The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-29
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 aTankeriane--Sir William Tanker lane"
 .. ..of Tankeriane courtT'
 T know 1t. we'll. My father has e living in your gift--about six miles from Laverstone."
 .oh yes, of course. I know him. fine old chap. How small the world is.1
 On their way down to the harbor the two men chatted together as though they had known each other for years. In no country in the world Is there 50 much local affection as In Engiand.
 pr. Hardy's boyhood had been passed In the shadow of the Stonewold Hills, and he loved every wall and tree Tn
 ..Tis a poor living" said Tanker lane. as they discussed the neighbor- hood. My father intended to endow 1t with a gift of 5.o00 pounds. He had a great liking for High Church Hardy as he called him. I've had so much else to think of since my father died. but I've felt I'd like to carry out his wishes"
 And then, after few remarks on the agricultural depression. which affects landowners and clergy alike, Tanker lane made a remark which had very obvious connection with the poverty of the Rev. John Hardy's liivng.
 .You will. of course, look to me for your fees in connection with my wtfe's illness. though suppose MT. Shil has made himself responsible for them
 T shall, of course, look to the hus- band"
 well, I don't want to drag you into our private affairs, pr. Hardy but you will understand the necessity of avoid laI Nr 10 TA
 aDoctors," he replied, 'Anow how to keen silence as we'll as lawyers and bankers And I am not married"
 My wife must be taken back to Tankeriane Court as soon as she is well enough to travel
 pr. Hardy was silent He was thinking about a far longer journey which the sick woman might yet De called upon to take.
 sDo you think there Is any dangerT Tankerlane asked quickly. The doctor looked at his face and learnt that which he wished to know. It was evil dent that Sir William Tankeriane loved his wife.
 Tt is most unfortunate" he said gravely, most unfortunate. But we wzII do all we can"
 saThere is MT. shil, too" said Tanker lane. T should say his vitality has been sapped to the limit. It is, I may say. necessary that my wife should know nothing about him."
 When the reached the William and Sarah. pr. Hardy examined both the nafiankx, and ordered Laura's im- mediate removal to the local hospital. Ire advised that John Shil. who was suffering chiefly from sheer exhaus- zion, should be taken back to Black KiIl, and that a great eye specialist shoafd be sent for.
 ''wii he ever recover his sight7" asked Tankeriane.
 T don't know. I should not like 3o say. The eye is a tricky thing. Sir George Carrs opinion will decide his fate. He Is rarely in error. But one thing is quite certain, that if he Is hopelessly blind. he must not be told 8he truth till he is strong enough to hear it."
 T can rely on you keeping all knowledge of this from Lady Tanker aanef''
 .sCertainIy; but with regard to your self, Sir William, don't think you had better see your wife till she sends for you I have no wish to inquire into your private affairs. but 1t is quite evident that 1t would not be wise to thrust your society upon her at the present time"
 T understand" Tankerlane replied, T win carry out your orders"