and Sarah tried so hard to play C'in’d? You balked like a — like av, Army mule at ‘he vcry thought of getting m"rr’ed to me I —" Ann reminded him. "And you and Sarah both knew

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lribly afraid of happiness"

He nodded grimlv. "I guess that sums it igp~—I'\e always been afraid —a little suspicious — of happiness; usually lhe price tag's pretty h‘gh, and—l wasn't sure I could afford it —not this tirie."

5 "My darling.’ she said huskily. "Wiil you pir-ase marry me. so I can-snake you happy and-teach you nct to bu Bfflid any more?"

He looked at her with. humility so new that it was deeply touching and laid very low, "would you clearest?"

"I'd~-idoi'e to.’ she told hfm and smilr-d through! the tears.

He icaned forward and kissed her. completely obi-volt] to anyone who might be looking on. In fact. ‘in that moment, he and Ann for- got than: was anyone else on earth save tn..- two of them.

For a moment that kiss endured and hen In quick alarm he pro- tested, “But the WAC, Ann—you— you wont leave me?"

"No, ilearesr." said Ann swiftly as she would have spoken to a. small and adored child frightened of the dark ‘I can aid the vrar effort q. the nome front - homes are teA-ibly important ycu know and-you are '-.nd o! babies, Tracy?" she remembered to ask in quick alarm.

Such a look of radiance came into his eyes trabslie felt humbled ‘and at the sarre time deeply proud that sht- could bring such a look

pon nim _ < “Fond qt’ ‘em? I'm med about “em.” said inn-y with simple fer- vcr. , Ann beamed at lllm oontentcdiy. ' "Then I'll do my bit by the war effort by rais'r»g a family’ she told tum happily. and ‘ner vcice shook a little. “Oh darling, fiarlmg - what fut-IS we ve beam-to waste so much time-when we mght have

not waste another min- ute," he told her simply, and his hand ncid hers tightly. “Tomorrow

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darling?"

She leaned forward and kissed him aim sail, her voice shaken with magic. “Tomorrow. my dear-

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And Nick, watching tlem from the dor-r o: the klhrncn turned and went buck, cxvrying the tray ‘ which was their dessert. knowing that probably there had never been a time when ‘hey were less inter- ested In food than at this moment.

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|enthua£astie vittors a, hearty wel-

‘By The Sea '

I Misses Elsarzor B211. Monctcn, N. B. and Marion Bell, Charlotte. town. spent a happy weekv vacation at the name of their aunt Mrs. B‘. H. wright, Victoria. I ' Mr. and Mm. ‘Wiiiam Gill. Ken- sfngtan spent azme time '1. Victoria last week g"t'sts of Mr. Gill's brother Mr. llerltert Gill and fam- ily.

Master Junior Mathcso... lznez-sld has returned Lcme. After a very enjoyable vis-t in Vctoriti guest of his nutit Mr~'. Stewart Ir-man and Mr. Inmen.

Mr. wcharr Bs-vce. Providence, R- 1’. ‘Net's, vfviior to Victoria last week guest- oi his cousin Mrs. Fin- llcy Ferguson and Mr. Ferguson, going on to Breacmlbane to visit qith his sister Mrs (Rev) D. J. Morrison and family-V

Mr. and Mrs. John Sample Upper |lifonttwie spent the week-end very “pleasantly in Victoria’ guess of ;Mrs._S'i.mple'1 brother Mr. Miroy Ferguson and Mrs. Ferguson. They also spcnt a few davs with relatives in Hampton before coming along to Vic oria.

Mrs. Edgar A. Mylod Taunton, Mass. is haViLg a nieuait visit in Victoria guest at The Orient Hotel. It. is always a ‘eal rieasizre to meet this chi-wning lsdy and her friends and acciiaintaicas here welcome. her bani: aft-r an absence of ‘wo years. ‘

Othei viIAt-Ifl with relatives and frfends in V-ctoria during recent

iwaeka have Imp Mr. Mai-Phat‘. his

daughter Mia: Belle Macfliall,‘ hll son Mr. Jack MacPi-iall, Mrs. Muc- Phail and threo sonl allo Miss Katie Murchison - all of san Raphael. California. MY. Neil MacPhall, who ta a brother c! Hr, Orange: Mao- Phail. Argyle shore and well past the four soon marl; matte the long trip from Ollifornia by Motor in company wit: the above named

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Mrs. Donald Murchison “many PM‘; m; mun 1n cull but

natives used furl to pay for their provisions. White fox. muskrat and mink poured into the post and was then resold to tourists or Pl"- ed on open auction markets It Edmonton, Winnipeg and Van- couver. '

of their friends anficl the pleasant surroundings oi the Village by the Sea. will lurc. them back again in the not too distant. future.

hi1! as and his many relatives --a m m;

"cent T195" 501' B (‘Pubic of wceksihere BEIOME more dea: as Bthe her sister-inwaw Mr. S2ymnur‘yeay5 m1] b;

- ' 1'19 Myers many others who leave o

. all from Somerviile shores on feUTn to their home;

Mul- II is twenty-six pars slnceiduring the Clmlllg weeks and who

Mr. Myers last visited the Island will have tn» pmgnre or Qrgsglng

and Th! wife had never been here on the luxur ous “Abegweifl we

ur Island

VIRGINIAN NOW BIG TRADER IN ARCTIC AREA

before. words with the ltind-Wxilm. They en] Charlottetown along Shore road by and upon retii

She was charmed beyond beauty oi the Wed a drive to Mr. and Mir.

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Soul-Ii the Islcnd last WCPK on return to way of Rocky Point their home n Mrs. Myers made a very =.njoyab‘e visit o; two “Mk5

(By lnld Namy, Canadian Prosa Staff Writer) EDMONTON. Aug. 24 —(GP)—- Stan Peffer, one of the most fab- uloul oi’ the north'a many notables has experienced more in the last

say come tag-iii. R- S. Crates left i“ Pennsylvania, after

The post at Aklavik was recent» 1y sold but the outposts have beau retained. The elder Puffer died in i942 and since then Stan has car- ried on alone, also acquiring thl dance hall, theatre, hotel restaur-

the remark it was all so beautiful‘

and ovri at ice hcme of fflffngf along the cour.

trysice that if one! friends ‘Vir. and MP5. s. .1. minsrmi wanted s lovely picture it could be'Bank of Nova scctbo. Victoria. This

en aiywheze We exteid to these‘ was their firs: visit to the Garden of the Gui! and they travelled around one thousand mil-s to “new (fiends $31195 and so. for ihemeelves the beauties and attractions i‘. possessed It is pl-asng n; note they went an.“ happy indeed that they were not disappointed, carrying with than] pleasant filCmuriCl. They n!” vlstflg several points of interest ' hm and were much attracted by the lo"cly mils and shores and w l-lamphire‘ csrwialy the birthing beaches which Concord and for lack weeks leisurely‘

quarter of a century than the average person does in a lifetime.

Stan came from the south-

Virginia-when still a child and isettlcd down in Grande Prairie, Altm, to lead the life of a normal farm boy. The year 1821 was the turning point in hi! life. His fa- ther established two trading posts in the north and ran them in con- junction witli the general store he had acquired in ‘Grands Prairie. Later he sold the store and went into the fur trade‘ buginess ex- clusively.

The first post was in northern British Columbia and from there the Peifers moved on to the North-

nnt and town power plant at Akla- vik

Life in the north becomes catch- ing, but now Stan says he wouldn't want to live there indefinitely “but neither would I like a billilllll that would keep ms from gctiinl up there about once e year." Ril mother, three sisters and a bro- ther all live in the United Btatel but Stan says he'd just u soon rc- main in Canada.

And as a matter of interest to feminine readers-he's a bachelon

ANCIENT STRATA Some of the oldest rocks know! to geologists have been found il the Grand Canyon in Arizona.

come to return again.

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Iviman, Aug- ustine Cove and Miss Ilattls Ross Prince County Hospital. Summer- side were recent Oiaitors with re- latives in Victoria. Thev were ac- combsnsra by Mr. inmanh broiner. Mr. John M. fnmar. Concord NH. who la now retireslirom the position of caremkei- o? the Ne Historical Building ln ls spending e .hree visit with his bro? relativ. . point iu visit his native .i.nd every as g hqppy two years ann is one of these day hoe a 990919 60 Whom the land of his birth plensan’.

Some wrena build an auxlliar! nest which is used by the nil-ll when the female is incubating.

KtlliIldFr o] ileiy 1101i- nil it is hoped their visit at the hospitable home

‘post and three other posts were scattered throughout the north. Small traders bought supplies and