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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

TUESDAY JANUARY

1928.

HONOURED BY THE KING

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SERIAL STO 'Y.

THE MOATED GRANGE.

By KATHARINE TYNAN.

Author of A Mad Magrings," "The House

of Doom," "Denys the Dreamor."

PRINCIPAL CHARACTERS,

MRS, DE BURGH, an Irish widow,

and...

BEATA, her daughter, decide to take an old country house, the Moated Grange, occupied. In the absence of its owner by CRONCH, à queer caretaker, and MRS. CRONCH, his wife.

CHAPTER VI.

1xare, anying that please would the ladies goin; lunch was ready. He would settle with the man..

The hall-door stood open. At the head of the steps was the fine Clumber spaniel of whom they had caught a glimpse in the darkness the night they had gone over the house.

"Do you think he will be friend- ly?" Mra. de Burgh asked. "Didn't Cronch say he was not to be trust- ed

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Monday, and they were on their

Not to be trusted!" repented way to the Moated Grange. They had left early so as to get there Beats, in tones of scorn. "A love. by lunch time. Beata had an idealy thing like that! He may be that the Monted Grange by day. stand-off," but I shall win him! light would dispel the vague ter People are so silly, forcing their rors that had assailed her on her friendship on dogs before they firat visit...

know if it is welcome."

ly dent.

and the

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Mrs. Cranch came out of the back regions up the tiny flight of [steps which led to the hall. She had a big apron on over her dark

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She had taken the incident at The dog looked up at her as Pagani's as something auspicious. she passed him by at the head of It was as good as an introduction the steps as though she was not to friendly neighbours. Surely, the person he had expected to see. their names, and their being at the Disappointment, fell on him, and Monted Grange, would filter he turned away and walked into He was not more de- through to Derek's delightful-mo-the house. ther or that comfortable Mrs.finitely hostile than that. Kirke, who had looked, so very "We'll get round him, never fear," said Benta; turning to smile kindly..

"I wonder what The frost had passed, and it at her mother. was a grey soft day. As they mos history is. If a dog is un- tored along the road from Dunka friendly always look for the the water dripped from the man, or the woman." branches of the trees, folds beyond the hedgerows were swathed in fist.

Their chauffeur this time was uncommunicative. He had handed stuff dress. them their small luggage into the "I hope the dog didn't frighten taxi without a word, and he had you and the young lady, madam?" not answered a question as to she said, addressing Mra. de whether he had heard of some Burgh." "He's very strange eases having arrived for them be dog. I wouldn't advise the your fore they enme. He was apparent-lady going near him till he's ready to make friends. I'm not afraid Beata and her mother had had of him, But Cronch don't half like many discussions

over the inci-him. He's very supercilious, but dent at Pagan's. They had agreed that may be only because we are that all those strange meetings servants."

For the first time they saw Mrs. must be meant. How else could onc account for it that in the ener-Cronch, plainly. The white light mous crowdedness of London. they coming sideways from a window should meet for a second time afwhich looked that way was harshly party of their neighbours, as revealing.

She was a very plain woman, so neighbours went in those soli- tudes, at the Moated Grange? plain that Beatn's" soft heart was A pale sun came out as they moved to pity, She was plucking drew near the house, 'showing up nervously at her apron while she the aurroundings. There was spoke. One of her colourless eyes the windmill which had so startled was duller than the other, Beata on the previous occasion. though there was a mist over it. The sails were quite stili now. Apparently, she was a good cock. Perhaps she had only imagined The smell of the luncheon was that they moved. There was the most ametising, and the smell did temple on a little hill which was a not belie the quality of the food, tomb. It did not look at all ter when it came. rible in daylight, with its graceful Going upstairs when they had plilars.

finished they discovered that Mrs. Beyond the house she caught a Cronch had been unpacking. The gleam of water lit by the pale light things they would need for the of the sky. It seemed to be a fuir: evening wore laid ready on their ly extensive lake, though its beds, and Mrs. Crouch, in the dimensions were hidden by the inner one of the two pretty rooms,

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The Hon. Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe, Captain Saperin- tendent of Police, who has been appointed a Com- panion of the Most Distinguished Order of St.

Michael and St. George.

SUDAN OPERATION.

AVENGING THE MURDER OF CAPT. FERGUSON.

Khartoum, Dec. 31.

plicated therein.

OUR FOOLBALL COMPETITION.

PRIZE OF $50 WEEKLY.

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The "Hongkong Telegraph" A quick concentration of troops offers a prize of $50 to the renders in the area of Capt. Ferguson's who send in twelve correct fore- murder has restored confidence msts of the results of the English among the loyal Nuers, and con- and Scottish League matches (to fined the trouble to a small section. be played on Saturday next, Janu- The Nuer chieftain Garlunkry 7th) set nuit in the Coupon

No has surrendered, and declares that below.

gåsl scorts he reprobated the murder, though required; only forecasts showing

In the event of no reader fore some of his followers were im- wins or drays.

Punitive operations are afoot. casting all twelve matches, a prize Troops are advancing against the of $25 will be given to the reader stronghold of the hostile Kujur who sends in the greatest number of correct forecasts; and in the Gwek, preceded by aerial opern-1 tione, inflicting casualties, dia-event of two or more readers send- persing concentrations of men and is in an equal high number, the cattle, and bombing the pyramid of price of $25 will be divided.

The competition is in accordance Dangkur, which is the centre with the rules published in the symbol of the Gwek's influence as Telegraph during the weeks August a witch doctor.-Renter.

23-September 24.

· LETTER GOLF SOLUTION,

Here in the solution to the puzzle on other page:

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trees and shrubs about it. It was putting away Mra. de Burgh's C

might be beautiful in the sun, now it looked cold and dull with the watery light upon it. There was no sign of life in the park: no sheep nor cattle. The house, with the windmill and the cold sheet of water, had an illusion of still life of being a painted picture.

As their car drew up at the bridge which crossed the moat the chauffeur got out of his seat and came round to open the door.

"You'll excuse me takin' the cur in," he said. "It's a nasty place to back out. Too narrow for ú

car of this size. "Twas the small

car yer had last time; we keep this for luggage,"

"Oh, very well," said Beata

“If you don't mind helping the butler to carry in the luggage, i will be all right."

kind face.".

garments in the wardrobe and the abundant drawers.

Mrs. de Burgh stood to watch

her.

"How prottily you fold them," she said. "I fear you will find me very untidy. "You were a lady's makt at one time?"

Mrs. Cranch turned and looked at her, and her face had gone sick,. "I was never a lady's maid," she said, "always a cook. I've done for ladies now and again, and learnt their waya."

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There came a great whirring of water-fowl from the lake and the quacking of wild duck. Something

was disturbing thein-a rat, per-

Mrs. de Burgh felt absurdly that must apologise as though for four pes. She thought she had better leave Mrs. Cronch to what haps, or the duck might be going he was doing. Obviously she was off inland to some pool they knew. extremely efficient. She would not

have said that she felt a little unto return at daybreak,

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"We shall have time for a little.

The dog looked over his shoulder

"HONGKONG TELEGRAPH" FORECAST COMPETITION.

Matches to be played on Janu- ary 7th:-

DIVISION L

Cardiff, Huddersfield Everton

Fulham Reading

Wednesday. West Ham. * 31'lesbrough.

DIVISION 11.

Y

Swansea. Clapton 0. DIVISION I. (SOUTH). Bournemouth v Norwich

Y

Brentford. Exeter.

DIVISION IIL (NORTH). ́.. Bradford

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Wrexham. Stockport V Southport.

SCOTTISH LEAGUE

Falkirk Rangers Clyde

y

Celtic, Cowdenbeath. Hearts.

Name

Addresa

No... 19

Date

comfortable in the room with Mras though the mise disturbed him, Strike out, the teams which you She had sprun lightly out of Crouch. Better let her finish and and then resumed his steadfast think will lose, but make no marks the car and was standing looking

watching. He was certainly in respect of matches which you. up at the man, the cold light from

All claims must reach this office the sky on her face. Suddenly his walk before dark," she said, com- beautiful dog. His coat was like think will be drawn. was compassionate, Beata ding back to Beata "We must leara rebe, silver-white; his, ears and covered that he had an hones, the geography of the place outside. his eyes, liver-brown. As he look-act later than Wednesday follow- No prize. will be am stiff after the train and the ed up at them indifferently Beata ing the date on which the matches saw that there was a film over awarded for which a claim has not

are played. "It'll be lonely at the Monted

his eyes. He was going. blind, Grange for a young lady like you,

been made. When they had gone a little way and for your mamma," he said.

"We are country people," said

they looked back and saw him Beata, smiling. She was always We shan't go far," Mrs. de standing where they had left him. quick to respond to a kindness. Burgh answered. "Though, we Beata whistled. A born lover af duplicate into and compare them to their later with the published results of "We are quite used to lonelierre quite accustomed to walk in dogs, and accustomed country than this, where we were never lonely. We are going to be country darkness. We are much friendship, she was not gain to the matches and if you find that

so busy and happy.

mister."

"I wouldn't go far," said Mrs. Cronch, in a dull voice. "The dark falls early now."

more afraid of town dark."

But thank

you very much all the same."

a surprising kind anxiety.

Bore.

"

Before sending in your coupons, mark your forecasts on the dupli- ate list given below. Keep your

be satisfied while this beautiful you have eight or more correct send dog resisted her. There's some

Fin a claim for the prize. likes as

the

She whistled and he suddenly

Mark your envelopes "Football" night; I never could abide.it. "Tis "You'll have some friends to

like the grave to me," said Mrs. bounded after them. Coming up the front and write your name come and see you?" he asked, with Cronch, folding a crepe-de-chine with them ke paused and looked (without address) on the back of

at them in blank disappointment, the envelope." Oh, thank you! I hope so!"nightgown to show its tucking and Then he turned away and limpedĮ

veining to advantage. She must

... MARK AND KLEP THIS DUPLICATE said Beata.S

certainly have been a lady's maid back. Apparently his feet were

LIST. DO NOT FORWARD IT TO US. "Because folks usually find it

at one time.

"I shall not rest till I have won IT 13 PRINTED FOR YOUR CONVENI lonely," he said. "None ever stay Cronch was passing through the

him, the darling," Beata eald, "IENCE SO THAT YOU MAY, KEEP A Grange ball as they went out, and repeat- ong at the Moated

RECORD OF THE FORECASTS YOU HAVE Tisn't like when Sir Hilary was ed his wife's caution about the expect his poor pads are soft.

don't suppose anyone ever takes KENT: INC. here and her Ladyship and poor night falling early,

Cardiff Master Hugh. "Tis here to-day "We shall be in for tea," Mrs him for a run." and gone to-morrow with most of de Burgh said.

"I wonder Sir Hilary Egerton Huddersfield As they went does not drain the moat," Mrs: de Everton down the steps she remarked to "Oh, we shall stay" said Beata Beata that one would suppose it Burgh suli, with a little shiver. Fulham "We are going to be so occupied as a foreign country, not the should always think it was full Beading

of creepy and, crawly things Bournemouth

them."

here. We shall not feel the time England with which they were what was that sound, Beata? pasiilg before it is summer."

Across the courtyard and under fairly well acquainted.

As they went across the bridge sick cow?"

Norwich Bradford Stockport The daylight seemed to depart Falkirk

grey curtain fell. face and his deft, efficient manner. down the long avenue as though suddenly. It was as though a Rangers

(To be continued.) He began to take down the lug-he expected someone.

A

Clyde

the arch which-led-to-it came-Mr-the dog was standing gazing fixed- Crónch with his expressionless:

v. Wednesday.

v West Ham.

v. Middlesbrough:

Y.. Swansea.".

v. Clapton 0%

v... Brentford...

v. Exeter...

Wroxham, 7.Southport. Celtic.

Cowdenbeath, Hearte.

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"THE GLOBE TROTTERS" mado a successful debut at the Globe Theatre on Saturday, when their Cabaret programme, "Brenes and Screams," kept a well filled house amused throughout.....

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THE

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EN CASSEROLE REVUES

beginning

SUNDAY, JANUARY 8th at 9.15 p.m.

with

"HAPPY MOMENTS”

To Be Followed by

J

'Scenes and Screams,'

Pleasureland "Incidents," *Globe Trotters in Vaudeville.

Eleven Artistes.

LELLA FORBES, DAPHNE DE LISLE, BETTY NORTON, WALDYVE PEPPER, AUTHOR IVES, GLADYS LINNELL, NORMAN WHEELDON, CONSTANCE 'CATRET, LED. H. BROOKER, MARIAN HALLWOOD AND DICK NORTON,

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