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Shifting SANDS l>y Sara Ware BASSET! ? Copyright by Tb? Penn Pub. Cow WNU Serrlc* m m - ? - ? THE STORY CHAPTER L?The future of the ttlll I youthful and comely "Wtdder" Marcla I Howe, recently released hy death from her idling:, selfish husband. Is a con versational tit-bit among the house-; wives of the little hamlet of Wilton.: Eligible bachelors and widowers also evince a more or less unselfish Interest In the "Wldder." "tie woman t Ketch no nsh in Wiiton harbor." sniffed Rebecca contemptu ously. "Wouldn't you think he'd* t' known that?" "He warn't," observed Zenas Henry mildly, "flggerin* t<v In fact, twarn't to Wilton harbor he was goln*. Bank cashier or not, Charlie warn't that much of a numskull He was primed to fish In more propitious waters." "Zenas Henry, do stop beatin' round the bush an' say what you have to say. If you're goln' to tell us where Charlie Eldridge went, out with it If not, stop talklu' about It," burst out his wife sharply. "Ain't I tellin' you fast as I can? Why get so het up? If you must know an' can't wait another minute, Charlie went fishin' in Crocker's Cove." "Crocker's Cove?" gasped Abbie. "Crocker's Cove?" echoed Rebecca . "Crocker's Cove," nodded Zenas Henry. "Mercy on us! Why?! Why, he? he must 'a' been goln' "??began Abbie. "? to see The Widder," Rebecca In terrupted, completing the sentence. "I'd no Dotion he was tendln' up to her," Abbie said. ' "Wal, he warn't *xactly tendin' up <o her?leastway, not today. Not what 'you could really call tendin' up," con ? "Zsnas Henry, Do 8top Beating 'Round the Bush an' Say What You Have to Say." Is dieted Zenas Henry, a twinkle in his e. "Rather, rd say twas fother ly round. Wouldn't you, Lemmy? ouldn't you say that Instead 'twas e who tended up to him?" Sagaciously, Lemuel bowed. **Yoc see," drawled on Zenas Henry, 10 sooner had Charlie got Into the fat an' pulled out Into the channel pn he had the nsual beginner's luck P hooked a stragglin' blueflsh. Yon'd Khter seen that critter pull! He pst had Charlie out of the boat, rf shouted to him to hang on an' so I Lemmy. In our excitement, we pt 'a' bellered louder'n we meant to, lose in no time The Wldder popped ler the house. She took one look It' ha rile strugglln' In the boat, raced Irn to the Iandln' an' pot ont to Mm It about at the minute he was war L' as to whether he'd chuck pole, t, an' sinker overboard, or go over Ird himself. B^nlnlroi^n a/wi ? aha hai) fha floh. I[ imv&CI u ouifc auv uau UJC uaxr , as' while we looked on, Charlie ped down kinder limp on the seat he boat an' began tjta' up his I In a spandy clean pocket hand blef while The Widder gaffed the an' hauled It In." [y soul 1" exploded Abble Brewster, soul an' body!" ater on," continued Zenas Henry, irHe overtook us. He'd stowed r his fish-pole somewhere*. Least hie didn't hare It with him. When my an' me asked him where his i Las, he looked blacker'n thunder mapped out: 'Hang the fish!' beta' he warn't la no mood for , [borly conversation, we left him pme along home." CHAPTER II ?he meantime, Marda Hove, tbe ?cant heed to tbe feet that the Hkr affairs were continually en tbe Hp of tbe ootlylaf community, ?was not Ignorant of It, for ber Hre sixth sense made ber wen Hd. This knawMfe*; bovwrtr, Bd nettling hsit'aeJt sight here she been a woganjrieesed ?f cywdsoL _? . B? . .' :1 ' tPMy'fcr glowed In her pt; eyes t kie of Anticipation one mm I res of one who stands a-tipto e threshold of adYeo tore, itiy the had in her no tore a meltable spirit of hops that a onld destroy. She was still y d the highway of Ufa; aliorin ly mists, beckoned her along terions- path with per saasirs eenlASfln^ Kt/) hftAll acr pic wmtwwvu, ? an Qi >us one. But starts sometl e like that; and did not the ok affirm that a bad be ginnlni tor a fair ending ? Fort , the error bad been her ow had been free to choose and si choeea unwisely. Why whine ? One must be a sport and p game. She was older now ai ? fitted to look after her self th had been at seventeen. Only i nade the same blunder twice, experience had been & pltUema t, it had also been ? helpfu mvlncing one. The h Its griefs. Its humilia tions, break, Its failure lay be hind-1 ire all before her. It was h< a! She would be wary what i with It and never again would ander it for dross. If t gered deep within her heart unsatisfied yearnings, Marcia ely held over these filmy lmagin ight rein. To be busy? that i gospel She never al lowed to remain Idle for any great f time. Like an athlete set to race, she gloried In her physic^gth. Todj lie moved swiftly about the he 3 her deft hands made tidy ti s, she had that sense of beki* with the world. The mornli with an easterly breeze, had at e sea Into a swell that rose cally In measureless, breath lensity far away to its clear-c hire horizon. The sands had n< stened more white; the surf n< "led at her doorway In a prettle feathery Una From the Point, er snowy domains dipped Into m >ulent waters, she could hear tl ig roar of pebbles mingle with $ 1 of heavier breaker*. It a to her of home?home as she own it from childhood? as her and her father's father had ki The salt of deep burled cavern in her veins; the chant of the ?hoed the beating of her own hi Looq If at sd anything it was a com panion 10m to cry: "Iant It glorloi alive T and ahe already had st ie. >"ev< there such a comrade as Prince Hon ngs often proved them selves ale of grasping one aa other'i i?bat he? Never! She lever want for a welcome while 3 strength to wag his white of tall; nor lack affec tion sc s ne was able to race np the be i race back again to horl hlmael her with his sharp, stac cato y oy. Oh, s worlds better off with Prince han if she were linked up wl eone of her own genus who c >t understand. Besi e was not going to be alone, ad decided to try an ex peri mt Jaso bad an orphaned niece out is fiddle West?his sister's child- In her early, twenties, and ) had invited her to the Island risit In ill via was expected today. Thai why a bowl of pamies stood ihe table In the big bed room I bead of the stairs, and why place was heaped with driftw ady for lighting. That was a reason Marcia now stood critics eying her preparations. She ipedally desirous the old home look its best today, for the on world had contributed a rlchne ettlng that left her modi to lln . Sylvia had never seen the * She mast love It. But would Fhat was to be the test The room, money, affection enoug ro beneath the Homestead roof rlvla was alone in the world over, Marda felt an odd tense sation toward Jason. At, the pi his life he had given her back tedom. It was s royal gift s owed him something in return had ]?a or mourned hia k? Soon l? beginning of their Ufa rogethi had discovered ha m not an person she had aappoaed him. By recklessness which had to cow bewitched her and which aba bight to be manliness had been lombast and bravado. At boctois* a braggart?small, eow ardlyjteless?a ship without a Endfwith good looks and a devil-Je charm, he had called her bland pleaded hia need of her, W had mistaken pity for leva slaved that te help guide hia fwf craft Into port was a heaiulnlaalon. AhJhad over-estimated both her o#er and his sincerity. Ja son ? nal desire to alter hli gjii stead day by day he slippeftr and lower and, mnaMa to al4m prevent disaster, she had been |to loek on. HeJor Mm" was dead, and har self-alwaa dealt a bnmlhatlBff Stool aba reproached herself for tiledy ?ndi acfitintalm the past,, fed whether Mia might net fan |beep as psflent, sympa Sta|Dldh? defeat Xa at har r8* I ???' a MAURY NEWS I (By MISS MATTIE LEE SUGG) ! PERSONALS 3 ' Miss Mary Miorphy spent Sunday with Miss Esther Leon Albritton. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Hardy were visitors in Benson Tuesday night. Mr. Harmon Hardy and Miss Vir ginia White were in Kinston Monday night. Mrs. S. M. Hardy and Mrs. J. B. Frixxeile were in Farmville Monday afternoon. Misses Elva, Mat tie Lee and Eliza beth Sugg were Greenville shoppers Tuesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Mayo, Miss Helen Hardy and Miss Maxine Mat thews were Raleigh shoppers Mon day. Mrs. M. H. Tucker and Mrs. Hardy Albritton and daughter Esther Lou were shoppers in Farmville Tuesday afternoon. - ? v Misses Marjorie Mayo, lqu miw? and Miss Mary Elizabeth Singletary attended the show in Goldsboro Mon day afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. H. N. Hardy, Mrs. Leon Burnely of Wilson spent Sun day with Mr. C. L. Hardy and Mrs. M. H. Tucker. Mrs. Herbert Sugg and Mrs. J. S. Hardy entertained the U. D. C. at the" home of the former on Wednes day afternoon. Mr. R. E. Williford spent Saturday in Fayetteville, Misses Virginia White and Jewell Jackson accompan ied him as far as Goldsboro and Dunn. " - - M Maury High School bad one ox the largest openings last Thursday morning with 685 in attendance. They have eight new teachers and are as follows: High school, R. E. Williford, principal, George Warren, Clara Fussell, Miriam Mullen, Lula Moore, and Eloise Camp. Elemen tary school: Martha Moseley, Mrs. Hubert Dixon, Florence Collier, Haz el Ruth Turnage, Dixie Barrett, Katie Lee Johnston, Adele Cobb, Mary Alice Bullock, Jewell Jackson, Elva Sugg, Mayona Mayo, Rose Pipkin, Virginia White and Mary Elizabeth Singletary. SURPRISE BIRTHDAY SUPPER Mrs. Bert Hardy of Maury de lightfully entertained a host of friends at a surprise birthday sap per honoring her husband, Monday, September 16, at 7:00 P. M. Mr. Hardy was intentionally called away from home late during the afternoon and when he returned he found the guests assembled at his home. His puzzled expression showed all that he had no idea of what was about to happen until someone called "Happy birthday to you," Mr. Hardy. The guests were led to a table out on the lawn by Mrs. Hardy Albritton, where they were served barbecue, cole slaw, sandwiches, candied yams, fried chicken, cake, pickles, corn sticks und iced tea, by the hostess. After the picnic supper music was rendered by Misses Turnage and Johnson at the piano and several vo cal selections given by Miss Jack son and Collier. Those enjoying the hospitality of- Mrs. Hardy were: Mes sers and Mesdames R. E. Williford, S. M. Hardy, L. L. Hardy, J. T. Har dy, J. B. Frizzelle, Hardy Albritton, I* A. Moye; Mrs. M. H. pucker, C. L. Hardy of Maury; Misses Mullen, Cobb, Pipkin, Mayo, Bullock, Turn age, Moseley, Johnson, Singletary, White, Jackson, Barret,. Camp, Pus sel and Collier of the Maury School faculty; out of town guests were: Messrs. and Mesdames Fred Avery, Alonza Edwards, Joe Eagles, C. C. Creech; Mesdames Dr. Carroll and Willie Morris; Miss Winnie Harper, Messrs Marion Dail, Harmon Hardy, Herman Morris, James Hardy, Clar ence Moye, Paul Albritton ami Ed Smith. ________ Ninety hogs, sold for Edgecombe fanners by the local Mntoal Live* stock Association brought the ship* pars a little over $2,200. Many of the animals brought the top price of 11 1-2 cents a pound. For Bad Fading Dim to Constipation (Hi rid at qwdpattnn If taking tftjmi mm iottop i t? H!S S52 ^SmSS^SS^ aak jnfar mark TTraighl Mr tfct lafrwhHgrrtkftth?Hoogfattbu. MM Kay Mantm. of X?fe AAr. ? wrKaa: "Hjrhqflband and Z both taka ThwhonTs Bl^k-Draugbt and flu* 8 u - ? - ? " S^m -'ytotoH.-- < X? XBr iww i^Twl, WW BLACK?DRAUGHT If ' ? '? ' ? FOUNTAIN NEWS ?y MBS. M. B. YBLVEBXON) I PERSONALS I Mr. Made Smith, Jr., left Tuesday for Chapel Hill where he will be in [school this year. j Miss Lotna Brothers went to Hert ford Thursday to begin teaching Monday at Whiteston. Mrs. El B. Bailey is spending some time in Shawboro with her father who is very ilL > Miss Martha Brown Fountain of Rocky Mount is spending some time with Mrs. J. N. Fountain. Miss Elizabeth Smith left Wednes day for Fremont, where she will teach in the primary department. Miss Sarah Horton of Monroe spent a few days this week with Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Horton. Friends of Mrs. Clarence Tugwell regret that she is ill at Rocky Mount hospital, where she underwent an operation recently. ENTERTAINS AT BRIDGE Mrs. J. M. Horton was hostess Tuesday afternoon at five taEles of bridge in honor of her house guest, Miss Sarah Horton. High score prize was won by Mrs. J. A. Mercer and Mrs. J. N. Fountain received the consolation prize. Cut prizes were won by Miss Emma McArthur, Mrs. Bruce Eagles, Miss Martha Brown Fountain, Mrs. J. R. Cooke, and Mrs. Carl Gay. The out-of-town guests, Miss Sarah Horton, Miss Martha Brown Fountain, and Miss Margaret i Davis were remembered with guest 1 prizes. A delectable salad course ; was served by the hostess. i ?? i HOSTESS AT BRIDGE AND ROOK Mrs. R. A. Fountain, Jr., was host- 1 ess on Wednesday afternoon at three 1 tables of bridge and two of rook. High score prize for bridge was won ] by Mrs. J. A. Mercer and Mrs. G. W. - Jefferson was presented with conso- ' lation prize. Scoring high in rook Mrs. John Eagles was presented with a prize and Mrs. C. L. Owens was ' given the consolation prize. Cut - prizes were won by Mrs. J. N. Foun tain, Mrs. Bruce Eagles, Miss Mar tha Brown Fountain, Mrs. R. L. Eagles and Mrs. J. W. Reddick. Miss ( Martha Brown Fountain was present- j ed a lovely handkerchief as guest of ^ honor prize. The hostess served a delicious froz en fruit salad course, a lovely color ( scheme of orchid and green was car- , ried out in favors, refreshment} and table decorations. ' MISSIONARY SOCIETY MEETS , The Ladies Missionary Society met ] Monday afternoon with Mrs. M. D. Yelverton. The meeting was opened with the hymn "Jesus Calls Us,? after which the president, Mrs. L. ] P. Yelverton led the devotional using 1 as her subject "A Certain Woman." Prayer was offered by Mrs. F. L. ei======== Eagles. A vocal solo was rendered by Mrs. R. L. Eagles accompanied on the piano by Miss Elizabeth Smith. Mrs. M. D. Yelverton then presented Mrs. June Roes of Green ville who gave a most interesting and inspiring address on "Steward ship." This was followed by a short business session, presided over by Mrs. L. P. Yelverton, at this time the offiers for the coming year were in stalled which were, Mrs. L. P. Yel verton, president, Mrs. M. D. Yelver ton, secretary, and Mrs. F. L. Eagles, treasurer. The hymn "Give of Your Best to The Master" was sung in unison, followed by a prayer, by Mrs. ML EL Smith of the Presbyterian jhurch. The hostess assisted by Mrs. F. L. Eagles, Mrs. R. L. Eagles and Miss Amanda Etheridge served a frozen Fruit alad course. ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE Having Qualified as administrator if the estate of Clarence C. Harris, late of Pitt County, North Carolina, Lhis is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of the said leceased to exhibit them to the un iersigned, at his office, in Farmville, N. C., on or before the 15th day of \ugust. 1936, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate pay ment This the 15th day of August, 1985. L. W. GODWIN, Administrator of Clarence C. Harris' Estate. EL T. Martin, Atty. a22 6t NOW IS A GOOD TIME TO RE NEW TOUR SUBSCRIPTION. l MUSIOANUTiFOUB :?:? ?? '? Vs * V*\&V # y "/? ?:; \j ? ? * ? Tem Wollfstein, aged (Oar, of North London, who bat patted bar flrst examination at the Royal Acad emy of Moalc with distinction. The tiny riollnitt it believed the youngest to have achieved this success. She it perched rather precariously here at she seriously draws the bow across her violin. SALE OF PENDER'S " " \ ' ? ' ' ' ' ? VINE COFFEES (ONE OF THESE IS SURE TO PLEASE) ? D. P. Blend Yellow Front Golden Blend lb. 19c lb. 17C lb. 15c lit! V/ \v / SOUTHERN MANOR CfUALITY FOODS SOUTHERN MANOR CORN 2 cans 25c SOUTHERN MANOR LIMA BEANS No. 2 mm ^ Can ?6 STRONGHEART DOG FOOD 5c S I SOUTHERN MANOR FRUIT COCKTAIL % ^ 27c <#> Soap Specials P. & G., large size..... 4 for 17c CAMAY, beauty soap 3 for 13c CHIPSO, soap chips 3 for 23c - ? R. L Davis & Bros. S7th ANNIVERSARY SALE NOW GOING ON! A large stock of high grade Consisting of Everything for the HOUSEHOLD and FARM. MM ^KF ^mr^^miwm^m mmmmmmr . I^WMWI* H ???ivanav
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