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i rs a Te TE TS A PAGE SIX ho % La tA A" oh RR . RENE mes SO STR OSHAWA, ONTARIO, TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 1922, i -------- At the "Villa Rose" BY A. E. W. MASON CHAPTER X Continued "Well," sald Ricardo, at length, "good news will be none the worse for waiting a few hours. Bad news will be a little the better," "Yes," sald Hanaud, "so I thought you would decide," He took up a Con- tinental Bradshaw from a bookshelf the room, "From Geneva she will come through Culoz, Let us see!" He turned over the pages, 'There is a train from Culoz which reaches Aix at seven minutes past three, It is by that train she will come. You have a motor car?" "Yes." ' "Very well. Will you pick me up in it at three at my hotel? We will drive down to the station and see the arrivals by that train, It may help us to get some idea of the person with whom we have to deal. That is always an advantage. Now, I will leave you, for I have much to do. But I will look in upon M. Wethermill as I go down and tell him that there is as yet no news." He took up his hat and stick anc stood for a moment staring out of the window. Then he aroused himself from his reverie with a start, "You look out upon Mont Revard, I see, I think M. Wethermill"s view over the garden and the town is the better one," he said, and went out of the room. At 3 o'clock Ricardo called in his . car, which was an open car of high power, at Hanaud's hotel, and the two men went to the station. They waited outside the exit while the passengers gave up their tickets. Among them a middle-aged, short woman, of a plethoric tendency, attracted thelr notice. She was neatly but shabbily dressed in black; her gloves were darned, and she was obviously in a hurry. As she came out she asked a commissionaire: "How far it is to the Hotel Majes- tie?" The man told her the hotel was at the very top of the town, and the way | was steep. "But madame can go up in the omnibus of the hotel," he suggested. Madame, however, was in too much of a hurry. The omnibus would have to wait for luggage. She hailed a closed cab and drove off inside it. "Now, if we go back in the car we shall be all ready far her when she arrives," said Hanaud. They passed the cab, indeed, a few { window they saw Wethermill start up, | | aroused irom his lethargy. They | ever you do, do not frighten her," he repeated, "I am nervous. So much depends upon this interview." And in a second he was back at the window. | Ricardo did not move, He arrang-| ed in his mind the interrogatory which | was to take place. He was to conduct | it. He was the master of the situa-| tion, All the limelight was to be his, Startling facts would come to light, elicited by his deft questions, Hanaud need not fear, He would not frighten her. He would be gentle, he would be cunning, Softly and deli- cately he would turn this good woman inside out like. a glove, Every artistic fire in his oh vibrated to the dram- atie situati Suddenly window. "It comes! It comes!" he said in a quick, feverish whisper, "I can see the cab between the shrubs of the drive." "Let it come!" said Mr. Ricardo superbly. Even as he sat he could hear the grating of wheels upon the drive, saw Hanaud lean farther from the window and stamp impatiently upon the floor. "There it is at the door," he said; and for a few seconds he spoke no more, He stood looking downwards, craning his head, with his back to- ward Ricardo, Then, with a wild and startled cry ne staggered back into the roem. His face was white as wax, his eyes full of | horror, his mouth open, "What is the matter?" exclaimed! Ricardo, springing io his feet, "They are lifting her out! She doesn't move! They are lifting her | out!" For a moment he stared into Ri- | cardo's face--paralyzed hy fear. Then | he sprang down the stairs, Ricardo | followed him. { There was confusion in the corridor. | Men were running, voices were cry-| ing questions. As they passed the anaud leaned out of the knew the truth before they reached the entrance of the hotel. A' cab had' driven up to the doo: »m the station; in the cab was an unknown woman stabbed to the heart "She should have come by the omni- bus," Hanaud repeated and repeated stupidly. For the moment he was off his balance. (To be continued yards up the steep hill which leads from the station. The cab was owt ing at a walk. "She looks honest," said Hanaud, | with a sigh of relief. "She is some good bourgeoise anxious to earn four thousand frances." minutes. "We may need your car again the | moment Marthe Gobin has gone," Hanaud. "It shall wait here," said Ricardo. "No," said Hanaud: "let it wait in| the little street at the back of my | hotel. It will not be so noticeable] there. You have petrol for a long. journey?" Ricardo gave. the order quietly to|attended the sale of Holstein-Fries-| his chauffeur, and followed Hanaud | into the hotel. Through a glass win- | manville on Wednesday last. dow they could see Wethermill smok- ing a cigar over his coffee. "He looks as if he had not slept." said Ricardo. Hanaud nodded sympathetically. and beckoned Ricardo past the window. "But we are nearing the end. These two days have beem for him days of | great trouble: ome cam see that very clearly. And he has done nothing to embarrass' us. Men in distress are apt to be a nuisance. I am grateful to M. Wethermill. But we are nearing the end. Who knows? Within an hour or two we may have news for | him." deserted him. The window overlooked the main entrance to the hotel. Hanaud arranged the room, and, even when he | commended for the success of their {undertaking . second and leaned from the window | arranged it, ran every other other to watch for the coming of the cab. "Pat the bank notes upon the table," he said hurriedly. "They will per- suade her to tell us all that she has to tell. Yes, that will do. She is not in sight yet? No." "She could not be. It is a long way from the station," said Ricardo, "and the whole distance is uphill." "Yes, that is true." Hanaud replied. "We will not embarrass her by sitting round the table like a tribunal. You will sit in that armchair." Ricardo took his seat, crossed his knees and joined the tips of his fin- gers. "80?! not too judicial!" said Hanaud; "I will sit here at the table. Whatever you do, do not frighten her." Hanaud sat down in the chair which he had placed for himself. "Marthe Gobin shall sit opposite, with the light upon her face. So!" Amd, springing up, he arranged a chair for her. "What- said | confined to her hed with pleuro-pneu {senting their play, "Every Youth," | {at the church on Thursday evening! jnext, April 6 Mrs. R. C. Pearce,| | sale of their blue bird quilt also teok {quilt was first purchased by Mr. A. He spoke with great feeling, and the | E. Rundle for $7.50, who kindly put two men ascended the stairs to|it up for sale again and it 'was again Ricardos rooms. For the second time | sold for $6 to Mrs. S§ .S. Brooks. that day Hanaud's professional calm | The receipts from the sewing on of Nearby Places ---- \ (Continued from page 3) { A prayer meeting will be held in! the hall on Friday evening at eight | o'clock. | { Mrs. E. Robins has return 2 | They reached the hotel in a few | trom Wind elurne home sor after spending several | weeks with her daughter, Mrs. Patten. Mrs. John Branton, who has been | monia, was able to be up Sunday for | a while, | Miss Mary Cuirns is on the sick list. EBENEZER Several farmers irom this district | fan cattle at Beith's barns at Bow Ebenezer Dramatic Club ave pre- Mrs. 8. O , Annis and Frank Waiter | will assist on the program. The Ladies' Adult Bible Class held | their monthly meeting on Thursday | {afternoon last Mr. Roy Jackman, lof Bowmanville, gave an address on | the culture of flowers which was much appreciated by all present. The | place at this meeting, Mr. A. B. Werry acting as auctioneer. The {the bluebirds also amounted to ahout $18. The ladies are certainiy to be Mrs. H. H. Nichols is improving nicely after her recent illness. { The wedding took piace on Wed-| nesday last, March 29, of Mr. Wil-| liam Sulley, of Courtice, to Miss} Birdie McGregor, of Oshawa. | We are very sorry to veport the death of Mr. William Hodson, which occurred on Sunday, April 2nd, at After careful consideration we have come to the conclusion that under the financial circumstances of the majority of people a Sale of Spring Necessities would be highly ap- preciated and welcomed. PRE-EASTERSALE Commencing FRIDAY, April 7th We therefore offer a And Lasting For 9 Eight Days Ony Although the Selections are quite large we would advise Early Shopping. Watch the Windows for those great 8.30 Morning Specials. For the Boy A Sale on Boys' Wear will be highly appreciated by economical mothers. 25 only Boys' Belgium Cloth Suits, Norfolk style, real hard-wearing cloth and very dressy. Priced for 8 days at . $4.95 20 only Boys' Pure Wool, Navy Blue BOTANY SERGE SUITS, Norfolk style. Regular $18.50. $13.95 BOYS' TWEED BLOOMERS-- Brown, Grey or Mixed Tweed, pen- cil igs, Regular $2.50 to $3.50 pair. riced during the next 8daysat .... $1.69 Save $10 On Your Easter Suit 150 Suits made by the best tailoring concern in Canada. All newest styles and fabrics, consisting of single or double-breasted, conservative or novelty styles--a style, n fact,for every figure. Among them are highest grade Vickerman Serges, Botany Serges, Fox Serges, Tweeds, Herringbones, Worsteds, Cheviots and Homespuns. Your choice for ng $235.00 Of course, our prices run as low as $15. We have just received new Easter samples and styles for MEN'S and YOUNG MEN'S HAND TAILORED SUITS. The workmanship in these clothes is known by few, but our guarantee of satisfaction for 2 years or your money back will surely give you confidence to leave us your order for your suit or coat for Easter. For the Young Man We have a choice selection of Young Men's Suits, only one of a kind, each suit individually tailored and de- signed. If you wish to get real ex- clusive young men's clothes, then we would advise you to see our suits during the next 8 days. FINE NEGLIGEE SHIRTS --A beautiful assortment of patterns. Priced specially during the $1.00 GABARDINE - COATS -- Either "$16.95 95 LADIES, HERE IS YOUR OPPORTUN Us to be Highest Grade Workmanship and Material. ITY TO BUY COATS, SUITS AND DRESSES At the most remarkably and astoundingly Low Prices Ever Presented to You, Especially Before Easter. These Goods are Guaranteed By You Can Have Your Money Back if You Find Anything Misrepresented. Ladies' Suits 15 only Botany Wool Serge Suits, navy or Pre-Easter Sale at black, no two alike. There are all styles, con- sisting of plain tailored, semi-tailored or ad Men's Boots 108 PAIR MEN'S BOOTS, black or tan, round toe or pointed toe, regular up to $10. Priced during the $3 95 Ladies' Shoes LADIES' PUMPS, OXFORDS and Ladies' Coats 50 Coats, sizes from 14 to 42. Cloths consist of Velours and Polo Cloths. Colors: Brown, cape effect. These suits sold regularly for as high as $40.00. They are priced during the next 8 days at $23.95 A Small Deposit Will Hold Any Garment Ey --- ONE-STRAP SIPPERS, either black or tan. Priced specially Suite the next 8 days at $2.95 » Skirts 28 Plaid and Pleated Skirts. A tastier selec- tion at this special price could not be found. Come and pick out your skirt at $4.95 Special !! For the Opening Day Only 100 vards Floor Oileloth, not seconds, but perfect goods, priced while it lasts at 45¢ yd. Pekin Blue, Taupe, Fawn and Sand. We will not quote the regular prices for it seems un- believable to be able to sell them at $15.95 A Small Deposit Will Hold Any Garment Waists 50 Waists, consisting of Tricolette, Georg- ette, Crepe-de-Chene and Payette. Regular- ly priced at $6.00 to $8.00. Priced during our Pre-Easter Sale at $3.95 the residenec of his son, Mr. F. W. Hodson. Mr. Hodson was some! years over ninety, and had lived on! {the same farm for more years than any of us can remember, hence no| man in this district was so weil] known. He will be sadly missed by! his many old friends, as notwith-' standing his great age, he was able, to get about as usual, until this, his last illness, and his faculties were unimpaired, so that from his long experience, he was more tha mn ordi- marily interesting. His wife, Re- RHEU MATISM HEURITIS vs. 1 R. uly Ss hres beyond daub TRL: Tia most practical add becca Sp r, died several years ago! ~ land he had just one son, Mr. F. W.| Hodson, with whom he had been liv-| jing for some months. i TOO Mt MUCH U NREST | Springfield Union: Opinions as to the cause of "unrest" so much inl evidence vary quite us much as the aumerous forms in which the unrest manifests itself. Some of the causes! advanced are too much jazz, too much ! hoch, too much lawlessness, too much | law, too much restraint on the peop- | le, too little restraint, too, little] religion, teo much preaching. too | much unempiorment, too much lagi-| ness, and so on. It seems to be either | too much or too little of one thing or another. The only thing on whieh | nearly evervbody seems to agree is that their is too much unrest. { His SEASON is "MOST HERE { Florida Times-Union: | optimists and optimists,( but the ist of the world is the! | eity man who thinks he can grow veg-| itables that will come up to the pic- | {ture on the front of the seed id alogue, Congoleum Rugs Size 21% x 3 yards, regular $11.50 ¢ § 50 Size 3 x3 Size 3 x 3% yards, regular $15.75 $13.50 Size 3 x4 yards, regular $18.00 $14 95 vards, regular $13.50 £11 50 Sap 2% 2 34; Oilcloth Rugs vie res. $7.95 Linoleum Rugs yards, regular $12.75 $10.95 yards, regular $15.00 $12 95 x 3%; yards, regular $17.50 $14 95 x4 yods, regular $2000 $16 59 Size 21, x 3 Size 3 x3 Size 3 Size 3 Moire Ribbon 150 yards Moire Ribbon, 6 inches wide, Blue, Pink, White . 49 yard Silk Hose 20 doz. Silk Hose, ribbed top, Cordovan, Black or White, regu- There are! Wednesday at 8.30 350 yds. Curtain Muslin, 36 inches wide. Priced for Wednesday 'Morning for 10¢ yd. E NGEL' OSHAWA'S GREATER STORE Watch the Windows the Next Eight