Evening Star Newspaper, September 3, 1931, Page 27

CHAPTER XVIIL AUDREY'S SECRET. HE funeral of Annabelle Querd- ling would in any case have been an outstandirg local event, but the remarkable circumstances of her death and the inscrutable mystery that enveloped it brought to- gether an enormous concourse to Wit- ness the burial. The shops in the vil- Jage were closed and the streéts were lined with people from the surrounding districts who were unable to find ac- commodation in the little church. Donald, Nancy and Jimmie went to the service from the Wade home, where Jimmie had just received the phone in- vitation to play golf with Audrey Win- ford the next merning. As they waiked toward the church Jimmie speculated vainly as to what message she had for_him. They were in ths church now wit- nessing the simple service, without flow ers or display, decreed in the myste- rious missing Wil that now had assu such an important place in the m: tery. The vicar had on the Sunday be- fore paid his respects to the lady of Merrow Craig and he did not repeat his eulogy. There was one hymn and then the casket was carried to the church- | yard. i Marjorie, Evelyn and Vincent stood by the graveside as curious glances of ! symphony, envy of doubt were cast | their way. The story of Vincent's evening visit had become known and | the suggestion that Marjorie and Dr. | Netherton ould tell more if they chose | was widely felt. Both Marjorie and Evelyn bore them- selves with simple dignity. ‘Their mourning dresses emphasized their pai- | Jor and they secmed hardly aware of | thelr surroundings. _ Vincent looked more self-conscious. Lionel Duckworth | and Mr. Morgan were close behind the | chief mourners. Maj. Gresham was | with them. Nearby stood Capt. Stir- Bill Netherton was present, but | ackground. All the servants | from Merrow Craig attended. { After the last word had been spoken | and the crowd moved | ame across the lawyer, | ked if he had mews of | the missing will. Nothing had been Jearned, he said, at the bank or elsc- where, and steps to establish an in- testacy would likely be taken soon, the | family meanwhile remaining at the | house. | Nancy had promised Mrs. Netherton to bring Jimmy over later in the day, | and it was pleasant to receive her hos- | pitality at Corner Cottage and to put | aside the sad recollections of the fu- | neral. Her visitors admired her little | house and her garden blazing with | bright blossoms, while as tea was served | she talked to them happily about many matters. But it was inevitable that the | conversation should turn, sooner or later, to the one engrossing local topic. | “I did not go to the funeral” she | told them. “Poor Annabelle Querdling. | A =ad end for her and a sad heginning | for the girls. Bill told me about the | inquest. Iong-winded.” | Jimmie wondered what exactly Bill | had said. He thought it probable the old Iady had been spared on account of the hardly veiled insinuations against | her boy. Her indignation would have | been far stronger had she even sus- ted then ‘Oh, there you are, Bill” said Mrs. Netherton as her son crossed the lawn, He sat by them as tea was poured, but | after a few polite remarks lapsed into a Ppreoccupied silence. “Anything special in your rounds to- da;f;mQCL anybody?” Mrs, Netherton a vicar 0.” ‘Then, with some sort of an effort, he pulled himself together and smiled at “Just the trivial round, | the common task, you know.' | Jimmie thought there was a hardness | in his expression that had not been there before. What was the cause of it? “If you piease, sir, Miss Blake is on the telephone.” 'The maid came from the house with the message. “On, it is Marjorie, Bill up before. Poor child! I w she wants. T hope no one is The old lady's tone showed she was | entirely unaware of the rumors that connested her son's name with that of their pretty neighbor. Jimmie, too, wondered what Marjorie wanted. Pos- !t he knew that, he would be nearer to the complete solution of the problem that baffled them. I, she perhaps was, but mental distress rather than physical seemed likely. | There was no explanation of her call Bill rose at once and went into the house. Apparently he remained in his | surgery. for he had not reappeared when Jimmie and Nancy left. | The next morning Jimmie and Au- | drey arrived on the golf course at the | same moment. It was quite early, 6:30, | for they had arranged to play nine | holes before breakfast with the Wades | and finish afterwards so as not to interfere with an appointment Jimmie bhad with Richmond The conversation was pleasant and the game interesting, but it s plain to Jimmie that Audrey’s mind was not At the sixth tee She rang der what eally on her game. she admitted it “Mr. Haswell,” she sald, “do you know what the people in the village are saying about Bill Netherton?" 4 | much help.” He thought Dr. Burbeck very | = | _“Do you mean !!1‘ connection with Miss | Querdling’s death?” | e Fhey say he Killed her.” | “y¥ou heard what the coroner said,” { Jimmie began after they sat down | on a bench near the tee. “It's not sur- | prising the villagers should jump to & conclusion.” | **But it is wrong. It is wicked. They | have no right to soy o think such things. Bill has done his best for them. | He 15 a_far better man than they de- | serve. Yet they are ready to believe all | the beastliness that that man hinted at. And it means that Bill will be ruined and his practice wrecked.” 1" As she spoke she jabbed savagely at the ground with her club. | “Not when the truth is discovered, if he is innocent,” Jimmle reminded | her. “That is why T wanted to talk with you, Mr. Haswell.” She turned her honest, pleading eyes to him. “Can't you clear this up for us?” “I should like to, but do not get He was smiling kindly | as_he spoke. “When Bill Netherton is | called to a case he asks his patient | where the pain is, and a score of other i things as to symptoms and general con- dition. If the patient refuses to tell nim, how can a correct diagnosis be made? So, if our friends will not tell us all they know in an affair like this, how are we to help them?” “What exactly do you want to know?” asked the girl. “The first thing is, does Netherton care for Marjorie Blake; does Marjorie care for him?” “They answered that. They both sald no.” “I am aware they did. Yet neither of them explained their frequent meet- ings, the impression the{ gave to Aunt Annabelle, and their long conversa- tion after they ‘left h They had been sweethearts, it is said. ‘What more natural than that they should be sweethearts again, when they meet so often?” He knew he was quoting Supt. Richmond, but he wanted the answer that he thought this girl might be able to_give. For some moments Audrey was silent. She seemed to be weighing things and coming to a decision. What could be on her mind? Certainly Jimmie sensed its importance and understood now why Audrey had asker him to play. Her hesitancy now convinced him even more strongly that what she had to tell him would not be easy to im- part. Finally she spoke. “I have called you in,” she said, smiling bravely, “and I will not keep back any of the symptoms that I know of. T will tell you what no one else has been told. It is impossible for Bill to care for Marjorie in the way you think—because he is engaged to me.” (To be continued.) Automotive registrations in New- foundland for the first half of this year were 16 per cent higher than for the corresponding period of 1930. Hundreds demand Y M (NOSTRO | It actually relieves HAY FEVER Summer Colds! At Drug and Dept. Stores! THE NEW elleffs Discontinued Styles in 585 to $135° Shoes = 565 200 pairs of shoes suitable for immediate and Fall wear, reduced only because of the broken style range. Black, brown, blue, and tan patent lecather and black satin d'Orsays . . . sports types in calf oxfords and combination elk and tan calf with gristle soles . . . brocade evening slippers . . some with alligator trim, Widths . (254 . pumps in kid and suede, 3 13141 4 14141 5 1541 6 6%4! 7 |7v3] 8 8% 9 Shoe Shop—Street Floor THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. ¢, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1931 ° | FANCY BUTTERFISH. Take an American Beauty sugar cured ham with you on your Labor Day outing for an enjoyable out- door meal. Special price for this week end. Porterhouse. .m 49¢ Hamburg ...m» 19¢ Markets for the holiday dinner we are offering our regular high- quality meats at exceptionally low prices. HOME-DRESSED BROILERS Very desirable food on an ing. ese chickens are :e‘:de: an:hplump, n:erngin( Lb. 33 c 17; to 2 lbs. Special this week end. AMERICAN BEAUTY Pound 25¢ Chuck roast is solid, tender meat, with just enough fat to mnk: it ::v:’ryt. A r:alt f:o:n Lb. 19 c your nearest D. G. S. Store will assure you a successful dinner. FOUNTAIN BRAND HAMS Anngher Washington leuding T s a1 D& ome or on your outing. SHOULDER CLOD ROAST......» 27¢ EEG'OFIANIB CENONE SIRING | .. /& 28¢ RIB LAMB CHOPS .............n 39 Round ......» 39¢c Sirloin ......m 43¢ AUTH’S Frankfurters, ». 32c Ham Bologna, ». 35¢ ROYAL PORK.....n 39¢ AMERICAN BACON ®. 33c BEAUTY SLICED |Pure Lard 2 v 5« 21e FISH REGULAR LUMP CRAB MEAT.... » 37c 40-FATHOM FILLET ............ ™ 25¢c IO | NORFOLK SPOTS...............™ 15¢ FANCY BOSTON MACKEREL. . ... ™ 23c SPECIAL THIS WEEK END Granulated SUGAR 10 -~ 49c SEASONABLE SUGGESTIONS AT REDUCED PRICES The modern housewife will find this list very useful in making her daily menus, as well as suggestions for the Labor day outing. Many nationally known food products are listed here at greatly reduced A firm, flavory flesh, with a heavy red oil. Just the food for quick meals or light lunches. Tall Can 29e prices. Read this ad carefully, then phone your neighborhood D.G.S. Store for your needs and it will cheerfully and promptly be delivered to you. o Canada Campfire Dl‘y Marshmallows Pure cane sugar, corn p and gelatine make GINGER ALE Chuparew MEvikmlGwor a 2 healthful, tasty food. A Labor Day Special simple supper dessert. 3 5o 40c || 15 7. 1 Qe LIBBY'C COOKED RITTER COOKED CORNED BEEF.No.1can 19C SPAGHETTI . icinn 88 LIBBY’S GENUINE CHICKEN AND EGG DEVILED HAM 13c NOODLE DINNER.. .Jar 35c UNDERWOOD PARAMOUNT SWEET DEVILED HAM PICKLES .. .12-05. jar 23C BLUE LABEL LIBBY'S F'NCY STUFFED BONED CHICKEN. . .Can OLIVES....... 8oz jar 0C Cut-Rite The cutter. 320 box with the metal Brueranes ROCK CREEK ¢ Lge. bots. GINGERALE J(contents) 2DC CLICQUOT CLUB ALL 5c bots. SOFT DRINKS O (conts. GINGER ALE..+..2bote. 21C GINGER ALE....3 bt 40C BEE BRAND ROOT . .bot. 15C BEER EXTRACT... SR -.&bos 29C TETLEY’S TEA B L e Lo L4 Lb. Pkg. 23 your Labor Day outing Tetley's Iced GOLD a wonderful thirst quencher. For All Kinds of P8G SOAP Lge. Pkg. 2 l [J @pfier and Easily CHASE & SANBORN Cusdelileveeyminal: 15; 290G . 38¢ Good with Dated, always fresh. AST Teiplorsaataticarton: ‘L5 ILC . Naw YerMsifivestta: Lo S w. 37¢ ORIENTA DEL MONTE 39c Ilew vacuum can, COFFEE Pillsbury’s Best Flour “balanced” 5 12 3 aiin e 5 20e 2 43e Sifted Sweet Maine Peas FANCY FRUITS AND FRESH VEGETABLES Qur fresh fruits and vegetables are selected with utmost care by experienced buyers, which assures you the choicest the market affords at all times. This, to- gether with our low prices, make D. G. S. Stores an ideal place to do your daily and holiday shopping. FANCY ELBERTA Truckload after truckload 6 Lbs. l 9c of the fanciest peaches the 15 LBS., 39¢ season affords are now being delivered from nearby Mary- land to our stores at most rea- CONCORD GRAPES 2 Qt. Basket l 9c sonable prices. Buy your 2 Baskets 35c peaches this week and save. FULL BUSHEL CALIFORNIA ORANGES Dozen 35e BASKET NEW POTATOES.........10 » 19¢c SWEET POTATOES. .......4»15¢c FANCY LEMONS. .. .. «29¢c & 35¢c STRINGLESS BEANS.......3 " 25¢c Fine for Table Use Medium Size Summer Rambo Apples A Large Fancy Apple 625 Exceptionally Good for Baking SPECIALLY PRICED! GOLD BAND BUTTER.......»35¢ AYRSHIRE BUTTER........ »39c SUNSWEET PRUNES. . .2-Ib. = 19¢ APPLE :nc: VINEGAR ... .. = 15¢ GUNDERSHEIMER’S RICH RUM RING A Delicious Rum Flavor Lb. Each zsc Butter Pound Cake. Something New! SEALD SWEET GRAPEFRUIT. . ..., == 15¢ SUBER'SUDS.. . ...........3==25¢ ALDERNEY uzivow MILK. . .2 wrs 25¢ BREWER-SNYDER'S™2% Ige. pkg. 90 ENGLISH STYLE - ASSORTED CAKES Made by Lb. Pkg. 29c Uneeda Bakers LIBBY’S TOMATO JUICE, 3 - SCHINDLER == BUTTER '3 WASHINGTON FLOUR, 5 »- 19c, 12 - CREAM of WHEAT v 5 LOW pkg. 21c ;::. 25¢ 23c 37c 13c Special { BUDWEISER (BREW) Amerieas Favorite Maur svRt? Beversee Vitalized —with sunshine by 1 ultra-violet ray process. Bottle 2 Bots. 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