1940-07-05 — Page 17

THE CHINA MAIL, JULY 5, 1940

The Marriage Of Annette Du Val BODYGUARD

(Continued from Page 16)

Nevertheless, she put in swiftly:

"It Robin wanted to go on a job that took him to Egypt, I'd not stop him. I appreciate his working far too greatly: I admire any man who works when It is not financially necessary for him to do so. ness."

Idleness is bad for happi-

derstand my attitude 'this week-end." Garth had fought the thing out with himself. There would be protection for Robin in the confession, since, know ing the truth, Annette would never make any comment to Robin about the

cool, even antagonistic behaviour of his friend---a comment which, other- wise, she was- perfectly entitled What's the ❘ make.

Robin gazed at her tenderly.. "Agreed, darling

job, Garth?"

"Big irrigation scheme. Watson."

to

Love! And he had laughed at it. Watson and Yet from that breathless moment when Annette had said: "You hate me "Good old Tommy Watson again---don't you?" he had known that he eh?" A grin. "Well, I'll know where loved her. He didn't expect her to to look if I need a job quickly-ch, speak. There was nothing she could Annette? If I find the strain of mar- say. He would have hated pity and riage too great?"

was grateful for her silence. The car went on

Against her will Annette found her- self looking at Garth, meeting his steady gaze defiantly.

Just then, Robin left them to raid the cellar for another bottle of whisky. "Feel in a celebrating mood," he said. "Always were sparing with the drinks here"-a chuckle as he went from the room.

Annette averted her gaze from Garth's searching eyes. Then, swiftly, disarming she looked at him again and said slowly:

"You-hate me. Why?"

Garth felt exceedingly uncomfort- able. Now was the time for the truth, Tell her. Admit it! Get it over will, But the words stuck in his throat' and he murmured.

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on.

On, on! Words drumming in a brain already dulled by pain Garthl Garth! Until that moment, wildly, absurdly, there had been the fantastic hope that something might happen to prevent the marriage, but

now--

WHO ACTED

ON IMPULSE

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The loss of $20,500 during the night of Wednesday and Thursday by Chinese Annette's mind wandered on, ahead of her body. She could see the crowds woman, Mrs. Lui Mui, resid- massed at the church entrance; the ing at No. 12, Suffolk Road, press photographers Down that Kowloon Tong, had a sequel long aisle; the sunlight streaming in before Mr. E. Himsworth at through windows that splashed' an altar with crimson and gold and ma- the Kowloon Magistracy this gical blue and rifted the air with morning. shafts of light like rays from a stead- fastly burning lamp. The organ swelling into the silence. Vows to be made

words to be uttered. And Garth to stand there-so near--.

so near

Someone said sharply: "Garth's here. Must see you, he says

And then, almost like a sigh, he heard her whisper:

"I love you, too Garth. No,' as heit's important!" turned to speak. "Don't say anything more-ever. There can never be any thing more to be said. You couldn't smash Robin's life any more than I."

It was fantastic, unreal; like some- thing he had read in a book or play. This couldn't be life-his life, rushing onwards to destruction, to a misery that even now swept over him in tor- ment. Annette. Robin's wife! Robin!

The car stopped outside the hotel, almost as if it had found its way there alone.

Garth said heavily:

"I shall leave England immediately

"What put that idea into your after" head?"

"Yes"-swiftly and as though she "Your attitude; your eyes; your could not bear the sound of the word

voice."

"I'm sorry"-stiffly.

"You think it is just the old, old story of a little cabaret dancer marry- ing into-money,"

"Isn't it?" harshly.

She looked down at her slim, white hands for a fraction of a second, then she said with a quiet dignity:

"I inherited £50,000 from my father last year, Garth, so you see I am not entirely destitute apart from my work. Is it so surprising that, like Robin, I prefer not to be idle?" An eloquent pause. "I have not broadcast my af- fairs or the state of my bank balance. I've a foolish idea about making peo- ple like me for myself."

For a moment there was a tense silence an unbearable silence. Garth tried to frame the right words, but they failed to come. He was thankful for Robin's return, which saved him the embarrassment of replying.

The week-end was far from being a success. There was a strange atmos- phere whenever Garth and Annette were together; and although they both tried to conceal their feelings Robin said, at last:

"Look here, Garth, I don't like your attitude. I hate saying it, old man, but it's obvious to anyone that you've tried to avoid Annette; in fact you've been boorish, unpleasant. I know she's hurt by it."

Garth shifted uncomfortably, His collar felt exactly four sizes too small. What the devil did one say to that? He muttered:

"You're imagining things. Annette's a wonderful person. II admire her awfully."

Robin sighed in, relief.

"I'd like to believe that. It matters

a heck of a lot to me that you and she should be friends."

Friends! Friends! Fool, whispered his brain; you know that there can never be friendship between you, Clear out, now. Tell him you're going-tell him!

But Garth didn't do so, and when Monday morning came Robin said to him:

"Will you drive Annette back to town, old man? I must stay down here, and give father a hand with the jolly old affairs of state and Annette has an early rehearsal."

"'Course course," Garth murmured. "Pleased."

They drove for the first few miles in complete silence.

And suddenly, without warning Garth said, not taking his gaze off the road even for a fraction of a second:

"It's no use, Annette-I love you. I've got to tell you so that you'll un-

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marriage. "Robin would never un- derstand if you did not stay for the the ceremony."

During the weeks that followed they met frequently. Between them was a friendly politeness which managed to see them through

and convince Robin that his hopes had been realised,

And now- Days

days until-

And she cried out to her amazed friends:

"No, no! I can't see him: I can't see him." Her voice rose shrilly. How could he come here? How could he?

But Garth was already in the room. The fussing women scuttled out in outraged indignance.

"Annette!" It was only a whisper, passionate, broken.

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"Go away. Oh, please go away." He held towards her a sheet of

paper.

"Read it," he breathed:

And Robin had telegraphed to Garth:

"Wish you to take my place and marry Annette. Am sailing Egypt to day. Taken over your job. Quits. Who did you think you were kidding? My love to you both. Be happy. Al- ways. Robin."

PERSONNEL FOR FRENCH FLEET

London, To-day.

Annette stood before the long mirror ready for the ceremony. Voices around her seemed very far away even though she heard the words distinctly "Yes, a great success; that style is per-

It is stated in London that if addi- fect for your figure, darling.

tional personnel is required for officer- terribly pale, though. Of course, to being the French Fleet now in British expected. Soon be over. Awful ordeal. hands, Canada can supply it. ... I remember

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Look

Robin's such a dear

Lucky girl. And his family- The Royal Canadian Naval Volun- such dears! Yes, just one touch of teer Reserve members have been in rouge-very faint. There! Just a min-training in Britain for some time and

others are following on. ute there's a curl that needs a pin. My dear, you're shaking. . . Where's the bouquet? Simply marvellous . You'll be a sensation. Bound to be a huge crowd.

Admiralty officials, greatly impress- ed with Canadian keenness, have stated that such men will be a valuable as-

Reuter. set to the Royal Navy.

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The 19-year-old, bodyguard of Mrs. Lui's husband, now absent from the Colony, was charged with stealing the uncle money, and the young man's was accused of being an accessory after the fact,

The youth, Wong Wai-ngau, ad- mitted the charge and was sen- tenced to four months' hard labour while the uncle, Wang Cheung, shop- keeper at No. 43, Main Street In Aberdeen, was bound over in a $100 band for a year,

It was alleged by Detective Sergean C. Dowman that on Wednesday morning, Mrs. Lui went to a bank and drew the money from a safety box.

At her home she placed the money in a suitcase and the key of the suitcase in her handbag, the being put under her pillow

she went to bed.

latter

when

The young man was well aware of the large sum of money which Mrs. Lui had drawn.

The following morning Mrs. Lui found the money and Wong missing.

All ships leaving Hong Kong' were watched but the young man could not be traced until early this morning when he was found in his uncle's shop.

The uncle produced the money when questioned.

The young, man said he acted on a sudden impulse.

SIXTEEN STOWAWAYS

ON ONE SHIP

Sixteen persons, including a 14- year-old girl, were each fined $15, or three weeks' hard labour by Mr. E. Himsworth at Kowloon this morning for stowing away from Swatow on board a vessel.

They were found in different parts of the vessel when she arrived here yesterday. It was stated that the ship was not allowed to carry any deck passengers. The fare cost $50 each for second class.

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