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THE BANNEK-COURIER, OREGO CITY, OREGON, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1922.
Periwinkle
House
By Opie Read
Hluatntedby
R. H. Livingstone
Copjright. Tba Ball Syndicate, Inc.
CHAPTER XII
Drace was far too disturbed in mind
to sleep, and before the sun was high
he waited out alone in the gurden, to
muse upon his situation. Slowly he
paced his way along the path.' Some
one spoke, and he turned to face the
man Batoche.
"Monsieur, a note."
Drace took the paper and hastened
Into the summer house.
The note was brief, but full in the
expression of what had befallen Na
dlne, something to throb with the tell
ing of it: "As soon as you can, my
love' one, you must come to me to take
me from the man I thought my fa-J
ther, but who is the awful brute. Yes
terday he called, me a she-wolf and
told me 1 am not his daughter ; and
when he told me, my heart was light,
for then I have not within me the mur
derer's blood. Come not alone, Virgil,
for Tony will be here, and both of
them watch. I am locked a prisoner in
roy room, and tomorrow they take me
to Memphis to make me marry Mon
sieur Boyce. But I fear not so long
as I know you come."
Quickly Drace slipped' Up to his
room, buckled on his pistol, found a
rope, looped it with a hangman's noose
, and tucked it beneath his coat. Na-
dine .was not Stepho's daughter; now
he was free to act t Swift was he to
answer the appeal, but he was set
against her caution, the advice to bring
someone with him. It was his fight
alone, the execution of his oath, which
was not dead like the autumn leaf, but
fresh like the new. leaf in the spring.
He would shoot Tony, the dog, and
then string up his master.
No one saw him, not even the watch
ful Tycie, and he hastened toward
Willow Head, not having found a boat
at the landing. Never had the river
' seemed so broad, the current so swift.
At last his canoe touched In among
the cane roots at the island's edge
He leaped ashore, but was cautious In
the cane, an Indian In stealth as he
approached the house. He heard not
a sound, saw no smoke Issue from the
chimney. Perhaps the wolves were lu
wait for him, to snap him, but he was
now In full view, and he ran at the tor
of his speed. But near the house h
halted, peering about, looked in at th
door of the main room, found it desert
ed, then walked softly around to th
barred window. Nadine spoke before
he recognized her, standing In the twl-
light of her prison.
"My heart was loud to tell me, you
would come, Virgil. And you brought
no one with you. But of thut there
was no need now."
He stood In silence looking at her,
. his strength exerted against a bar at
- the window, to tear it loose, but th
,. wrought-iron nails were too long, and
he could not budge them.
"The ax, Virgil ! Is it lying there?"
Acting upon her suggestion, and
with no caution now against making
a noise, he cut the bars' away and
helped her through the window.
"Nadine, he ' said, "my oath must
' now be "kept."
His arms about her, he stood press
ing her close, and never had he felt so
-' strong, and surely never so deter
. mined. Her eyes half closed, her head
on his arm, she did not speak. She
looked as If she were at rest, and
t dreaming. He kissed her, and her eyes
;f flashed wide.
. "I have come to .hang the monster
that called you a she-wolf."
"When I have told you, yes. And
' now you will listen. Early I thought
I heard Tony and my I mean Stepho
la Vltte, go out. - But Stepho was not
walking with Tony, . the strong man,
but was dragged out in the rocking-
. chair; for some time in the night come
the strange stroke, and Stepho was
j paralyzed."
"Nadine I What are you saying?"
"I am saying that you must listen.
Tony came to the window and told me
what was happen'. I ask him to let
7;' me out, but he would not, for he wants
to please Stepho till the last, on ac-
count of the money that may be some
where hid. He went for the doctor,
'.' and he came but has gone away again,
for I hear him say he can do no good.
The old man was . out in his chair
t where he so often sit; and we will go
see him, for It will not be for long.
Let us forget all and be kind when
' ' death was come, Virgil."
"Tea, but where is Tony now?"
. "I think he is looking for the money.
Let us go now to the poor old man."
"You forgive easily, Nadine."
i She looked at him In wonderment
t "How can we not forgive when the
heart say we must, Virgil ? He use me
for the trap, which I will explain all to
"' you, but he give me the chance to be
; with you, and for that I thank him
; s and for not being my sure-enough
T father. . . . Come .with me."
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' Old Stepho sat In his chair asleep,
jbut as they approached him, he
opened his eyes, , looked at. Nadine,
then at Drace. -.
"Monsieur was ve strong. ' An I
' kill' you ' it 1 be' not struck down like
, the beef. An' Tony kill you If he here,
; .- but I send him- off for something. Ah,
the leetle 'gel, she hate me now?"
' 'Monsieur," she said, "I cannot find
It In my heart to hate. It Is the poi
son. Many times you were kind, and
I remember them."..
He bowed his head, and through his
tangled lashes looked up at Drace, Are
gleaming through brushwood. But he
spoke to Nadine, turning upon her a
less malignant glance. ' . . v
"The paralyze,-lt begin down here
an' creep up. When It touch the heart,
I was' go. I say just now that Tony,
he would kill the-strong monsieur. He
would not He be scared when I was
done. ....
"Your name, leetle gel," pursued
Stepho, "was Walton the daughter of
a northern man who live In the same
town with Mr. Drace's father near Cin--clnnatl.
You an' your mother were
carried off by my men ; but your moth
er, she fall from the horse Just as we
come to our camp and she die. About
her neck was a purse with money and
papers one that tell where more
money Is burled. After the war I go
back and dig up this money, but I
keep it for you, for your dowry. It
Is here buried under the hearthstone.
. . . Now now I beg you to go for
Father Tahan. You know where he
live. Quick, for it creep up."
"Yes, I will go. Virgil will stay to
keep you company."
".Let me go with you," Drace plead
ed, fearful that some, harm might be
fall her.
"No, my love one," she gently op
posed him. "You must stay here for
no harm can come to me now. Stay
here and be kind to him, fo kindness
is the will of the One above. You
will, yes?"
She kissed him fondly, and the old
wolf-eyes closed, that they might not
see. jnow sue was reaay 10 go. v irgu
steadied the canoe for her and gently
shoved it off. She threw him a kiss,
and rounding a green cape, raised her
paddle Into the sunlight and flashed
him adieu.
Drace returned to Stepho's chtr, the
old man shagging his brows at him.
Then thinking of the rope still but
toned tightly beneath his coat,? tore
It out and threw it away. Nature, he
reflected, had usurped his task, and he
could (safely turn over to her his
claims. A slight noise behind him ; he
looked quickly about, and there a few
feet behind him at the edge of the
cane stood Tony. Upon him the vision
of Drace's countenance , came, It
seemed, with a startling flash. In
stantly he fell back, through the cane
fringe, into the bayou. Loudly he
cried for help.
"Oh, monsieur," implored the old
man, "please he'p heeni queek. He can
no swim. An' he die befo' hees sins
they was forgive. He'p the po' wretch
monsieur. Queek, monsieur."
Virgil threw off his coat and his pis
tol-belt, and leaped into the water. A
moment before, he would have shot
the beast; now he would save him.
Tony was not In sight But soon he
arose, swimming, and Drace saw
knife in his hand. In the water Tony
was as much at home as a beaver!
He dived, and Virgil knew now that
It was his aim to dart beneath him and
with the knife to rip him as a skillfu
swimmer rips a crocodile. But In the
water the strong man, young Drace,
was at home, too, and turning about
with a quick swirl, he waited. Tony
came up; and now they came toward
each other, like rival otters grappled
and struggled, treading water, shoul
.ders up. Virgil caught Tony's left
wrist, wrenched his arm limp and
helpless, seized him by the throat, his
left hand steel-gripped aboutJhe mur
derous right wrist the knife hand.
No mercy now! Fire and water,
their game! Down, gasping, downl
agaI5and"waitedr the wind tangling
the tops of the cane. ;
He heard the canoe coming.
Father TahaiLwas kindly and soft
of voice. F"or many a despairing
wretch he had held the Cross. At
sight of him old , Stepho's eyes were
still hard. Time wears granite away,
but does not mellow it Not yet had
he granted mercy, .and for no pity
could he hope.
"Father, this is the man I would
keel. I hate heem, - the carpetbag
aire." ,
"It is not true," said Virgil, stand
ing near. ' "I fought against the carpet
baggers in June, In New Orleans, when
they were hanging a man. I cut him
down."
How great can be an Instant change !
The old wolf-eyes dewed soft.
" "Oh, monsieur, I was that man f
They hang me. I hear of the brave
man, but I not know It was you. Please
forgive me Tek the leetle
gel, an' I know you be kind to her. She
love you. For " you she would diet
Monsieur, I beg you not to think so
hard of me. . . . No, my leetle gel,
you must not cry."
"I did not know "you," said Drace.
"A cloth was about your features.
Think not of it now. Listen to the
one who has come with a message of
peace and forgiveness."
The priest devoted himself.to his
sacred offices. The wind moaned soft
ly in the cane. . . .
The priest spoke presently to Virgil.
"She must not stay here. Take her
away, and I will see that everything
shall be done."
Nadine stood with Virgil's coat
pulled close about her face. And Into
his heart she spoke:
"The sun is low, Virgil.- But you
leave me now no more."
THE END.
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, Twenty-five dollars were cleared at
the Epworth Lieague bazaar, last Fri
day evening. This included the money
taken in at the fish-pond and side
shows, as well as that made at the
booths. The program, which was free,
started at eight o'clock and included:
A violin solo by Miss Nettie Paterson,
accompanied by Miss Letha Shadl; a
vocal solo by Miss Anna Matlaski; a
reading, "The One-Legged Goose," by
Miss Beulah Snidow; a vocal solo by
Miss Ethel Emerson: reading,' "The
Widdy O'Shane," by Miss Helen Wal
lis; vocal solo by Miss Nettie Paterson.
After the program the side shows were
opened and the booth selling was con
tinued. Hot coffee and cake were on
sale. ' " ' " .
Mr. and Mrs. John Gerber, Joseph
Gerber and son Francis, and Aric Ger
ber, were guests of Mrs. Frank Adcock,
Sunday.
Burns Britton is suffering" with a
crushed foot, received while working
at the Crown-Willamette mill. An X
ray was taken at the Oregon City hos
pital, Sunday, to determine the extent
of the Injury.
Miss Harriet Snidaw returned Sat
uray evening from O. A. C, to spend
a two-weeks' Christmas, vacation at her
home in this place.
Misses Eunice and Marion Carlson
visited their sister, Mrs. Thacker, in
Portland, Sunday.
Among those doing Christmas shop
ping in Portland, Saturday, were: Mrs.
Dibblee, Miss Elsie Fellows, Miss Ma
bel Larson, Mrs. , H. Leisman, Miss
Mary Leismann and Mrs. McLean.
The Misses Mildred and Bertha Mc-
Killdcan of Bolton, and Misses Ruth
Miller and Jessie Babcock of Willam
ette, enjoyed a hiking and coasting
party, Sunday. At noon a bonfire was
built and buns, weiners, hot chocolate
and cookies were enjoyed.
Mrs fipnr?e 'Rntdorf snent a DOBlion
of last week in Albany at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. John Batdorf.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Adamson were
guests of relatives in Portland, last
Wednesday evening. While there they
attended the circus given by the Shrin
ers, at the municipal auditorium.
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Mrs. Joha'Beuck, has been' on the
sick list this week but is somewhat
better at the present writing.
Miss Dora Oldenstadt has returned
to her home after having spent nearly
a month working for Ralph Parker's in
Portland.
i Miss Lola Jennsen, the new teacher,
arrived on Saturday and school was
resumed after a week's vacation. Miss
Jennsen is from eastern Oregon and
was a Junior at O. A. C.
Ed Sharp spent Monday In Oregon
City.
Saturday, December 16th about sixty
friends and relatives met with Mrs.
Belda Sharp to help her celebrate her
eighty-eighth birthday. The ladies
circle at Stafford was also present.
The morning was spent in talking over
old times, as Mrs. Sharp is a pioneer
having crossed the plains many years
agp. At noon a sumptious dinner was
served, and in the afternoon a short
program was enjoyed. After the pro
gram everyone partook of the annual
Christmas pie, a custom enjoyed by the
ladies circle. Follownig-this the birth
day cake was cut and served. The
cake was made by Mrs. Fred Alligsen.
and was decorated with eighty-eight
tiny pink candles. - Everyone went
home happy, and "wishing Mrs.' Sharp
many more happy birthdays.
Those attending the dance at Wil
sonville, given by the Odd Fellows and
Rebecca Lodge, Saturday night were:
Mrs. Ed Sharp,, Irvin Sharp, Gilbert
Sharp, Harold Sharp, Aura Robbjns.
Erma Robbins, Otis Robbins, George
Oldenstadt, Myrtle Aden, Lola Jenn
sen, Mf. and Mrs. smitn Turner, xsor-
man Turner, Nola Turner, John Beuck,
Victor and Theodore Bruck, and Mr.
and Mrs. Homer Kruse and son Adol-
phus.
Norman Turner spent Sunday with
Clarence Kollemier of Advance.
Mrsr-Dick Oldenstadt and George
Oldenstadt were Oregon City visitors
Saturday afternoon.
Howard Turner spent Saturday
night and Sunday with Millard Sharp.
Mr. George- Aden was a Wilsonville
visitor Saturday. . - .'."''
Norman Turner spent Saturday in
Oregon City.
school is working hard and intends to
have a very interesting entertainment
Everyone is invited to attend.
Mr Raujol met with a serious acci
dent last week, when he.fell on the ice.
Although he was scratched up quite
badly, the most serious pain was .re
ceived from a broken nose. At last re
ports he was doing nicely. ,
Mr; Nussbaum is cutting young fir
trees and hauling them to Portland to
sell for Christmas trees
Miss Ruth Elligsen pent Sunday aft
ernoon at the home of Eva Chapman.
Miss Libby Ra"bick called on Chris
tine Elligsen last Friday afternoon.'
Those ladies from Stafford who. at
tended the birthday party given to Mrs.
Sharp, were: Mrs.'Zack Elligsen, Mrs.
Charles Tiedeman Mrs. M. S. Oldham
and daughters Mib'el and Adeline.
Mr. and Mrs. Arlie Aleshire calledon
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Chapman, Sunday
afternoon. .- ...
;A program will be given at the Ger
man Baptist Church,- Saturday night,
December 23. Some parts of this pro
gram will be rendered in German.
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Harry Elligsen left home Sunday
afternoon for Ashland, Oregon, where
he will accept a position as clerk on a
mail train. His run will be between
Portland and Ashland. Mrs. Elligsen
is residing -at the home of her. hus
band's parents, during his absence.
Earl Wells has started to attend
Union High school at West Linn. He
makes the trip on the gus.
A Christmas program is to be given
at the Church of God. The Sunday
Baker Plans made for operation of
one of biggest cement works in west
on Snake river near Home.
Rather than miss a football game at
Coaldale, Pa., 10,000 persons remained
in their seats and refused to desert
the game to fight a fire which des
troyed a house On" the outskirts of the
town. Appeals were made fore fire
men to respond, but not one moved.
Coaldale tied Shenandoah 6 to 6; and
the insurance companies paid for the
fire. '
American banks are after the issue
of bonds which Belgium is putting out
for public works in the Congo. Fifteen
or twenty .millions of dollars are be
ing raised for this pupose. ; Why not
push the sale of American utility and
municipal securities? '
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as (iis-Gifts for Everybody
We haven't the room to display advantageously all of our immense stock. This is the largest selection
we have ever shown, and, having bought carefully, we can quote you prices within the reach of all. Come
in and give it the "once over." If you don't see what you are looking for ask one of our courteous
clerks. It's possible it isn't in sight, but they will be glad to assist you. Below.we are mentioning a few
- of the many suggestions that will please. f
"No Mercy Nowl"
The head beneath the surface, the
hand still out, striving to stab. Slowly
the hand opened; the knife dropped;
the hand closed half opened, was
limp. Drace turned loose his grip.
The body sank.
Virgil swam ashore and came drip
out of the cane. The old man spoke:
"Tony ! Whar he?"
"I have drowned him." '
"Monsieur was ver" strong!" -
"If I had brought him to the shore,
he would have sneaked a chance to
murder me."
"He was the bad man, yes. He"
ought be dead, yes. I was to keel heem
blmeby. He keel the man here not
long 'go. Twice he go keel you, an'
once he snap the pistol. I set the trap
for you to be stabbed In the water.
Then there be no J)lood to tell the
tale. Now I am so sor. Will monsieur
pull me Into the house?"
"No. You would reach for a pistol
to shoot me. Stay where you are."
"Monsieur have still suspicion. We
wait" -
Virgil put on his coat, his belt and
sat down on the grass. The old man
was silent, his eyes closed. He might
be dead, but no matter. More than an
hour dragged by, the breeze moaning
in the cane. Virgil arose and stood
near the chair. Stepho opened his
eyes, but was silent VirgUsat down
For Her
Fountain Pens, Waterman's, Conklin,
Scheaffer, Dunn. Priced $2.50 to $12.00
Eversharp Pencils, Conklin, Wahl, Dollar,
, Priced ... ..n....35c to $3.00
Box Candy, , 1 , 2, 3, 4 and 5 lb. boxes
" Vogans, Whitmans, Thomases, Low
ney's and Krauses. Priced 50c to $5.00
Bottle Perfume '. 25c to $5.00
Perfume Atomizer ...50c to $4.00
Ivory Toilet Set........ $3.00 to $50.00
Shell Toilet Set: .....$2.00 to $15.00
Shell and Ivory Manicuring Sets ....$2 to $20
Serving Trays ...$1.00 to $4.00
Bud Vases 25c to 75c
Flower Vases ..25c to $3.00
Vanity Boxes in leather ..$1.00 to $10.00
Ivory in Separate Pieces.' 25c tpv$10.00
Dresser Alarm Clocks in Metal and
Ivory. Priced $1.50 to $6.00
Leather Lap pads ...:..$1.00 to $4.00
Combination Perfume Sets... .$1.00 to $5.00
Bottle Toilet Water 35c to $1.50
Work Baskets 50c to $4.00
Shopping Baskets .75c to $2.00
Fruit Baskets .-....$1.50
Flower Baskets 75c to $2.00
Incense Burners - 35c to $6.00
Incense iri'boxes 10c to $1.00
Kodaks $1.50 to $50.00
Ansco Memory Kits........$15.00 and $20.00
Photo Album 25c to $5.00
Music Roll ...$1.00 to $6.00
Box Stationery, 25c to $5.00
Leather Hand Bags...... $1.00 to $10.00
Leather Coin Purses 25c to $1.00
Leather Bridge Sets .....$1.00 to $3.00
For Kiddies
-
Dolls at '. price
Tinker Toys 75c
Teddy Bears
Tilly Tinker .. .:....75c
Radio Tinker ..$1.00
Tom Tinker ....50c
Books 10c to $2.00
Toys , ......10c to $8.50
Gilbert Toy Wagon........$5.00 to $8.00
Eversharp Pencils 50c to $2.50
Children's Stationery ........85c to $1.50
Dominoes .'.......50d"
Card Games ;........50c to75c
Lotto v 25c to 40c
Watches $1.50 to $5.00
Boys Knives ...75c to $2.50
. Don't forget a chance on a $10 Cedar
Chest with each $1.00 box of candy.
Christmas Cards lc to 50c
Seals .J : 10c
Tags , : 10c
Post Cards lc to 10c
Highway Scenic Booklets 25c, 50c, 75c,
Highway Framed Pictures 50c and 75c
CHRISTMAS TREE MAKINGS
Tree Ornaments, Candles, Candle
Holders, Tinsels, Balls, Cornacopias.
Priced from lc to 15c
For Him
Box Cigars.... ...:....50c to $12.00
Pipe 25c to $5.00
Tobacco Pouches 25c to $3.00
Cigar Holders..........; $1.00 to $3.00
Cigarette Holders.............. ..25c to $3.00
Fountain Pens ..$2.50 to $10.00
Eversharp Pencils 35c to $3.00
Watches ........$1.50 to $6.00
Alarm Clocks...:.!...... $1.50 to $6.00
Razors, Old Fashion $1.50 to $3.00
Razors, Safety, all makes 25c to $5.00
Razor Hones ..50c to $3.00
Razor Strops ............... . ........50c to $3.00
Playing Card Sets..:..... ..45c to $5.00 -
Leather Bill Folds .............;.50c to $6.00:
Leather Coin Purses ; ...25c to $1.50
Leather Card Cases ..50c to $3.00
Leather Money Belts ....$1.50 to $3.00 "
Kodaks $1.50 to $50.00
Poker Chips ..: ...:...$1.25 to $1.50
Leather Note Books $1.00 to $8.00
Brush Sets ... .....$2.50 to $13.00
Knives .. .75c to $2.50
Flashlights 90c to $3.75
Collar Box $2.00 to $4.50,
Fishing Rods ..$1.50 to $12.00 '
Reels $1.25 to $15.00
Fishing Baskets $2.25 to $7.50 ,
Fishing Tackle Books.......-....$1.25 to $5.50
Lunch Kits ....$2.75 to $3.50
Stationery 75c to $3.50";
DOLLS HALF PRICE D
We are selling most of our dolls at just
pricer Dolls with unbreakable heads, and
with human hair for 50c. Mama Dolls and
others, reasonably priced. " ' - .
Christmas Tree Ornaments,
Tinsel, Seals, Cards, Toys,
Boxes and all the "Mak-ings.
7th and Main Streeet
Phone 78
Electric Heaters, 'Irons,;
Curling Irons, Percolators,'
Toasters, Waffle I r o n s,
Grills, Stoves, etc.
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