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8H VPOQYA 3‘ “"hmf... 9” IS Just team- 9 use. in this day8 “”1 ends in Lu W chat nee for a friend! Co. ”whiz, butâ€"we'll. you see my Peer, Major Lawrence, and lamb no danger That he will [FL Icznnot imagine what they have .found to fire at so long, “goat-minty not Peter. ‘Twould .5915: am he is even now in im cghnly eating supper. not .m; a smile 0:: the racket in You may have observed he m d an emotional disposition): 15 attenzicn has. indeed. been ‘ nflm fact. Yet that does not how he could be in two places ' and the same time.” fling that Peter. pleases to do We. His ways are net our Emma thpughts ‘our’ thoughts. .....4 the Advantage Was All: 73 $231? Pm. f0! Pale ”Ella elm“ ”a" When is Dr. Williams’ People, because had blood and tired 01m" Perhaps ‘rheumaâ€" 5mg through your muscles “3' 9‘ may be. your skin is i byrasheg, boils orxpim- Wiles. twinges or neuralâ€" ' °§ nervousness, irritability '5 331d a disordered stomach W'your discomfort in the M m are feeling “out of Itym usual sen. Quite ex- it fines and cannot devote ESE YOUR BLOOD "‘3‘ nerve inter Pink l moonâ€"your;greateet ‘is plentifully created ' Pink Pings, and with b100d in your veins egain health and in- Bngth, Then your skin rour eyw bright, your and you feel better. > better, and are able e tone to your tired and You feel better, mOSt powerful reme- IN THE SPRING sold "CF troubles are signs Door and watery, .re exhausted. You rich your blood at has left its mark d by most deal- e'i‘Sluzauiezd to take Same.” If you Pills from your But you by mail, “3 a" box or six Writing The Dr. Cm, Brockville, tonic treatment and nerves with Pillsâ€"the Pills ileVe he was orig- APRIL 3. 1914. must e he W38 “13 firing beyond StarlEh all nt of those the SW1 By Randall Parrish 1ft Luna...“ .-v “But it is not, it is terribly real." V"I care not; I would still love you in spite of all; you may be a spyâ€"a British spyâ€"but the fact would mean nothing to me. I would trust you, Clalne, your womanhood; I should know that whatever you did was in accordance with your conscience. and “But that is not my only desire,” I protested. "It must be weeks, months, before I can hope to see you again. I am a servant of the Colonies, and must go where I am sent; we are upon the verge of a campaign involving ex- posure and battle. I may not even come forth alive. Must-I go without a. word, without a hope? Claire, Claire, sweetheart, you have no right to turn me away, because of some phantom of imaginationâ€"” “But it is not, it is terribly real." ."I care not; I would still love you in spite of all; you may be a spyâ€"a British spyâ€"but the fact would mean nothing to me. I would trust you, Claire, your womanhood; I should .12., “an 4'11 3' “And Eric is the son of a. loyalist,“i §flaughingiy, "and wears a Continental: itunitorm. I am not privileged to go so ' far, restrained by the limitations of: sex, yet I may be equally a rebel." 5 "Which would seem to mean that all f ; your kindness toward me would have-i "been similarly given to any patrioti soldier." ' “Whyâ€"why, yes; 1â€"! think so." . “And I do not, Mistress Claire; ii Hrefuse to so believe.” Her eyes; lrflashed up at me, and I lost all re-l ? strain: in their swift challenge. “I am ; «going to speakâ€"just. a. word, yet i.‘ IIxnust give it utterance before I ride; ' out into the dark, away from you. i? ilove you. it makes no difference to: I no where your sympathies may be in E this struggle, you have won my heart. ‘_ i Look up, dear, and iiston. I am goingi Hack to camp, back to the campaign! T I know not what the night, what theg 1morrow may bring. But I know for; iover I love you, and that it I live I} shall surely come back. Will you be: glad? Will you promise me welcome?" I i “Yes, I care: any woman would. I: 18 not true that I have served you merely because you were a soldier of the Colonies. I think it was true, per- haps, at first, butâ€"but later it was dinerent. Ob! why do I say this! Why .do I delay your departure by con- seating to remain here in conversa- tion! Major Lawrence, cannot you realm that my only desire is to have you get away safely?” - - I H? â€" She threw her head back proudly, making no attempt to withdraw her hands. guise I could feel her tremble, yet there was no shrinking in her face, no alarm. "Oh, why were you compelled to say that! I tried so hard not to let you. 1â€"] cannot make the promise, tit would not be right." ‘ “Not right!” : “No, you do not know me. I told you before I was a sham, a fraud, not what I appeared to be. I will not ex- plain even to you, and you must not ask me. Only it hurts me to hear you say what you have, and be com- pelled to return this answer.” “You care thenâ€"you do not dis- “Yet I would like to beneve so,” 1 insisted warmly. “You are 1110 daugfx ter of a loyalist.” possible for the women of these Colo- nies to sacrifice as well as the men in the cause of patriotism? You must not believe that I have done this mere- ly for your sake, Major Lawrence." “But I deserve no gratitude," mak- ; forgive me.” ing no effort to draw away. yet look ! "I understand now more than ing into my face frankly ' Perhaps 1' think," I returned 1m iftly, “and I You have misunderstood. Is it not Etoming hack to learn all.” _-__11‘ us old friends. Surely you cannot be.- lieve me so ungrateful as your words seem to imply.” “Not‘ 11' I can avoid such a fate," I replied, holding her fingers closely. "If I believed that I am not sure but I would return to the cell. It has been a strange intimacy Into which we have been thrown; three days have made “Yes. ” she said obediently; thrn ex- tended her hand. “Goodbs. Major Laurence. I suppose this ends our acquaintance." “You will go straight back i house?" I did as directed. feeling the vslm of the suggestion. and. a moment later to all appearance an officer of Quecn’s Rangers, slipped through the thidzce of trees, and took the reins from he: hands. once." I answered‘éobe’rfy. "" ’ nos-'6'!) must not find you here, nor must Grant suspect your connection with I doubt if be But how can I leave you here unpro- tected? When this man returns to consciousnessâ€"~and that can mean but a few momentsâ€"he will be furious.” “I shall be safe enBugh. He will have no opportunity to find me alone again. Tonight I had no conception :that he was near. and was not even armed. Iâ€"have been afraid of him ffor months: he has acted like a crazed man. But you must go!" She caught my arm. urging me toward the thickc-t “where the horse was concealed; then suddenly paused with a new thought. “Take his hat and coat,” she whis- per-ed swiftly. "There are British pa- trols between here and the Delaware. Quick, and I will have your horse un- tied.” that '3" ity to find me alone ' had no conception . and was not even \~§ cl hm f It was already daylight when I drew * up on the bluff summit to gaze down ;.lnto the river valley. In the middle ldlstance small villages faced each 1other across the stream, and- toward :these most of the roads convergedâ€" ‘proot o: the existence of a ford. l i could no: be mistaken as to the town l â€"â€"Burllngton on the Jersey shore, and “opposite Bristol. I should be safe {enough in the latter, even it we had lno outpost stationed there. I knew homes along those shaded streets, where food would be forthcoming, and ‘where I could probably procure-a fresh horse. It was the nearer town, nestled on the Jersey bank, that I studied with the greatest care, but, so far as 'I could see, the single street was de- iserted. To the south, certainly two 3 miles away, a squadron of horse were riding slowly, surrounded by a. cloud got dust. Without doubt this was the ' ritish patrol that had left the village I 39:ng _W Purchased Auto Mr. B. L. McLean is the latest ad- dition to the ranks of Lindsay mot- orists. He has purchased a four pas- senger McLaughlin touring . car. Theta is no incident of that night's ride which I recall distinctly. I mere- ly pushed on steadjly through the ! darkness. leaving my mount to choose I his own course, confident we were headed toward the river. I was sut- nclently acquainted with the valley of the Delaware, when daylight came, to decide upon the nearest Lord. As to the British patrols, I must mm the risk of dodging these, but feit safe from! such an encounter for several hours] In truth I met no one, having no occa- sion to even draw rein. although we passed through two smalf vmages, and by a number of farms. I could not even determine that these houses were occupied; they were dark and silent, even the galloping hoots of my horse failing to awaken response. , l Uncover Captain Grant. The thicket was sufficiently dense to conceal us from the man, who re- mained standing 'at the foot of the steps. He was but a mere dark shad- ow, and I could not even distinguish that he was a. soldier, yet the danger of his presence was sufficiently great, for should he advance to the right he would come upon Grant’ 3 unconscious form and in that silence the slightest noise might arouse suspicion. Mistress Claire still clung to my hand, but only to whisper a sentence of instruction. I left her standing there, a faint gleam or white against thedark shrub- bery, mationlm. take the road running westward. Don’t mount until you reach thereâ€"- goodby." "Goodby. you will not forget me ?” “1â€"1 am afraid not, butâ€"but you must go!" “Go straight north. major, until you reach the hedge; follow the shadow of that beyond the ‘urchard, and then “We part friends.” the said softly. “Some day you may understand and forgive me.” “I understand now more than you I turned without another word, fuliy‘ realizing the danger, the necessity of action. Her hand touched mine as I grasped me rein. “No. no!" and she thrust 'me from her. “You forget. I am not. that. You must not think it even. See, that man is coming down the steps. He wm discover Captain Grant, and :it win be too lateâ€"0h, go, major, please go!" “Sweetheart,” I whispemd, "sweet heart.” Her lashes lifted, her head tilted back upon my shoulder. For a banr instant I guz'gd down into the dmnhs. “Thenâ€"I will-4 love you!” With the words I kissed her, press- mg my lips to hers: an instant they clung, and I felt the pressure of her arm the hot blood rioting through m) veins. "All the more zeason why you; should speak quickly,” I whispered, without releasing hgr, 1 '\~'ill you go. then? At once?" I "I pledge mv word.” ‘ She drew a deep breath, her e} 915' shadowed but I could hear the suiftg pulsing of her heart. “ Itâ€"it will mean nothing; nothing. " "Of course; onlya memory to dream over. ” ' “Whatâ€"oh, major, please!" “There are but three words to speak; whisper them, dear, and I go." “Three words-" "Such easy words; they are trem- bling on your lips nowâ€"4 love you.” "But if I do not; if they are false. Hush L There is some one on the ve- randaâ€"Seldcn must have returned.” I” To Be Continued. CHAPTER XX”. THE LINDSAY POST on commission. 2 first class broodsows. 5 first class sheep, all ewes. 2 heavy colts, rising 3 years old. 1 extra good farm roller. 1 fax-row cow and yearling calf. 1 first class pony and outfit. Terms as‘ before. stitched. 1 sett single harness, second hand. 1 cutter, second hand, in good shape. 1 second hand churn, extra good. 10 pair sweat pads, 4 dozen whips, 19 o: Kirkfield, one frame house with good stone cellar, soft water cistern with pump, and an acre of land, sta- ble for two horses and a cow, 4 hen pens well wired, six beautuul maple shade trees in front With property adjoining worth two thousand dol lars. Just the spot. for a. retired tar. 3 4 mer. Three churches, large school and ugood stores, and a good doc tor u _ ' village For price and all particulars. ~<..wwrv in lot. I z 25 two year olds, expected will be! 3 sold in lot. f g 10 horses, all kinds, workers andé : drivers. i . 1 second hand buggy in good shape. E z 4 sett single harness, double and; . m. 16 grass cattle rising one year old. 1 fancy bred Ayrshire cow and calf by side. 1- Holstein cow and calf 10 days old. 10 grass cattle 2 years old. 16 Cattle one year old will be sold NOTlCI‘I is hurehy given that after the ex- piration of twenty days from the date of the publication 0.‘ this notice. application will be made to the Surrogate Court {f the County of Victoria for grant of Lctters of Guardian- ship of the above named infants to Ioseph Staples ml the Town of Lindsay in the Coun- ty ()1 Victoria, Merchant. . [lived at Lindsay. this Twenty-Third day I of Marrh. .>\.l). 1914. S'l‘FAVAR'l‘ 8:. O’CONNOR, Lindsay, i ()ntzuin, Solicitors for the: apnlicant. Dat'ed at Lindsay this Twentyâ€" fourth day of March, 1914. McUaughlin, Peel, Fulton Stimson, Solicitors for Administrator. 50 head stock, cattlg and horses. 40 head of all ‘kinds of cattle. 25 cows, mostly all springers or just Extensive Live Stock} Sale Credit Sale AND TAKE NOTICE that after the Eleventh day of April, 1914, Walter Pugh, the Administrator, will pro- ceed to distribute the assetgof the deceased among the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to the claims of which he shall then have had notice and thatathe said Walter Pugh will not be liable for the as- sets, or any part.th'ereof of any perâ€" son of whose claim he. shall not then have received notice. NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to the Statute in that behalf that all persons having any claims against; the Estate of the said John Pugh, deceased, are required to send by post prepaid, or deliver, their names and addresses and full particulars, in writing, of their claims. SALE APR. 4 IN THE MATTER of The Estate of John Pugh, late of the Township of Som'ervilke, in the County of Vic- toria, Farmer, deceased. Notice to creditfifii IN THIS MATTER of the gunrfiinnship of the: persons and estates of MARY ELLEN HOUUH'I‘ON, RICHARD \VILIJAM _I:\MI".S HOUGHTON, and (iERTRUIHi ALICE IIOUGHTON. infant children of Bridget Ann Hmtghtnn. late of the Township of Ops in the County of Victoria, Married woman. den-358v", and of James Ilunghton 01 the same p‘ace, Farmer. WANTED â€" DRESSMAKING AP- prentices. Apply Miss Holmes, J. Sutclifie 8: Son's dreSSmaking de- partment. o FARM T0 RENTâ€"100 acres, 85 clear- ed and in good state of cultivation. lot north half of 3, con. 10, Emily, 0 miles from Lindsay, two miles from church, school, post othce and two stores. Leading road from Lindsay Buildings on farm medium. For par- ticulars apply to W. O'Neil, Lindsay, Ontâ€"WU. IN fHE SURROGATE COURT OF THE COUNTY OF VIBTORIA a clear deed with property, afi my to H. Lacey. box. 35. Lirkfield. ‘. A. Fanning Gec.‘lackson Prop. Auct. FOR SALEâ€"1n we beautiful FOR SALE OR 1‘0 RENT OOOOOOOOQ‘ 00009 G’Loughlin McIntyre ? CASHu-AND ONE PRICE : 990099 : § § E z 3 § § 2 5 QWWWOQMMOOMONW iTHURSDAY, APRIL 9thâ€"By Nor- man Montgomery, auctioneer, creâ€" dit sale of farm stock and imple- ments and one 14 barge power ga- ) soline engine, the property of J. ‘ LT. Birchard, north half lot 23, con 11, Mariposa. Sale at one o'clock. TUESDAY, APRIL 14THâ€"By Jos. Meehan, 'auctioneer, credit sale of farm stock and implements, the property of Eugene Shine, Lot 8, Con. 10, Emily. Sale at one o’- clock. ‘ +011 SALEâ€"House and lot on Ma- tilda St., Little Britain. A frame house with metallic roof, large front verandah and back verandah. House well painted»- and decorated. Good well with iron pump. Large lot. Apply to Miss Annie Metherell; Little Britain. half of lot 32,1irst ConceBBiOn Town- ship of Fenelon, on the Victoria Road, containing one hundred acres more or less. Lesa one fifth an ecu taken off for long Point Methodist Church on the farm. Post office on the adjoining farm. Sixty acres un~ der cultivation, bolance second growth timber, suitable for ranch or grain. For further particulars apply to Mylo: Haygarth, Victoria Road 10R SALEâ€" Farm containing 100 4 acres, being south half of Lot Twenty-one, in the 5th Concession of Mariposa. For particulars apply to Dr. W. J. Henderson, Oannington, Ont. FARM FOR SALEâ€"Bemg the FOR SALEâ€"A limited quantity of ,4 choice qalecbed seed) of the Irish Cobbler and F.‘ .. Early Ureka var- iety, also a small ntity of Empire State. :Price $1.00 per bushel. J. L. Calvert, Phone 117 R14. WASH GOODSâ€"A spring showing of Ratines for spring ceats’ and suits in pale blue, pink, white, champagne, these are 4-0 inches Wide, price ..... ~ ............... 75¢ NECKWEAR~~The newest creations for spring and Easter wear, shapes are extra large and wide ends predominate, plain or contrasting colorings. . A beautiful range of these much vaerd fabrics in dress and suiting weights, smart and elegant in appearance in two, different size checks, also in fancy irregular check effect, soft and pliable, an ideal fabric for draping purposes, at per yard, 25c, 40c, 500, 75c, $1.00..and l 25 Shepherd and Fancy Checks 250 to $1. 25 yard 200 yards of this popular suiting in a lovely color range purchased at a special low price for the spring selling, colors in- clude many of the new spring tones, also the popular staple shades, 38 inches wide, price ............................................ 50C Dress Goods Specials at 50c in brilliant colorings, are found in the new cloths for women now showing in this store. SALE REGISTER Marvelous EEJEWJJE’EWBWE’EEIEEB LIEJEIEFEJE The First Step F’ Prices reasonable and good work guaranteed. to do any House, (fli'iga'gw‘ewa' Automobile Painting. see samples ofat any time at my place. Am also ready to ham? paper for those wishing it, done- Have been studying the art in Toronto, am?! am again ready 1 have afull line of Wall Pa- pers, Bax-laps. etc., at. a. verv low price, wh‘ich anybody may NOTICE? AI?» ...usw LN Tn... “191‘ I have a. full line of W. (L DeSHANE has meant success to thousands of young peo- ple who wxotc for our ()ataloge as thv first step toward a. good .caFariwd position. Take the step today. Address Central Iubiness College, 3% Yonge Street, Toronto. Often means somuch. It W. H . SHAW. President. BWMEE} PAGE THREE. Liable Britain Miss Maggie. il1. hRev. H. gill deliver a ésubiect of vi W8 h, of Cant g3 spring 3 'gvicinity. iadden is s Q: the basen Mr the a: ! and the C12 cents for r childre: ale night are 388 Iftufe on hi Ltd, and it them, as it fl instmcni' inning, gav is usual ah Lair 3186 tons. While gramme cox ms Mabel a )y Missrs HI rd ‘3 reading naw, Mrs Squires vc , committee c Miss L. But: 2 SUI ye inciemenc {meday eve fite a good! ; Goods lear at 17\ J clear at 3 a clear at e good 5 sold at 9 19¢. SS E$0 The E iborne a: spending ”36 in I): and {‘4 ‘Y: 11. 100k fide the 368 in U opera1 folding utter its growth 2 been 1 save n: k lasts. visit u Maragafi ale P Visiti Ito to clear 2’67 p. H 'fi