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StALStY HAINES.
WHAT HAS HAPPENED SO FAR
Fourteen year -old Qeoffrey
Braemer is questioned by the au
thorities when hie foster-parent
use him ae a tool in staging a
jewel robbery. The magistrate
believe that the boy, despite his
bad background and arrogant
manners, may develop strength
of character, and refers him to
a welfare home, where he is
enrolled in the school for nau
tical training.
Obnnlfht M3 by Lotw'a Ino.
; Chapter Two
Three boys were in the party with
Geoffrey, reporting for registration
to Crusty Jelks, a typical old salt
who was a past master In boat lore.
They were Albert, an amiable Lan
cashire lad with a wide smile, show
ing a front tooth missing; Tommy,
a bright little gamin from the Lon
don slums; and Benny, a freckled
faced youth, who seized every chance
to blow on his ver-present har
monica. Crusty looked the quartet over
and then remarked with a doleful
hake of his grlzzeled head: "In
my day, we threw better overboard
for the seagulls!"
While Albert, used to sleeping on
traw, marveled at the clean sheets
and soft mattresses in the school
dormitory, Geoffrey complained at
the prospect of being quartered with
pther boys.
He displayed the same tendency
toward self-importance when the
plain but well-cooked dinner of the
Institution was served, pushing his
plate away in disdain.
"Geoffrey Braemertl not be likin'
tt here," was the sharp conclusion
of Terry O'Mulvaney, honor pupil
of the senior class. "He's too good
for us." "
f 'Terry was one of the most agile
.and fearless of the boys at the
; school He felt as much at home
atop a signal arm as seated on a
'dormitory cot He had always Joked
with Ouatv about the regulation
which made It necessary to keep a
huge net spread out Deiow. no one
ver faU into it, he said.
1 K6p' your eyes aloft, boys and
you'll nave no trouble." This was
sty's advice to the beginners
next 3ay, as they started to learn
how to climb beams of sixty or
avntv t Aftt. '
lv"I'll love this," explained Albert
1 T.- -I -... Hlf.. fafViAi man
as DO Btarusu uy. J "
ateeple-."
Geoffrey's spirits sank as he
looked upwards. He had always dis
liked heights. Nervously he tried to
discount his feelings by turning
with a forced laugh to Crusty.
"There are no sailing ships left,
he remarked, "and one doesn't climb
rigging any more."
"Ye might drop a line to the
Board of Trade," rejoined Crusty.
"I'm sure they'd be glad to know
that."
Every other boy was now on his
way up the masts. As Geoffrey
held back, Crusty gave him a shove.
"Go ahead, Braemer," he called.
"Up with you."
Geoffrey still pulled back. It was
not cowardice on his part, but only
a marked dislike of scaling high
places. He was too proud to try
to explain he knew Crusty wouldn't
understand it anyway.
Now that ho was finally forced
to make the ascent, he tried to
think only of the foot of space In
front of him. He tried not to look
down, but suddenly his eyes be
trayed him. Once he had caught
the panorama spread out below, he
grew pale and began to sway dlz
iily. Albert, who was descending from
above, sensed the reason for his
feelings.
"Look 'oop. lad!" he called. "Look
W:"
Terry aad irono of three other
boys, watching from a neighbor
ing mast, paid no attention. They
felt it was merely a camouflage.
But Geoffrey was not fooling
himself, or anyone else. Trying des
perately to keep Sis balance, he
felt everything reel in front of him.
His hands slipped from their in
secure hold, and he went spinning
through space.
Crusty was right at his side when
he landed in the big net below,
slightly winded but otherwise un
hurt. The bo'sum was really dis
turbed. "There's nothln the matter, lad?"
he asked. "You're not hurt?",
"No, I'm not," said Geoffrey gruf
fly. "But it's no thanks to you."
"CUmbln' rlggln's one thing you
don't learn out of readin' a book."
"I see nothing wonderful about
climbing. Even monkeys can do it"
"Monkeys are purty smart," said
Crusty. "Anyway, there's worse
hurts than a bruise, or even a brok
en bone. Shirkin's one of them and
you saved yourself from that
Geoffrey grumpily picked himself
up and started away, wmie mutters
of disapproval came irom tne ooys
who had been watching.
When no mall arrived for Aim,
Geoffrey grew brooding and rest
less. He hui
irried down to Mrs.
i "liberty party"
tcred for Saturda:
of the special events on the school
bad been ar-
iay evening, one
calender in which all boys of good
standing were permitted to attend
a social gathering arranged by some
family in the vicinity. It was a wel
come break in the monthly routine,
and everyone looked forward to it
with the greatest eagerness.
Geoffrey, a new idea in his mind,
begged forgiveness of Mrs. Briggs
for his outbreak about the letter;
and she. believing his humility to
be genuine and hating to keep any
of the boys from the. party, gave
him permission to go along;
The great hall and reception room
where the Russell-Cotes boys were
received was decorated with floral
garlands. Every boy in the party
was made as welcome as if he hud
lived all his life under that par
ticular roof. In a few minutes a
game of charades was started, and
Jubilant happy laughter went bill
owing up to the rafters. 4
Geoffrey did not take part in it.
Nor did he accept the , invitation
to play cards. He sat by the 'wall,
his mind apparently far away from
the evening's gaiety. . '
When the hostess announced'that
supper was served, everyone gath
ered around the buffet trays Jhat
Silently and grimly they
fought, except whin 'm
particularly bard hUw
was landed.
Laaw-'Y srrT-r V ' .-W
Briggs, wife of the school head,
the next morning, as she was sort
ing the morning post
"Is there a letter for me?" he
tusked
"I didn't notice any," she replied.
She looked in the "B'r file and shook
her head. "No, there's nothing there.
"But there is," said Geoffrey stuo
bornly. "I know there is." He felt
curtain that bv now Doris or Jim
would have made an effort to com
municate with him . . . pernaps taxe
him nut nf this dace.
Mrs. Briggs lookea at mm in sur
prise. She was not accustomed to
having her word doubted.
"You mustn't contradict people,
Geoffrey," she said. "I said there
was nothing for you.'
"How do I know you're telling the
truth?" persisted the boy.
Mra. Brieea seemed to erow paler.
TVi line:? of her mouth were et
crimlv
:,I expect you to withdraw that
statement. Geoirrey. sne saui
slowly.
"I didn't mean you told a He, ex
actly," replied the lad. "But you've
taken my letters ana Kepi uiem
You were told to."
"Braemer, that's all I want to
hear from you," said Mrs. Briggs,
her tolerance at an end. 'Go to
your room."
"Gone?" echoed Terry, wrinkling
his brow. "Run away, did he?"
Albert nodded dismally. .
"They'll be catchin' him and pop
pin' him into reform school," mused
Terry. :
Geoffrey, dog-tired and fidgety at
the sinister shadows that the moon
light reflected in fantastic patterns,
paused beside a low stone wall. Just
inside was a comfortable looking
hay stack. It was the" first spot he
had reached, trudging along this
enaiess roaa, uiat loonea as ir it
ht supply shelter for the night
e had fust winnowed out a small
cushion of hay and thrown him
self on it when a familliar voice
came from the direction of the wall
xe a De more comiortaoie oacK
at RussellrCotes." v
Aghast at being successfully fol
lowed by Terry, Geoffrey caused
for a moment Then flung back
scornfully:
"i ll never be going back!"
Leaping over the wall. Terry took
off his coat hd faced the other
boy. Geoffrey was tense and white.
"You'll have to kill me to talc.
me back," he said.
It'll be a rare treat" replied
Terry.
As they were about to squara
off, Geoffrey paused.
"I'll make you a sporting offer,
O'Mulvaney." he said. "If I whip
you, will you let me go?"
tu ao tnat, ana more," agreea
Terry. "If the likes o' you licks the
likes o' me. Til be helpln' you to
get to London."
"Doner proclaimed ueoiirey.
The moonlight suddenly seemed
to pale as the two shadowy Juven
ile fisures came together. Silently
and grimly they fought, except when
a particular nam blow was landed.
Abruptly, as Terry caught nim
with a hard swing at close quarters.
Geoffrey went down. Jflth, good -sportsmanship
'the other boy stood
DacK. ueoiirey rose, and put -every ,
last remaining bit of furious energy
into the attempt to beat back his
adversary. It was futile, for in an
other moment he lay again sprawled
on tne ground.
"Had enough, yet?" asked Terry,
bending over him.
"I'll never have enough!" panted
Geoffrey.
"Get up, then, and m be givhV
you more.
Geoffrey did get up, but instoai
off,
from H. , Ward to Daniel Rob-
eTSon," Book 18. page 297.-; 7 ' r
This the 13 day" of June; 1938.
- " , CHAS. WHEDBEE, .
m a i., Commissioner.
Junel7,24,July8,15
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION
Having qualified as -Administrator
of the estate of Mattie L Charlton,
deceased, late of Perquimans County,
North Carolina, this is to notify all
persons having claims against the es
tate of said deceased to exhibit them
to the undersigned at Kenly, N. C,
on or before the 21 day of June,
1939, or this notice will be pleaded in
bar of their . recovery. All persons
indebted to said estate will please
make immediate payment
This 21 day of June, 1938.
- F. A. WHITE,
Administrator of Mattie I. Charlton.
June24,Julyl,8,15,22,29
NOTICE OF SALE OF VALUABLE
REAL ESTATE
Under and by virtue of the power
of sale contained in that certain
mortgage deed executed by Luke
Felton and wife, Maggie Felton, to
Wm. T. Smith, which Mortgage Deed
bears date -of January 1st, 1923, and
is on record in the office of the Regis
ter of Deeds of Perquimans County,
in M. D. B, 13, page .621,. default
having been made in payment of the
bonds secured by said mortgage deed,
the undersigned mortgagee will on
Tuesday, the 5th day of July, 1938,
at' 12 o'clock Noon, at the Court
house' door In Hertford,"!!, C, offer".
f of sale 'at public auction to th&3
highest bidder for cash, the following c
aescnoeu reu vuiM) wiiveyeu w jug v -
ItV eaiti TYi ATT fPA tttt ; ri APn . . -T" f a w.
Lying and being In Belvidere Town- "
ship, Perquimans County, N. C. de?;.
signated. as follows: Adjoining tha-
lands of .K.. H. White, J. G. Jolliff, f.
and others containing forty-three and r
one-nan .tor) acres, r or iuruer
J !jl J J-.J
description oi nam laiiu am uecu nuiu . -
Felton havinsr date of January 1st; .
1923. t r . , , -;v
- -Sale made to satisfy notes secured
by said Mortgage Deed.
Dated and posted this 3rd day of
June, 1938.
Wnu T. SMITH, Mortgagee.
By C R. -Holmes, Attorney.
JunelO,17,24,Julyl "
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION
! Having ualified as Administrator
of the estate: of Jesse Hurdle, de
ceased,: late of Perquimans f County,
North Carolina, this is to notify all
persons having claims against the es
tate of said deceased to exhibit them
to the " undersigned at 701 Raleigh
Ave., Elizabeth CityN. C, on or be
fore the 22nd day of June, 1939, or
this notice will be pleaded in bar of
their recovery. All persons indebted
to said estate will please make imme
diate payment. ".'.'-:S'A'" " '
This 22nd day of June, 1&38.
, M. M. HURDLE,
Administrator of Jesse Hurdle.
June24,Julyl,8,15,22,29,
of squaring
darted iiaexpecl-
were being wheeled Into the room.
This was tne moment lor wnicu
Geoffrey had been waiung, ana
nlannlnEr.
lTiirtivnlv ha nllrmfid 1 toward -the
front door. There was no one there
except Albert, who had gone out
to eaten a oreatn oi iresn air,
"Braemer, thee be not runnln
away?" asked Albert, a sudden fear
striking mm. .
"If I am," said Geoffrey in a low.
tense voice, "don't be an informer."
"Oh, noo! I wouldn't!" wnisperea
AlDert- , ,
"Then co back, and keep stHl,"
said Geoffrey. "I'll send you some
thing from London." -; '
Albert watched him vanish with
a sinking heart. -
ferrv tnpw that when Albert was
unwilling to eat, something serious
must be amiss, tie loosea i"
picture of restlessness and dejection.
"What's wrong with yer?" asked
Terry, studying him.
"Nawthiny answered Albert, con
fused. "Feel poor like."
"Ye're a poor Mar, Albert," Ter
went on. "What's troublin' yer?
For a few moments Albert li
tated. He didn't want to bet
Geoffrey, but he couldn't cont
his weighty secret any longer.
"Braemer he's gone," he c
suddenly.
edly away from his opponent Over
the wall he leaped. Down the roaJ
he sped. But in his exhausted con
dition, he could not keep his lead
over Terry. In another minute th
other boy had caught him, with a
rugby tackle. A milk wagon Jogged
around the bend and Terry hailed
It.
The first gray glimmer of dawn
was creeping above the horizon at
Geoffrey and Terry reached their
dormitory quarters. Geoffrey, taci
turn but submissive by now, had
enough strength left to climb the
drain pipe leading to his second
story window.
Barely had he reached the ior m
however, when there came a scratch
ing sound at the door. Leaping Into
bed fully clad, and drawing th
coverings about him, Geoffrey saw
the door open and an instructor
enter. He had heard a noise, an',
had come to investigate.
As he was about to turn ana
leave, Terry's head showed over the
open window. The Instructor was In
cemi-darkness, and Terry saw noth
ir.rr of him while he tiptoed to his
c-1.. -..
O'Mulvaney?" suddenly called
i instructor,
rry, startled, stopped short
sir?"
-Iter get to bed," the other
on. He took out a small black
and made a notation, whll
3 spirits sank to his boots.
(To be concluded)
CHAPANOKE NEWS t were in Elizabeth City Thursday af-
, . . , . A. ! Miss Mattie Meade Alexander has
Mrs. John Symons had as her dm-. . . . . . n.
mtr guests luesaay Mrs. viarei.ee afler Mias Susie Mae wilson,
Sanders, Mrs. Bert Davis Mrs. Cecd Miss Dona o winfall Miss.
Uarretl, OI ruizaueui yjii-t,
George Alexander, of Nixonton
Miss Lillian Bright.
and
Mrs. Daisy Perry, Mrs. John As
bell, Mrs. Emmett Stallings, Mrs. C.
P. Quincy, Mrs. J. C. Wilson, Miss
Mattie Ferrell, Mrs. Alice Overton,
Mrs. George Jackson, Mrs. C. L. Jack
son attended tne westingnouse cook
es Louise, Ruth and Susie Mae Wilson
were in Elizabeth City Friday afternoon.
DEMONSTRATION CLUB MEETS.
The Snow Hill-White Hat Home
Demonstration Club met Friday af
ternoon at the home of Mrs. Earl
Russell . with Mrs. Shelton Harrell as
ing school in Hertford Monday and , asgistant hostess.
Tuesday. Mrs. Wilson won one or
the delicious dishes cooked.
Mrs. Emmett Stallings and Mrs. P.
L. Griffin were in Hertford Saturday
evening.
John Asbell, Jr., was the guest ron
Saturday night of Earley Good
win, Jr.
Mr. and' Mrs. C. P. Quincy and
daughter, Janet, Mrs. Irma D'Orsay
and Miss Wavertey D'Orsay were in
Elisabeth City Friday.
Edward Stokeley, of Edenton, is
spending a few days with his grand
sother,Irs. C. L. Jackson.
Mrs. jpaisy " Perry, Mrs. George
Bright and Miss Hazel Bright spent
Sunday at Virginia Beach, Va.
Mm. John Symons attended the
Classified and
Legals
BARBERS ARE IN DEMAND;
good jobs paying good salaries, ex
cellent opportunities for advance
ment. Complete training in South's
largest, finest school; fully accredit
ed by all State Boards. Free Stu
dent Aid Plan. Write today. Shu-
County, made in the Special Proceed
ing entitled Myrtle N. Ward and her
husband, J. W. Ward, against Robert
field and wife, Iris Reid, el als, tne
undersigned cpiamlBsioner will, on the
14th day " of July. 1938, at 12:00
O'clock M., at the Court House door
In Hertford, N. C, offer for Bale to
the highest bidder for cash the prop
erty described as follows
FIRST TRACT, bounded on the
North by State' Highway leading from
Winfall to Elizabeth City, on the
East by lands of Chas. Johnson, on
the South and West by lands of T. J.
Mrs. Ralph Harrell, vice president,
presided over the meeting. After the
business session, Miss Hamrick, home
agent, gave a demonstration on can
ning snap beans and making tomato
ketchup. Mrs. George Jordan and
Mrs, Earl Russell won the canned
vegetables,
Mrs. Earl Russell conducted a flow
er contest which was very amusing.
The hostesses served iced tea and
sandwiches.
Those present included Mesdames
Elmer Wood, George Jordan, Moody
Harrell, Ralph Harrell, W. H. Cart
wright, Vernon Winslow, J. Pi White,
Ulric Caddy, Freeman Umphlett, Ed
ward Benton, E. D. Matthews," Ray-
Shelton
, a tr r k i r.
1U """riHarreU, Luther Umphlett,-J. H Har-
CBf.:.v ;
Mr. And Mrs. Earley Goodwin and
ma dined with Mr. and Mrs. John
Asbell on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Quincy and
ctdldren were guests of Mr. and Mrs.
, B. Towe, in Wilson on Sunday.
Mrs. 0. J. Lane and Mrs. Elihu
made the trip to Roanoke Rap
ids with the Home Demonstration
Gfaft members Tuesday.
Miss Hilda Byrum, .Mr. and Mrs.
Garenee Byrum were in Hertford
Saturday evening.
Mrs. P. L . Griffin is sick at her
lume here.
ISss Dona White, of Winfall, and
Xas: Louise Wilson spent Monday at
Oceaa View, Va.:' " " v
Krs. J. C , Wilson and children
Irell, Earl Russell
Hamrick.
and Miss'' Gladys
LANE-GRAY "
Miss Aretha Gray, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Alonza Gray, of Avon, and
Roscoe Lane, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.
Ed Lane, pf the Pender iRoad Com
munity, were married On June 15,
1938, in Avon by the Rev. Ralph
McMaken. , .' " -y -
The couple at present are making
their home with the bridegroom's
parents, -v
Trout Like Swift Streams J
, Trout Jiv in swiftly , moving
streams "because" of the "great
amount of oxygen dissolved Injucb
water, v .fr '1; a a-
NOTICE OF SALE
f . 1 vl -iU ft A XT Ol
ioru Nlxdh estate, containing one acre,
vT iiauclmore:or less and being known as the
ou, vmuiuvw, v,. HVwwft Place of W. E. Reid. deceased.
t SECOND TRACT, bounded on the
Iforth and South by John B. Riddick
lands and on the East . and West by
lands of t. J. Nixon estate,: contain
ing six acres more or less,' end known
as the Knox Tract.
Dated and posted this 13th day of
June;: 1928." ' ,;;
tm CHAS. E. JOHNS;QN; . .
i!W ""rConinrissioner,
Jun47ulyl. " :-&&A
By reason of work "done on per
sonal property, May 6th, 1938, . and
charges for same not having been
paid by owner, C. W. Elliott, I shall
sell at my shop in Bethel Township,
Perquimans County, North Carolina,
on the 16th day of July, 1938, at
11:30 A. M., the following property:
ONE LOG WAGON. ;
C. W. WARD,
Julyl.
f,.
Holder of Note.
EXECUTOR'S NOTICE
Having qualified as ' Executor of
the estate of Mrs. Ada L. White, de
ceased, late of Perquimans County,
North Carolina, this is tOnotify 'alI
persons having claims against the es
tate of said deceased to exhibit them
$o the undersigned at Edenton", N. d,
on 'or before the. .24th day of May,
19394 or this notice will be pleaded in
bar of their recovery. All persons
Indebted to, said ? estate will please
make immediate payment.
This 24th day of May, 1938.
" 1 i JOSIAH ELLIOTT,
JExecutor of Mrs. Ada L. Whits.
Jutrie24ulylA152,29pd.
NOTICE OF SALE
ByiVirtue of detree of tyt Super
lor . .Court of Perquimans ' County
made in the cause of Nora Rogerson
and husbanB et als Vs. Daniel Rober
soii, t the undersigned commissioner
will on the 18th day of July. 1938, at
11 O'clock A. Mv offer for sale: to the
highest bidder for cash at the1 Court
House door in Hertford, Perquimans
Countyi N. C, tiie following described
lands: 4 That certain tract : or parcel
of land in Hertford:- Township, Per
quimans County; Kr C, 'beginning on
Chinquepin Road in ' a "branph Sallie
Goodwin's line and running along the
road .If. 25 West chs, to a per
simmon tree, thence S, 64 West 4
chs. to a post, then S. 23 East 2 chs.
to persimmon tree in ; Sallie Good
win's line, then along her line 'down
center of branch to place of begin
Mini nnto, timer Antt aim hiam mm
Under " and by' virtue 6f an order - tout, also 4 acres adioinins- ahnvA.
ot we aupeript, wm oz erqulmsn land of R. E. Chappeii and others ees
iwim
EDENTON, N. C
COOL AS AN"OCEAN BREEZE
Thursday (Today) and Friday, June 30 - July 1
ON OUR STAGE IN PERSON
Sweney Prosser and His
"HONOLULU STROLLERS"
ON THE SCREEN
Jane Withers in "RASCALS"
Matinee 10c - 25c
Night.
.10c - 35c
Saturday, July 2
Buck Jones in "RIDE 'EM COWBOY"
"THE LONE RANGER" No. 8
COMEDY
Monday and Tuesday, July 4-5
Barbara Stanwyck, Herbert Marshal and
Ian Hunter in
"ALWAYS GOODBYE"
NEWS
ACT
Wednesday, July 6
John Litel, Ann Sheridan and
FrankiVIcHugh in
"LITTLE MISS THOROUGHBRED"
CARTOON
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