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laf Bride By MARY IMLAY TAYLOR ' Autocikster Service, New York. Eleventh liutellment ^^^tonaethlng ewribU, must h*ve tod?” cried Ansie, with a ■J—I kaow U!” l^.Tk* major sodded, looking her eat ol the window. six or seven thousand. The house needs repairs. Why?” he added, ■ What^ hit him?” Haddon looked absentl}r out of the window. “How should • 1 know? Family troubles, I reckon. Mn. . ^ , I The bank holds the mortgage. “Therea Kin* Haddon coming, hn«,” he exclaimed. “Gk) let in. Angle; Tm going to tin- 101 my breakfast Haddon or no ? *doB! Ton can tell him so yon*ve a mind to.” Angie, flushed and angry,- hnr- out of the room, glad to es- •ape those shrewd old eyes. . Haddon would not wait in the half Had- don’t **Vhere’s the major? At break- tat? I'll go right in—it you «on*t mind?” and he went, in spite of Angie's protests. “Hollo! Still at breakfast?” he said, as his eye fell on the old ■nn's engrossed attitude. The major started up, 0hing from the table, but 0M stepped him. “Sit down, Lomax, I want to starve you,” he laughed. “I can wait—Angle didn't want •b let me in here anyway.” "I said 1 wouldn't see you un- •1 I’d finished. What's the mat- ftr at this hour anyway? I have- Wft robbed the bank.” KJngdon Haddon laughed. “Come In, Angie,’’ he said as the SM tried to pass quickly through the room to the kitchen, “I ■Aren’t come to talk secrets and war uncle’s crusty—I need pro- teetion!'’ Angie stopped, smiling and flnshed, and leaned on a chair, looking at him. She Hked King- *OB Haddon but she was afraid wf bia wife; she could not have asplained her fear of her, but it •Kisted. Haddon was sitting on the edge of an empty serving- iRble. "I came in to ask you a ques- tfon. Loma.x.’’ he said irrelavent- |y. “Yon know about such things How much is Gordon's place worth now? I mean the house end ground.s. including the river lot next yours." Major Loma.x pushed his chair hack, felt in his pocket for his pipe and began to fill it (aicfoily. “Near as I can figure—about it. I don’t know what to say about it yet.” Major Lomax rose and began to tramp up and down. “Where’s Gordon going to take his wife?" he asked sharply, “she’s rooted there—and so Is he, for that matter.” “Parhaps the young people think It’s old-fashioned,” sug gested Haddon, “or Mrs. Gor don’s tired of the house-keeping and wants an apartment—my wife does.” “Shucks!” the major sank down into his chair again, strum ming on the table with his fing ers. “You know better, Haddon! There’s some trouble. I’m sorry for Will Gordon. He’s a tise bouse ^th • besltating., relnctanl Step. ^^he . was trying to ^realfie that the plscb, whmh she had called horn® ever since Rodr dy was a baby, was no loogar hers. She had Just been tfjwn to the bank to sign the papere, mak ing over the house to Major Lo max, and her hand had trembled so that shd had to apologize Tor her signature. She went into the bouse, feeling a little faint and giddy. She did not know there was anyone in the library; sl^ went straight In and sank wea^^ ly into a chair, starlpg blankly at the sunshine in the old south window. " ‘In my Father’s house are many mansions—’ ” she whisper- dpn Had.doh wcir'amSKshe did apli (U^ld. Iti# do^’:: like hfsr. VSho's come to*’ see you, Nan cy. 1—" Nancy pushed her shaking hands. “Go out there and talX'to her—^In the other room. Don’t let her come in here!’’ Mrs. Gordon, reluctant: and ombarrassed. allowed herself to be pushed. Nancy thrust her through the portieres, drew them behind her, and went back to her lounge. She meant to go up stairs but she actnajly felt faint and ill. Bit by bit she became awa^e of voices. Now the words took shape and became sentences. It was Helena’s voice, her full, soft, sine ed tremulously, unaware that she {drawing voice, spoke aloud. | “He's taking car® of King; you Nancy rose suddenly from the | know my husband clings to a corner opposite. Her mother had doctor!” she laughed softly, not even seen her and the girl “He and Richard Morgan are had been silenced by her first glimpse of Mrs. Gordon’s face. “Mama, what Is It?” she cried. ’tell great friends now; I’m glad of it for I was afraid he wouldn’t tike Richard. Men are such qneer me—even if I have done j creatures. As a boy, Richard was good Williams Auto & Radiator Shop Phone 131—North Wilkesboro. Radiator Repairing, Body building. Motor Blocks Rebored, Extensions Welded in Truck Frames. General i’.epair Work a Specialty. ^ T, H. WILLIAMS, Owner. bnperial Casket Company Wholesale and retail distributors Coffins, Caskets, Metal Vaults. Direct factory representetives. SALES AND SHOW ROOMS m, iiT Floor F. D. Forester BWg. North Wilkesboro, N. C. John Rushin DOIXARS tmr • 50 CENTS oatvo wbm yvmbwyo |®Kn RioUi at ^ Bam valoel 600 HAVANA.pliM odwr m b«T as Se. YoirtlagroollmS { John lUssklas aro \nMtraad Un»r i img, hecswso ihm* b LamdMOTB hVXKA la Mi» TVy LUeii Ogm Moirwk,lI.J. »l«n, N- C. man, and she's a good woman. She’ll take it hard.” Th® banker nodded, glancing thoughtfully across at Angie’s pale face and pleading brown eyes. “I saw Miss Gordon on Mon day—in Washington,” he re marked thoughtfully. “In Washington?” Angie start ed. “why, I didn’t know she’d been away!” Haddon nodded grimly, con sidering her pretty flush and her round, soft eyes critically. "She was there all right. A decided beauty, too. I hadn’t no ticed it so much before. How’s the boy turning out, Lomax?” “Roddy?” The major twisted his old mouth into a queer ex pression, “Sowing wild oats. Had don. I reckon. He’s in New York, Greenough Trust Company, gets twenty-five dollars a week—or did six months ago. I haven’t heard that he’s increased in value," he added sarcastically. Haddon. who was observing .\.ngle. saw the girl’s wince of pain and the red going up to her forehead. “In love with the boy -too bad!’' he thought. “Family troubles drain a man's pocket sometimes,’’ he re marked sententiously. .Ansiie fired up, her brown eyes glowing with almost the wine tint of Roddy's. She was one of those gentle obstinate creatures who figitt to tlie last ditch for love. "They haven't got any family troubles. Mr. Haddon," she said liotiy. “They're very fond of Xaney and very proud of her; .she’s lovely. I've known her all my life—and—Roddy is doing well. .Mrs. Gordon told me so her self.” Haddon listened with his lazy, good-humored smile. “I wish I had a friend like you.” he said. .\ngie blushed crimson. “I'd feel very mean not to stand up for my friends. Anyone would— ! should think!!' •Major Lomax looked at her with a grim .smile. “My dear, there are a mighty lot of Judas es in the world," he remarked dryly. Haddon assented, buttoning up his loose spring overcoat, cough- iig a little as he did it. Major Lomax glanced up at Haddon wit.hout rising. “Going right over to see Gordon?” he asked shortly. Haddon. half way to the door, urned. “Oh. I shall send for him 0 come to my office—when he ■ets to the hank to-day.” “You needn't—I've bought it nyself.” “By Jove! You’re quick at a argain.” Haddon exclaimed aft- r a moment, “it was only just >nt ill the market.” Lomax noddel. “Took it over ihe telephone b’lfore you came n,” he said grimly. Haddon reddened and then ■lugl.ed. “I concede the honors of war!” le said ironically, making for he door. eomething—Bomething dreadful. I’m not an outsider. I—yon and papa don’t tell me anything! What Is It? Mama, you’re wretch ed! Is it about Roddy?” Mrs. Gordon looked at her blankly, Absorbed In her own troubles. “Your father’s just sold the house,” she said weakly. “Oh!” Nancy gave a sharp lit tle cry of pain, rising to her feet. "I tried so hard to save you both from this. Mama. I did it all to .prevent this,—and it’s been useless—useless!” she groaned. Mrs. Gordon nodded her head sadly. "It wasn’t any use, Nan cy. You know how your father feels. He’s paid hack seven thousand already.” “To Richard?” .Mrs. Gordon raiseii her eyes reluctantly to her daughter’s haggard face. “Yes, dear. He— your father would hav.v it so. That leaves eight more to 'pay, and he—” i Nancy rose and stood quite | still and straight, her white face j set. “Who bought the house?’ “Major Lomax.” so much in love with^me he of fered to fight King for trying to marry me!" She paused and Mrs. Gordon mumbled something, an Indta- tlnct sentence or two, evidently bewildered. Nancy sat np straight now and listened, although she knew that Helena wanted her to listen. “I cared for him, too, of course—who wouldn’t? But my father—you remember him, Mrs. Gordon?” “I—I think so, yes, I do.” Mrs. Gordon’s tone showed confusion. “He really insisted that I should marry Kingdon. I—well, I broke ray engagement and—” she laughed softly again, regret fully, “dear Mrs. Gordon, Rich ard felt it so much that I’m afraid sometimes—he’ll never marry now. I really wish he for hRHi^ fdeath!”' Mrs. Gordon-evj^jlsntiy did not rfce to the occasldn foiL Nancy, only lieard a murmuivgi There were a,few. words-more and then Helena's volw rose aga%, .keyed to carry far! as her listener knew. ”1. was 80 sorry thal^ Kingdon didh’f buy your house when Mr. Gordon offered It’ It’s quite a lovely old place. Yon' must hate to give It-up so sndde^y, Mrs. Gordon?” “Major Lomax wants ns to stay on—to rent H from him," explained Mrs.- Gordon, her voice bmaking. “I do hate ito leave It!" T should think- you would! Aad your son. Mrs. Gordon. What do yon hear from him?” she let her voice rest a moment and then, slowly drawling, “is he doing well?” Nancy knew, without seeing it,, the crimson flush that went^ up over her mother’s face. “Roddy’s always done well. He's doing splendidly now.” “I’m so glad to hear l£! King don was asking about him yes terday. He knows someone in the trust company, I think, a Mr. Beaver, a cousin of Major Lo max.” , . Nancy started, trembling with apprehension. She remembered Roddrs description of old Beav er with his nose to the ground. Did this woman know? (Continued next week) Pay your electric U^ht bill before the XIHli^ each month. 5 percent will be added after the 101 SoutherWPubtic Utilities Oil -» ^PHO^E420~ ■■'■'■I m MAOBIMB MAOB T JENKINS .HARDWARE COMPANY ■ r j. “NortSiweat North Caraina’a Largest Hardwiwa Star^ NORTH. WILKESBORO, N.C.' A number of people have re quested that we reprint our tri bute to Joseph A. Roland, whose death occurred at West Jefferson last year. We comply with this request with reluctance because of the possibility that only a few will be interested. But here It is In full. REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE BANK OF NORTH WILKESBORO ! at North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, to the Commissioner of Banks j at the close of business on the 5th day of March, 1934. RESOURCES Nancy's blue eyes widened., , » o. nao nn "He gave four thousand cash,” | Cash, Checks for Clearing and Transit Items $ her mother went on mechanical- i Due from Approved Depository Banks ly, mortgage. He—” she and then added more ■and there’s three still on the | A“l®^Not Apgroy^ Depositories hesitated cheerful ly; ‘IHe’s been kind, dear, be urged Papa not to sell -the fur niture. He said it wouldn’t bring enough to make it worth while, and—he wants us to keep the house—to rent it from him” “On father’s salary? W’h y I Mama, there’ll be on® pinch aft er another! He—he hasn't sold anything else, has he?’’ she add ed fearfully. Her mother sighed. “He’s sell ing all his securities except his life insurance. He hopes to net about two thousand more. That will be nine paid. But, oh. Nan cy. I don’t know where in the world he's going to get the other six thousand from!” Nancy sank down on the lounge. “Mama. I never thought of it in that way.” she faltered, “I had only the one thought to save Roddy from prison.” “Oh, Nancy, I don’t see how you could do it! When I was your age—'' Mrs. Gordon stopped with her mouth open, tor they ,both heard Amanda admitting a visitor. Nancy listened, straining her ears. “It’s Mrs. Haddon!” Nancy cried, springing up. “You see her. Mother, I—I will not!” Mrs. Gordon looked aghast. She had never known Mrs. King- ! Cash Items Held Over 24 flours United States Bonds, Notes, etc. North Carolina State Bonds, Notes, etc. North Carolina Political Subdivisions Bonds and Notes __ Other Stocks and Bonds Loans and Discounts—Other c Banking Hou.se and Site Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment o-OJWOU Other Real Estate i Overdrafts 223.136.41 578.31 NONE 35,000 00 61.134.38 46376.17 36362.50 669,649.67 TOTAL RESOURCES $1,060,347-97 LIABILITIES AND CAPITAL Demand Deposits—Due Banks ? iS’fci’oS Demand Deposits—Due Public Officials 62,157.23 Demand Deposits—Due Others 373,167.46 Cashiers Checks, Certified Checks and Dividend Checks — 8.749.41 Accrued Expenses, Taxes and Interest •• 50_.08 Savings Deposits—Due Others o72,9W-»2 Time Certificates on Deposit Bills Payable NONE Rediscounts NONE FIND OUT ALL ABOUT THE NEW 1934 MODEL Electric Refrigerator BEFORE YOU BUY NOW ON DISPLAY WILKES ELECTRIC COMPANY W. M. DAY TAL J. fEARSON Meadows BMg. Phone 328 North Wilkesboro, N. C. Bus Fares Reduced From North Wilkesboro To— Winston-Salem —- ?1,75 Greensboro - — 2.69 Statesville — 1-25 Atlanta - 6.50 Charlotte -—- 250 Lenoir - 1-00 Washington 7-46 New York 11.00 Bristol, Tenn 3.00 Boone — - - 1-15 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CALL 12 Atlantic Greyhound Bus Lmes NORTH WILKESBORO, N. C. TOTAL LIABILITIES % 871,978.58 Capital Stock—Common ? Capital Stock—Preferred 75,^.M Surplus — Undivided Undivided Profits Unearned Discount __—-7—--- r~ Reserve for Depreciation Fixed Properties L125.W Reserve for Losses and Other Reserves 363!-o-ol TOTAL LIABILITIES AND CAPITAL $1,060,341.97 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF WILKES, ss: R W- Gwyn, Cashier, S. V. Tomlinson, Director, and E- M. Black burn, Director, of the Bank of North Wilkesboro. each personally ap peared before me this day, and, being duly sworn, each for himself, says that the foregoing report is true to the best of his knowledge and belief. Sworn to and subscribed before R. w. GWYN, Cashier me this 28th day of Marc^l93J ^ TOMI.INSON Director W. W STARR, Notary Public. lOMLiiNbUJN. director My com’, expires Feb. 23, 1936 . E. M. BLACKBURN, Director. Wake Up Year Liver Bile j -Witbeot Calomel j ■ If lUs to® u art flMrisc ftsstr. mm •n4 dsMt Smaik. tt M1 ksnis. Oas UsMs m nm Tat 1 iHia sad ytw tsia* « law a «hUk tad ii M, Wta otmm taaala aal M tab ftt INI SB® dak M M--* la liata vita X«fe ^ ■ □ □ Mrs. Gordon dpened the old •orn gate timidly, and approach- BUiousness Gm wti llMgrh> ConstifSAtion Insurance Knocks Out Fire Losses Fire is bound to win the fight with you and your posses sions ... unless, like a champion, you lead . . with insur ance and “caver” always* Remember, other important, tkaugh inexpensive, kinds of protection besides “Fire Jnsurance”, will give you compile engage. Qmidi ns UiJby. Jforth InswTW^ Af^, he; ?1^^on:Plw Service” ^ NORTH WILKESBORO NORTH CAROLINA !0 A’” - , ELIZABETTH BARBJBR J. T. BRAME
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