1928-12-17 — Page 11

A FIRST NOVEL!

WHIRLWIND

CHAPTER XXXVII.

Mr. Peterson beat a gentle tattoo with his spectacles on the bridge of his nose.

THE HONGKONG, TELEGRAPH,

By Eleanor Early.

charge, alleging desertion. He might even allege eruol ́ and abusive treatment. You left him, you nee alck and alone, in Havana

"But, Mr. Peterson, he Was

"He might produce evidence to of the birth of a child? You have the contrary. Tropical malaria, no mutual friends-no acquain-he might call it. Amdavits from ancos? The situation is almost Cubar doctors, hotel clerks It

could be arranged."

"Mm-m," he said. “A most, un- uaual ense. And the defendant, drunk!" living in New Haven, is ignorant

incomprehensible,

"You realize, of course, that it will be necessary to apprise your husband of the existence of a child? You wish complete CUA tody. Separate support, perhaps?" "No-no." Sybil interrupted eagerly. "I don't want any money at all. Only Toddy. I don't even care about my freedom, except for Teddy's sake. I only want the right to my own name, and the right for my child to be known as Edward Thorne.

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"But I have witnesses-the Moores."

"Mm-m-yen, Woll, we'll see. I shall prepare the papers fer ser: vice immediately. The case will be listed with others on the divorce ducket. We must wait until it is: called. The law moves alowly. doubt if we can get heard before the September session."

Sybil clasped her hands vously, remembering Tad's dire predictions.

"There won't be any publicity, Mr. Peterson?" she inquired.

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"He is called." she told the erusty old lawyer simply, "Tor my father. I should like th, perpetuate

"That, he told her gravely, "is his memory through my son. There something we never can tell. If The traditions--Thorne we enn arrange for an unconfest- pride. It would be idiotle for my action, probably not. B. Mr. son to carry on for the Eustise. Eustis contests, I should say there He means nothing to them, nor would probably be a great deal of they, to hlin."

1. Headliness, you know, and pictures. And all sorts of fansen- Mr. Peterson smiled, "Juris does and inferences. diction he informed her, "inc-|

lares "The American public cognize no sentimentality. The senuddal. Divorces produce vicari- child's father has a legal right to sus joy. However, let us not be dispate your fitness as guardian apprehensive. Once you make up of his minor son. He can, if he your mind to do a thing, there's no chouses, ring various unpleasant vood racillating. You're going allegations. He enn contest your through--or you're not. The deci- suit for divorce, and defend him-ion is your own." self publicly against your charges,

"However, judging from the efr cumstances of the erromance, think wa need anticipate no

Sybil squared her shoulders,"

"I'm going through," she said. and placed her band in him.

When she had gone, the old law-

trouble from the young man, Youyer rang for the junior member are quite sure, madam, that you have omitted no important detall of your marital life? You have not seen your husband In the last 21 months? Not since you left him in Havana?"!

Sybil hesitated,

WIRELESS BROADCAST.

THE LOCAL PROGRAMME FOR TO-DAY.

5.20 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. Demonstra tion Programme.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1928.

YACHTING.

FIFTH CHAMPIONSHIP RACE

ON SATURDAY.

The Fifth race for the Champion- ship of the Royal Hongkong Yacht

7.48 p.m. Evening Weather Re-Club" was sailed on Saturday after port

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noon, the full results being given. below. The event attracted 18

8 p.m. to 10.30 p.m. Evening Pro competitors all of whom Anished the gramme (Columbia Records). "Liebestraum,"

Organ Solo by Pattman. "King's Serenade,"

Hooper's Novelty Trio. "Song of the Islands"

Hooper's Novelty Trio. "So Long," Eddie Thomas" Collegians. "Rosette," Eddie Thomas' Collegians. "For My Baby"

Hotel Astor Orchestra. "The Man I Love,"

The Wearin' of the Green,"

Hotel Astor Orchestra.

"Believe me if all those endearing

W. F. Watt, Tenor.

"Dr. McGregor," "The Engineer."

young charms," *W. F. Watt, Tenor. Will Fyffe. Comedian. Will Fyffe, Comedian. "Adagio," Cello Selo by Antoni Sala. "Arioso, Cello Sole by Antoni Bala. "Praeludium," Squire Celeste Octot "Scottish Fantasia,

Squire Celeste Oetet. Poet and Penannt," Overture.

Band of H. M. Grenadier Guards, "Wildflower," (A) April Blossoms

Duet, Kitty Reidy and Howard Worster. (B) Bambalina," Duel. Kitty Reidy and Howard Worster.

"Minuet.”

"Le Millions D'Arleguin," Serenade B. B. C. Wireless Symphony Orch.

B. B. C. Wireless Symphony Orch. "Betty in Mayfair." Sélections,

Adelphi Theatre Orchestra. 10 pan. British. Official Wireless Prokk "Cavaleria Rusticana,"

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courat, which WAS as follows:

Channel Rocks (P), Kowloon Rock (P), Mark on Line (P), Lyemoon Beacon (S). Dlstance, 8.75 miles.

The results were:

Handicap Class, [Start at 2.26 p.m.] '

TIME.

Finishing Corrected 4.22.54 4.20.42% Diana (5th) Colleen (4th) 4.17:44 4.12.37K

4.10.49 4.10.40 Rolla (2nd) La Linda (3rd). 4.15.14 4.11.85% Dorothea (int). 4.16.02 4.09.65%

Ond Designs and Guels, ;

[Start at 2.30 p.m.]

TIME.

4.43.22 4.43.22

Finishing Corrected Daphne (1st)... 4.20.46 420,45 Ailsa (4th) Pierrette (5th) 4:48.20 4.44.4134 Thecla (3rd) .... 4.40.34 4.80.164 Joan (2nd)... ... 4.44.40 $38.50

Heyward Heys. [Start at 2.35 p.m.)

TIME. Finishing Corrected Why Wonder (5th) 4.54.02 4.54.02 Wings (3rd) Bluenose (1st) Boojum (2nd) Speedwell (Cth) Adanac (8th) Zephyr (4th) Luin (7th)

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4.52.01 4.62.01 4.49.23 4.40.23

4.51.18 4.51.18

4.64.34 4.54.84

4.58.30 4.58.30

4.58.15 4.52.25 5.02.15 4.50.25

YESTERDAY'S EVENT.

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Feathers Finishing Corrected Coquette. Time. Time. Imogen

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6.29.86 5.20.30 Curlew

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Squire Instrumental Trio.

(b) Lento Macrtoso Squire Instrumental Trio.

(c) Vivace Squire Instrumental Trio.

(a) Behold the Lamb of God

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of the firm, and ranted harshly:

"What's the young generation coming to? Answer me that, if you can! The foibles of innocence! "Le Varinzoni Di Proch," License and immorality. You're · A. M. Guglielmetti, ` Soprano.

all going to the dogs. "The Magic Fluto," You've

crazy--crazy

gone

"Yes, I have-once... I

didn't as loons, Such carryinga- -think it necessary to tell you. It on! Little girls and married wo- was for only a few minuten. I-I men. Elask-sucking lizards. I surprised him. It was in a public don't know what the world's com- place. In New Haven at a reading to. You're going to the devil house. He was with another wo-

inan.

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"You talked with him ?** "Yes." "And what was the nature of that conversation 7"

upbraided him. He was with a girl 1 knew. They were planning to elupe."

"How did you know they were planning to elope?"

"Oh, I know they were.' "And you know the woman? We might sabpoena hur. Had you witnessed to the affair? And what are this woman's feelings toward you at this time?"

Sybil threw dut her hands. "Oh, Mr. Peterson-yon

don't understand. 1 ahouldn't have mentioned it. I couldn't possibly drng anyone into this-particular- ly this--this lady."

"Who is she, sadam? And what have been her relations with your husband? Has there bera all open liaison?"

Hideous questions! Horrible man! Sybil shuddered,

"Really, Mr. l'eterson. I must decline to answer. It seems harl- ly necessary."

The francille Mr. Peterson paused for breath.

The junior member smiled. "Yes sir.", he ranceded good- naturedly. "I suppose we are. You old fogies are to blame for it."

The summer was full of confer- ences. Richard wanted to see Sybil First one emissary and then another pleaded his exuse.

Gli Angell D'inferno A. M. Guglielmetti. Soprano. "The Valkyrie," Ride of the Valkyries, Beyreuth Festival Orchestra, "Largo,"

Danzas Espanolas No. 5,"

Cello Solo By Gaspar Cassado,

Cello Solo By Gaspar Casando.

God Save The King.

10.30 p.m. Close Down.

PEARL EXHIBITION.

WONDERFUL DISPLAY OF

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They hinted at possible recon- These who have been puzzled ciliation, and a settlement out of to know what to give IN Д art. Defiance followed on the Christmas gift that is sure to be heels of conciliation. There were welcome, will have the opportunity veiled threats. If Richard had a during this week of making a child, then, by the Lord Harry, he choice front the long list proposed to spo him. Panic articles in pearl jewellery that stricken, Sybil refused to let Teddy have been place on exhibition from hy sight.

by Mr. Kodaka, one of the lead- Richard's lawyer, 2 smoothing cultured pearl jewellery manu- ung man with a face like a fer-facturers of Tokoham ret, libly submitted unpleasant innuendars, Did My. Thorne know of his wife's friendship with Mr. Eustis? No? Ah! Probably Mrs. Eustis would not wish to have him inforated of that-r-regrettable

Hte affair,

"Don't call me Mrs. Eustis!" snapped Sybil.

Mr. Kodaka'a' annual exhibition

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an object, lesson in what cau he accomplished along perfectly peal oysters which would other- natural lines, in putting to work wier be idle and unproductive The industry, which has become so important of late years, is Rat it is your name!" expostu ones in Japan, which exports fast becoming one of the leading The old man smiled patiently.lated the ferret, and continued "My dear young woman, it is

large quantities, valued sunvely, “Of course,

Mr. Eustis hundreds of thousands of yen, mast necessary, he explained

'would be loathe to resort to such indulgently, "Surely you do not tactics. But, really, Mrs. Eustis every year to all parts of the think I am vulgarly curious. រ

world. was proving quite unreasonable, am a man old enough to be your Now, if Mr. Eustis were permitted father. You have come to me, to see the child.... presumably, because you trust inc, And wish me to help you. You must be absolutely frank with me. If you wish to withhold certain facts, I musi decline to accept the

"I'd die first!" she assured him. Case."

"But consider your husband's | passed, Mr. Peterson peered through feelings. The child is his." tortoise-shell glasses at his fingerThe child is mine!" Sybil's nails, and, for the space of 60

"Never!" Sybil shrieked her de- fiance.

"Or if Mrs. Eustis would meet her husband...."

The exhibit is to be seen

ut Messrs. Komor's Art Salon, and those who purpose visiting it should do so without delay, a last year the choicest items were sold one before half the allotted: period of the exhibition had

seconds, while he appraised them out-raged maternity flared holly swell friends. Gettin' dragged to]

thorou a in drop. Then Sybil broke the throbbing silence.

could have heard

"Teddy's mine, I tell you."

The ferret smiled suavely. "Yours! Oh, yes. But you say

Oh, the hateful insolence of that purring volce. Sybil sprang to her

I be, our pardon," she said.he interpolated smoothly, "that it "Let me begin at the beginning, also his."

and tell you everything. Then

Gravely he heard her out. And

police court like a common rowdy. the high and mighty Miss Sybil I guess that will make 'em laugh Thorne un on an assault and bat- tery charge!"

you will understand how absolute-feet, and her open palm shot derby and departed, like a "villain" Muttering darkly, he took his ly impossible it is to bring the swiftly through the air. Fall on on the stage. Then Sybil, appre- charge you have in mind."

his cheek he received it, and when hensive of the trouble her temper when she had finished, she con-her arm dropped like lead to her might causo, hurried in town to re- side, there was a livid mark across late the afternoon's developments cluded hopefully-"And now you his face.

to her lawyer. Bee why I want so fearfully to get the divorce on some respectable she screamed. "Get out, Quick!!

"You-you-! Leave my house!" ground-incompatibility, or some Or I'll call my brother to beat you. but she saw the twinkle in his wise thing like that."

You... you....!"

Mr. Peterson inclined his head. "That would be nice," he con-

She was pointing a shaking in-

queen in a melodrama, And the

Mr. Peterson listened gravely,

old eyes.

"Good girl" he approved judi-.

ceded with grim humour, "only in Her toward the door, liko a tragedy cially when she finishod, "It takes Massachusetts we don't do thinge palm of her hand itched for fur-An angry woman to handle a musi that way. There are seven grounde for divorce in this state. Blost of ther contact.

them ugly. Incompatibilty is not one of them. Non-support is what

The ferret fondled his cheek.

cal comedy detective properly. You needn't worry about any war- rant. He wouldn't let anybody

"You shall pay for this indig-know you struck him, for all his you might call the most respectant he told her, fuming angrily. cheap talk. He will keep that able, in your case we might fallThe courts protect men from the right under his tin hat and he'll back on gross and confirmed tantrums of female tigers, I shall ife his head off about the mark on or crae get a warrant for assault and his face. But, after this, refer habits of intoxication,

"On the other hand, your. hus. He leered at her evilly. "And all rata to me. I don't want you might bring a counter! what a story that will be for your talking with them at all." (To Be Continued.)

and abusive treatment,

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