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HEADQUARTERS FOR STAR BRAND SHOES AT STEINBERG’S DEPARTMENT STORE, WAYNESBORO rr *s» : ‘frail !j - By - Arthur D. Howdsi Smith Author of PORTO BELLO GOLD. Etc. fp. hv Brentano’s ) WNT) Service THE STORY CHAPTER I.—Harry Ormerod, pro -crH l traitor to Kin# Georgre as a Stuart partisan, returning from France to London, rescues Alderman Robert juggins from a band of assassins. Jug gio- proves to be the grandson of a *, n , i steward of Ormerod's father, to u) os itiggins feels himself indebted Ortiiet 'l tolls Juggins he has aban ,j(jrUu the Stuart cause. Cl I \ PTKH 11 —Juggins tells Or mer( li ot a Jacobite plot in the Amerl can ~o | ,,nies to weaken England by f ( ,ru irding French interests. Their Him the return of King James to the j. , giish throne At its head is one Andrew Murray, a Scotsman, and a Frenchman, He Veulle, deadly enemy ( ,f Orniorod. The two are in London furthering their schemes. Ormerod S( ms th' to.. Anticipating the plotters’ enr'y return to America, Juggins ar range'- for Ormerod to go there with let'.’t, to Governor Burnet, friend of jug-ins. and work to foil Murray “No, your lordships,” admitted Jug- Kius reluctantly. “Then further talk Is fruitless,” he went ou, while his colleagues nodded their sleepy assent, “We are agreed that there seems to be some difference of opinion concerning this measure. Were it not for the fact that his maj esty's governor of New York appears to favor the bill, we should consider tiie case made out against it unanswer able. But in view of Governor Bur net's approval we are resolved that the matter shall be referred back to him with a request for a full repori upon the issues raised, and pending the receipt of this report and a de vision being reached his majesty’s gov ernment will not take action in the premises. What is the next case for consideration?” The petitioners, much gratified flocked around Murray and his ape like servant, and 1 followed Master Juggins from the chamber and out into j Whitehall. “What will happen next?” 1 asked. “If 1 know Governor Burnet as welt as 1 think I do, Murray and his French friends will draw slight comfort from their triumph today. Remember he is three thousand miles from London and therefore able to think for himself. ; With you to help him—” T felt something brush against my coat sleeve and looked around. I had Just time to see the back of a gaudy red coat and a woolly black head crowned by an ornate cocked hat, dis appearing in the crowd. "Do you see?” I said. “Aye,” responded .Juggins grimly; “1 might have known it. Well, ’tis a les son in time. We will not forget it.” We turned from Whitehall into the crowded Strand. “Murray will figure that this delay gives him time to bribe and buy his will, either in Governor Burnet’s coun cil or in the government here,” con tinued Master Juggins. “At the worst he will think that he should be able to withstand the law’s execution for several years, and in that time much may be done —aye, much may be done, and in .more than one way,” he con cluded grimly. “Then doubtless Murray will send at once a swift messenger to New York so that his friends may set to work In his interest,” I suggested. Juggins stopped abruptly in the cen ter of the footway. “No, he will go himself. ’Tis too im portant for trusting to another. Thai was well thought of, Master Harry. We must not let him get ahead of us. You must sail on the first passage available. Do you follow me?” And he started off as fast as his tegs could carry him, bumping and prodding his person against all who did not move from his path. "Whither are we bound now?” I Panted. “To Master Lloyd’s coffee house, w here the shipowners resort for trade, shall find news of the sailings there.” Many men stood on the cobbles out side Lloyd’s talking. The coffee r oom and taproom also were filled, faster Juggins pushed his way through the shifting groups until he reached a burly, stout man who sat by himself at a table, sucking fragrant Mocha from a bowl. And what will you ha’, Bob Jug na •” demanded the burly man in a sulky voice. A good afternoon to you, Tom Jen klns,” returned Juggins. “How are filing to the Western Plantations?” “Aineriky ?” Aye, New York province.” ike burly man consulted hia record hook. We ha’ the ship New Venture, Ab b°t, master, sailing from Greenwich of the week. What’s your cargo?” “ Tis not cargo, but a man I would send on her.” 1 fear me she’s full up, Bob. But yesterday we sold four places on her -and she hath limited quarters for Passengers.” Muggins threw me a humorous glance. 81l be bound ’tis Master Murray of ew York she’a to carry,” he de clared. by, that’s true,” admitted Jer»- aa. “And some Frenchy, a friend o’ bis.’* 4 forgot my role of ’prentice lad, and 8 uved myself across the table. Not De Veulle? The Chevalier de v ®ulle?” i challenged him. J-ukins looked at me with mingled amusement and Indignation. fJ^h 10 i y ° Ur green lad that hankers glns the Frenchies so? ” he ask «d Jug- My master sent me spinning to the tloor. “Mind your place boy,” he rebuked me. Then he continued half-apologetical ly to Master Jenkins— “ This De Veuile put a slight upon me before the lords of trade, and the lad- -’tis a good youth and devoted, though frtsh come out of Dorset, as you may see was most indignant on my behalf. And now about the pas -.. Le. r!i pay well. Sure, you cun a ways find room for an extra man on shipi/oard.” “What will you pay?” “Three guineas.” “Four,” countered Jenkins In a monotonous tone. Juggins drew the coins from a purse and clinked them on the table. ' And is it De Veulle sails with’ Mur ray?” Aye; he goes on some government mission for Canada.” “But why does he not sail from Havre In a French ship for Quebec? "The St. Lawrence is frozen There will be no French ships for Canada for two months yet.” Juggins pursed his lips in that quaint gesture of a whistle which was a characteristic trait. “They use our goods,” he muttered, "they use our rivers, our trading posts, our people, the tribes which are friend ly to us —and now they use our ships.” “Often, admitted Jenkins disinter estedly. “Since the Peace of Utrecht we ha’ done a sight o’ shipping busi ness with tiie Frenchies.” “ ’Tis to our shame,” declared Mas ter Juggins roundly. “Why, ’tis business,” answered Jen kins with his first show of interest. “Show me u heathen, let alone a Frenchy, will pay a farthing more than on Englishman, and I’ll show you a better customer. Trade is trade, Leave politics to governments. If I make not my own living, will the gen try at Westminster carry my debts? I think not.” Juggins swelled with indignation. “God help England when men like you come to rule it, Toni Jenkins!” he declared. “Good afternoon to you. “One moment,” interposed Jenkins. “You ha’ not given me the name of my passenger.” “ ’Tis tliis youth here.” “He who hath the interest in the Frenchy?” responded Jenkins. “Well, lad, keep your bauds off him, despite iiis insults to your master. And what's your name?” “ ’Tis Juggins," interposed my mas ter. “The lad is ; cousin once re moved lie goes to seek employment in the New world. To tell the truth, though strong and willing,, lie is not overburdened with wits But he can swing an ax ffs well as anyone, and his muscles should bring him good hire on some wilderness farm.’’ “Aye.” agreed Master Jenkins tone lessly. In the street Juggins turned upon me indignantly. “Would you ruin us, Master H. rry he demanded. “Zooks, you were okt to plunge yourself into trouble by ycai forward manner! I’ll wager Jenkins is wondering now whether you are a criminal or only a half-wit. Why d:d you flare up over this De Veulle?” “Because 1 know him and I hat. him,” I answered doggedly. “Why? What hath he done?” “He is one of the gallants of th court in Paris. He came out of Cun ada some three years ago, and mud a reputation for gambling, flcklenes and daredeviltry of all kinds, but one* in the Toison,d’Or I heard him siui the poor young man I then served.” “James?” “I called him King James In those days,” 1 answered. “Yes, De Veulle was mocking tiie petty motley of our exiled court. ‘What is this king but a puppet figure for us to dandle in Eng land’s face?’ he said. ’Andwhat are his courtiers but other puppets to dress the show?’ , “His toadies all latigl “d. “ ‘And the most comical thing of all,’ ended De Veulle, is to think of this puppet king, with a puppet court, ruling over a puppet England while France [Hills the strings —as will sure ly happen some day.’ “It was then I knocked him out of his clialr.” Master Juggins ■ gripped mie by the hand with a warmth that surprised me. “Good lad !” he exclaimed. “1 would have done It myself!” “What? You are no Jacobite!” “I am no Jacobite," he replied In some confusion, “but no more were you a Jucoblte when you struck him. ’Twas for England, Master Harry; and a man’s country means more than any king that ever ruled. But what came after?” “We fought in the upper room of the Toison d’Or—De Veulle and I and a friend of his and my friend. My friend was badly wounded: ’ “And you?” “I disarmed my opponent. I dis armed him several times. When we THE TRUE CITIZEN, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1926 mj fPacks A treat everybody enjoy*. It’s good for young and old. begat; at "eiicc j found lie knew l;.it of the small swo. u remember, he had been brought up in Canada —and ’twouid not have been pretty to slay a man so at my mercy. Also, to treat him as I did was more humiliating to his pride than death.” “You did well. Master Harry. But granny will be awaiting us We must hasten.” He walked in silence until we had reached the house in Holborn. “How comes De Veulle in London?” he asked suddenly as we climbed the stairs. “He was in some trouble in Paris — what, i know not. The rumor was that he was ordered into exile. But if he sails for Canada, as Master Jenkins says—” “And on the same ship with Mur ray,” interposed Juggins excitedly, “after appearing In Murray’s behalf this afternoon —” “ —then there may be more to his enterprise than the mere punishment of exile from the court,” I concluded “’Tis so!” exclaimed Juggins. “Be yond doubt ’tis so. And mayhap De Veulle will recognize you.” “Do you think ‘my father’s son will draw back on such excuse at this hour?” I said. He laughed ruefully, and raised his hail for granny. “Ho, Goody! Here are two hungry forest-runners will eat your kitchen bare.” Granny tripped into the hall, a mug of bitter ale in either hand. “I heard what: you said, and Master Harry’s answer,” she rebuked him. “Think shame on yourself, Robert, to hint that he would hesitate before peril —and you sending him into it, too,” she added somewhat illogically, I thought. “Now, do both of you drain these. 'Twill wash the taste of the streets and taverns from your mouths.” We obeyed her. “And what luck did you have?” she demanded next. “He leaves us Saturday,” said Jug gins simply. She cried out. “So soon ! Must it be, Robert? Sure, the lad should have some respite from toil and fear!” “If he is to go, he must go then," rejoined Juggins. “ ’Twas because I felt as you did that I said what you heard, granny.” “And ’twas because he had a sound heart in him that he answered as he did,” site snapped. “If he is to go, he should go, l dare say; and the greater the peril, the greater the reward. Have you done aught toward securing Master Harry’s equipment?" He went to the cupboard, from which he procured a bundle of rolled cloths. Layer after layer was un wound, and Anally he drew from the wrappings a gun such as I had never seen before. Lt was long In tiie bar rel. well-stocked, yet very light and handy* “You may exclaim over it, Master Harry,” remarked Juggins as he sur rendered it into my admiring hands; “but you can have no idea of its value until you have seen lt tested in the great forests, where a man’s life de pends upon the swiftness and accuracy with which he can shoot. I learned that in my own youth, and so when I returned to London I had tlris gun made for me by the king’s own gun smith. after plans I drew for him. "There is none other like lt.” “And it Is for me?” I asked, de lighted as a child with a new toy. “What better use could it have?” he replied. “Oh, yes; and these go with It." He brought from the same cupboard I ghot-pouch of beaded deerskin and a powder-horn, ornamented with dull silver that would not catch the light. Also a b It of hide from which there hung in sheaths a delicately b ’..need hatchet and a long, broad-bladed knife. “These you will discover no less use ful than the gun.” he explained, draw ing the weapons from their coverings. “This which you call a hatchet Is the tomahawk of the Indians, used for fighting at close quarters and for throwing. This other is the scalping knife, and a deadly blade lt Is, too. You will feel them strange at first, but among my friends In New York there Is a Dutchman named Corlaer who will Instruct you in the ways of the wilderness.” “You shall have letters to Governor Burnet himself, whom I met before he went overseas, and to Master Cadwal ader Colden, the governor’s surveyor general and a member of his council, a fine, loyal gentleman with whom I have had some correspondence. CHAPTER 111 The Fifth Passenger Granny Juggins drew my face down to a level with her puckered old lips. “God preserve you, Master Harry. No, I an* not weeping. ’Tis— No mat ter. Remember always that so long as my heart beats there is room In it for you—and forget not that your mother would be hungry for pride in you if she were but with us." She kissed me tenderly. “I am an old woman. Master Harry,” •he said, “and I may not live to see It; but the day will come when you will be no longer a fugitive from Jus tice. So be not disheartened.” “And how could I be disheartened,” I demanded, as I set her down,-“with two friends such as I may boast of?” There was a mist before my eyes, and I was not sorry when Juggins broke in upon our farewells. “Aye, John Waterman will be wait ing us at the Temple stairs, and we have little time to spare if we are to get aboard before the other passengers. This De Veulle would recognize you. I fear, even in this disguise.” * I could not forbear a grimace at the reference to my get-up, a linsey-wool sey shirt, with homespun jacket and brer lies and a bobbed scratch-wig, the whole designed to give me a rustic appearance, which there caD be no doubt that lt did. “Never mind. Master Hurry,” ad monished Juggins as he clapped an ugly beaver of ancient style upon my head. “In New York you will rig your self in forest-runner’s garb, and for get that you ever played the bumpkin. Give granny a last kiss, and —” She flew r at me, light as a bird; her arms clasped momentarily about my neck ; I felt her kiss on my cheek; and then she was gone from the room. I may as w r ell say here that I never saw her again, although many a night as 1 lay under the stars l was to remem ber her quaint ways' her sweet, shrill voice and loving smile. But I had no opportunity for such thoughts as Juggins and I hurried through the streets toward the river, where a wherry was awaiting us. All the way he kept up a running fire of last-minute advice and instructions. “Guard well the letters I have given you. tiie one to Corlaer no less than those to Governor Burnet and Master Colden. Corlaer. though he be only a rude, unlettered woodsman, is none the less of importance in tiie wilder ness country He hath the confidence of the Indian of the Six Nations, a mighty trib \ or rather confederacy of tribes, Master Harry I have writ as strongly as ;= man may to Governor Burnet, bm ! would have you say to him all that you can think of to urge him to a vigorous course. Tis uo hour for liaif-wa; measures. We musi '•rush Murray once and for all.” We came presently to Greenwich reach, and steereu a passage through tiie river traffic to the side of the New’ Venture. Master Abbot, her captain met us at the rail. “The young man is not sure ofjiim self afloat, and wmuld seek his berth," said Master Juggins, after the prelim inaries had been passed. “As he pleases,” agreed Captain Ab bot indifferently. “Y’are the first aboard, lad, and may choose your quar ters. You may bunk with the second mate or one of the other passengers. But no." he corrected himself; “I should have said with one of tw T o of the other passengers. The lady hath a cabin to herself.” “The lady!” I exclaimed. Master Juggins pursed his lips in n soundless whistle. “So you carry a lady,” he com niented. “Aye,” replied Abbot. “Who is she?” “I/know not.” He turned to me. “And now, young sir, what do you say? Will It be the second mate er a passenger for companion?" “The second mate,” I said. He nodded his head, called a eea man to carry my luggage below and point the way, and walked off. Master Juggins drew me back to the rail. “ ’Tis best I should not wait," he said. “Stay below till you be safe out of Thames mouth, Master Harry. You should be safe enough now, but care is a sure precaution.” “I will not forget,” I promised. “And one thing more, lad. Do not stint your wants for money. Governor Burnet will aid you to draw whatever you may desire through the bankers in New York. Remember, you spend on my behalf. 1 would willingly use all I have to thwart Murray. When all Is said and done, we are at war with France. ’Tis no war of generals and armies and admirals and fleets, I grant you. But war it Is.” He smote the rail with his hand by way of emphasis. “What kind of war?” I asked “Wiiy, a war for the right to-grow and to flourish, a wav for trade. At other times, mark yon, nations clash over questions of honor or territory So their statesmen say. Actually there is a question of trade or mer chantry at the bottom of every war that has been fought since the world began. Today we are fighting with France for control of the trade of the Atlantic —and control of the Atlantic trade means control of the Western Plantations, America. We are fighting. Master Harry, with laws and tariffs and manufacturing skill and shipping Instead of with men and deadly weapons. “The country which wins the fur trade will win control over the great est number of savages. And the coun try which is so placed, especially if it be England, will win the military struggle which some day will have to be fought for dominion In America. So I would have you feel yourself a soldier, a general of trade, sent out upon a venture of great danger and Importance. It may be, Master Harry, that you carry on your shoulders the future of England and of nations yet unborn.” “All that I can, I will do l” I ex claimed. “Good. I cannot ask more.” He clasped my hand in a wringing grip.. “Good luck to you. lad. and write as occasion serves.” He went over the side with his lips pursed as if to whistle and a look of doleful pUiasure ou his face. Him, too, as it happened, I was never to see again. In fact,. I wonder whether 1 should not have leaped over the ves sel’s side at that moment had I real ized how complete was to be the sever ance of my life from all that I had known before. By the cabin entrance under the poop I found the seaman who had col lected my scanty baggage. “Where do you berth?” he asked me, pausing at the foot of the ladder-stairs “With the second mate,” He opened the door on the right hand, or starboard, side, revealing a space so tiny that I marveled how two men could force themselves into it at once. Two short, shallow hunks oc cupled two-thirds of its area. “Do all the passengers lodge aft here?” I asked him carelessly as he disposed of my trappings. “All save the negro; he is to sloeyi in the galley behind the companion way.” When he had gone I curled up in the lower hunk, which the second mate obviously had surrendered to me. At last T must have dozed, for I was awakened suddenly by Die strangest of sounds-—a woman’s voice singing It was a song I had never heard be fore, with a Soots accent to tiie word: and a wonderful lilting melody that was somehow very sad and all the while It was pretending to merriment I rose from my bunk. and. stealing to the door, set it open, so that I might hear the better. I was so interested in the song and the singer’s voice that I forgot even to watch the door of the cabin next to mine where she was sing ing. And judge to my surprise when the singar’s door swung open and she stepped into the passage, almost at my side. Her surprise, as was but natural, was greater than mine. So we stood there a moment within a long yard of each other, gazing mutely into each other’s eyes. Her face, flower-white In the dim light that cjfme down the companion way, had a sweetness of ex pression that belied the proud carriage of her head and an air of hauteur such A uniform practice in keeping official records of births, \ marriages and deaths called Vital Statistics —is im \ portant to all citizens of a State. Without such “Birth \ and Death Bookkeeping” proper certificates cannot be \ obtained, and the lack is often a very serious matter. f A birth certificate is frequently needed to prove a child’s [ age in connection with schooling or working papers; l or to establish the right to inherit property. A death certificate is indispensable in settling insurance or pen /} sion claims, and is often necessary evidence in settling estates and in other important matters. M n.dninini«i iUV'i W*«***‘ S * J< * / Complete and accurate recording of the dates and | causes of all deaths helps V prevent disease and thus I promote good health and lengthen life. Such a record I enables a community to compare its own condition of I health with that of other places, so that it may improve % its situation and avoid troubles which have threatened % neighboring towns. It guides industry in selecting 1 1 healthful locations for factories and shops, and helps home-seekers choose safe places to live. ’ r -■ . * • , No community should permit a human life to be begun unrecorded or to end without official registra tion of when and why* METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY as I had seen about the great ladles of King Louis’ court. Her hair was black and all blown In little wisps that curled at her forehead and neck. Her eyes were dark. too. “1 heard you singing,” I said. She turned and made to re-enter her cahir * But I raised my hand Invol untarily in a gesture of appeal. “I air surry,” I went on quickly. “I did no: mean to he rude. I —T could no. help it.” She regarded me gravely, evidently puzzled by the incongruousness of my voice and ray plowboy garments. “You are never Scots, sir?” she an wen ■ finally . iv t i ' n<>w Scotland.” BETTER THAN BARGAINS We started our Used Car business with the idea that a good car at a fair price is better than .a fair car at a bar gain price. That idea has now become a definite policy. Our customers can tell you why. MAP CHMAN’S GARAGE Waynesboro, Ga. ___ A USED CAR IS ONLY AS DEPENDABLE AS THE- DEALER WHO SELLS IT The citizens of Crisp county appeal for ycur vote against the proposed amend ment to the State Constitution authoriz ing that county to mortgage itself by is suing $1,250,000 worth of bonds with which to build power plants and engage in the sale of power as a commercial enterprise. On Tuesday, November 2, scratch on your ballot the words: “For ratification of amendment to Article 7, Seatt©* 7, Paragraph 1, of the Constitution authorizing the County of Criap to Incraaaa Its bonded debt for Hydro-Electric Power purpoaoa." J. S. PATE, i Chairman Crisp County Citizen# Committee A light dawned in her eyes with tha words. “Ah, then you will he knowing tha song that I sang! ‘Lochaber No Mora' ’tis called, and a bitter lament of ex iles out of their own homeland." “No, I never heard it before —but I have a brother bnried or, a hillside far north of Lochaber, in the Clan Donald country.” The sorrow that came into her face was beautiful to see. None but a par son who had Gaelic blood could have sympathized so instantly and so gen erously wtth a stranger’s grief. (Continued Next Week)