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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1934-12-27, Page 6THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1034 THE EXETER. TIMES-ADVOCATE •nill ■CHAPTER IV Qty? IBxtivr Established 1873 and 1887 Published every Thursday morning at Exeter, Ontario SUBSCRIPTION—•$2.010- per year in advance RATES—-Farm -or Real Estate for sale 50c! each insertion for first four insertions, 25c, each subse­ quent insertion. Miscellaneous ar­ticles, To Rent, Wanted, Lost, or Found 10c. per line of six words, Reading' notices 10c. per line, Card of Thanks 50c, Legal ad­ vertising 12‘and 8c. per line. In Memoiiam, with one verse 50c, extra verses’ 25ic. each. Member of The Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association :f her mouth. “It’s all right, Hannah. Why houldn’t you have the breaks’—?” “Breaks, ma’am?” “Good-bye, Hannah.” -CHAPTER V Li the words. S “What you just read on my E she told him evenly, adding s couitesy.” E Langdon’s composure was E unruffled at the unexpected E “Yi n do? Then I w-culd E — that you practice thqm elsewhere, E It will save you time and expense, E possibly.” E’ ‘ Serenity had herself well in hand E now. ’ E | “I appreciate your- interest, Doc- , . u tor>-> S}ie returned sweetly. “I had today. I’m very busy getting my (began to -take on a semblance of ar- hoped we. might meet in consulta- office settled." , der. ; tion occasionally. However—now “Oh, I say—” The smile had left! “I see you’re going to -camp out tha-’ I'm so nea-rly settled—I think Maury’s face and there was a isud- here,” Maury ventured presently,11 sh ’ll remain. For a time at least den intense note in his voice. ’Please ■ nodding his head in the diiaction of (Should I change my mind, I’ll be " ’ It was all a rear room where the moving men ’ glad to come and tell you. Is that 'had deposited -a day beu-, a large fair?” , chiffonier and a dressing table. I Instead or replying, Parrish -tu-rn- j “Yes," replied Serenity. “I think ' ed and strode from the room. Just •it will be more convenient than the j without the door, he paused long ! hotel and I know I better,” “Dare say. But id?” “Of course not. be timid of?” “Not -a thing-—except too much One’s own company. That isn't j good.” J “I’m n-ot worrying about that. I 'have ever so much reading and I studying to do and it will be a won- , derful chance for me—pr-obably -too wonderful.” “What 'are you going to do about your meals?” “Oh, I'll patronize the hotel din­ ing room. I can’t be bothered with cooking and that sort of thing. Ex­ cept for tea. I’m -a regular spinis- ter when it comes to tea. I’ll manage wrell enough.” “Sure you will. Only it doesn’t seem right—But you’ll get acquaint­ ed isoon and then everything will be different. I predict you’re going, to be rushed within an inch of your life.” “Out of town?” inquired wicked­ ly. i “Nonsense. With patients, of | course. In a month you’ll have -a Buttons at the front door handing out numbers to the waiting lines, and a cuople of nurses in uniform. You’ll have your own hospital, too. I want to put in a bid now to be an ambulance driver,” “Did you do that job overseas?” asked Serenity. “I was told you had spent some time in Europe.” “No. I was a little too young for service during the big disturbance. I tried’to enlist, but Dad threw a wrench in the machinery. But spend most of two years on the side since, nosing about here there.” “Studying, I suppose.” “Not exactly I’m afraid I loafed1- the beaten track. I get a big -cut -of that.” “So should tor warmly, ■and I’m wild you did.” And Maury less account of his travels, warming to the ,subject as he watched the growing interest in the girl’s blue eveis. And in return she gave him, bit by hit, her own brief biography— told him of her experiences at school of her father, and of her hopes the future. But no-thing of fears, S-o deeply engrossed were pair in becoming acquainted Hannah Evans’ presence in -the ' room, where ishe lent an attentive | ear while working unobtrusively on I the last window panes, was com- 1 pletely overlooked. The same disre- BY JOSEPH McCORD lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllf “.Oh, no’m, you didn't. I wasn’t dressed up very good, I looked at you through the window,” “I see. You’re not working today then?” “No’m. I wasn't feeling so good— l’ke I was tollin’ you.” “All right. As long as you’re my very first patient in penny Mil, I shall prescribe for you.” “Yes'm." “Go ba- k to the store and go to work.” “Right now?” “Right a why quick. You’ll be sur­ prised how much better you’re going to be.” “But ain’t you—-Don’t I have to take nothin’?” Serenity considered the matter soberly. “Perhaps. Just a little some­ thing to relieve your mind—-I mean your stomach trouble. I haven’t caught up with my prescription blanks yet, but that doesn’t matter. Do you pass a drug store on your way back?” “Sure. Brown’s—right next to us.’ “Suppose you ask the clerk at the fountain to mix you some soda and water—any flavor of ice cream will , do. Drink it slowly.” Paying no at­ tention to the blank amazement in the youth’s face, the doctor allowed her own gaze to rest for an inquir­ ing instant on the other’s mono­ gramed belt buckle—it being rather nearer than the rest of him. “I be­ lieve though, I’d omit the whipped cream this time, if I were you. Good bye. And thank you fcr call­ ing on me.” Mr. Danner gave a deep and re­ gretful sigh but turned obediently in the direction of the door “Good­ bye,” he mumbled disconsolately. Then his face brightened suddenly. “I almost forgot. How much is it?” Serenity had to laugh in spite of herself. “Nothing— this time. It was only a neighborly call. I’ll charge you regular fees, next time.” On the step, he lingered for -one more: “Good-bye, Doctor.” “Good-bye—•‘Willie,” (Left alone with her tasks again, the physician smiled softly: “Poor kid,” she murmured, “he’s all broke out with romance and doesn’t quite ( forgive me, Miss Dale, such a jolt—your coming here to be my father’s competitor, so to speak —I guess the whole thing was that I was afraid you wouldn’t want to be friends—I mean you wouldn't have wanted me to help you with that tire if you knew and—-Hang it all, I did want to help!” Finding it becoming increasingly difficult to harbor any resentment against this frank young person. Ser­ enity made a last effort to preserve her dignity with a quiet: “I understand. Suppose you let me have the sign now. I need scarce­ ly to remind you we are putting on an act that will attract attention—” Maury grinned. “And how! Vil­ lage doctor’s son hangs out shingle of hated young rival—” “That’s just it,” interrupted the girl. “Since you have been so out­ spoken, I may as well tell you 11 have been given to understand that i your father does not intend to re­ cognize me professionally. I called at his office yesterday to present that lettei' I told you of and—well, he wasn’t at home.” I “He was out, of course,” Maury offered in quick defense. “So your maid said.” Serenity re­ frained from saying she had been prompted to make her visit at the ■ sight of the older practitioner en-j tering his house a moment before. “Too bad you missed him,” com­ mented the young man. “He's a reg­ ular brick, once you know him. That severe air of his is nothing but a pose. Where’s your hammer?” “No.” “Oh, ye-s,’ he wheedled. “My arm’s almost paralyzed—honest it is.” With a helpless shrug, Serenity ran into -the office for the desired implement. “Now please do hurry,” she begged. "Got to have a couple of nails, lady,” “I know. Here -they -are. Hurry.” “Okay. Just where do you want this masterpiece?” “Oh, anywhere—Anywhere at all! A few lusty strokes and Maury I I sign, ’ “And quite retort, suggest A question of {deals All beginnings reach .an end event­ ually, although, Serenity Dale was frequently convinced, an exception to that rule, and to many others-, existed in Penny Mill. Yet, at the end of a month, she was accumulat­ ing what she enjoyed styling, practice.” (To be continued) “my know what it’s all about. Well, come' stepped back to regard the .result of out here, treasure, and blink at an admiring world!” This last to a neat black and gold sign that had been reposing at the bottom of -the larg­ est packing case. Holding the modest little panel at arm’s length, her curly head tilted on one side, the young doctor gazed approvingly at the shining legend: SERENITY DALE, M.D. Physician & Surgeon she the sigh­ least his efforts with undisguised admir­ ation. “Best looking sign I’ve.seen to­ day,” wa-s his comment, “.and right artistically hung, if I do s-ay so as shouldn’t. You know I’m ever so glad you put your .front name -on that. I like it—it’s so quaint sounding—Serenity —” He spoke the name softly, lingering over the syllableis. “Glad it meets with youi\ approv­ al,” returned the name’s owner trifle coldly. “It belonged to of my grandmothers. I’m glad 1 didn’t name me for my -other - She was called—-Submit. IThank : again.” She moved slowly, but , finitely, in the direction of “And that’s little me,” ed. “I believe I’m just bit scared.” ■Carrying the sign to the looked cautiously about and was re­ lieved to discover that her gallery had dwindled to one small The latter gave every evidence of be-' operj door.' “Don’t mention it.” said her '“Aren’t there a one they one. you. ; de-, the, longing to the s-o called -talkative _ sex but also of being too young to ’ gjstanY‘£rightly( common: she was about to witness. Serenity' you? stepped out quickly on he lawn and jam .about the. house.” help the new sign against the dingy clapboards of back as far a-s general effect. It was then heard, a sudden presence behind her. Before she could glance around, a bare forearm reached over her shoulder and the sign was pinned firmly against the wall by a muscul­ ar brown hand. “Now step back and get an eye­ ful,” drawled a humorous voice. Dodging undei* the intruding arm, the doctor wheeled about to confront the smiling eyes of .Maury Parrish. “Oh!” she greeted breathlessly. “I—I didn’t hear you!” “No? Well then, bring me a ham­ mer and a couple, of nail-s and we’ll spike this up in jig time.” Dr. Dale drew herself up to a full five fee. “Thank you, no, Mr. Lor­ aine—Parrish!” “Then you know, Oh, well! It was a stupid trick, I’ll admit,” "Exceedingly,” replied the girl. “Was it for any particular reason?” “Dained if I know- mitted ruefully, imp, I reckon, “Never mind, have my sign. I’ll like the bed enough to remark; I “And you will gain nothing by cul­ tivating my son.” Then he was gone. Left alone, Serenity, sat weakly in the red leather “twisting,” chair, winking rapidly in spite of herself. And this was the thing she had been fearing, yet hoping against. It had come. And hew unnecessary it all wav Were all little towns like she wondered vaguely? Were doctors hostile to beginners? They couldn’t be. Doctors were Dad—' people- “Ma’am?” Doctor Serenity swung about with a sta-rtled gesture, wondering for a moment if she had been indulging in her careless habit of thinking aloud, Hannah was in the door­ way, pail in hand, her beady eyes shining with suspicious anticipation. "I’m all done,” she announced. Serenity reached wearily for .her purse. “How much do I owe you?” “Why—why, two dollars- ma’am.” “Here it is. I’m very glad could help me -today.” “Yes’m.” Miss Evans pocketed money and scuttled quickly in direction of the front door. “Oh, Hannah—” “Ma’am?” “I suppose you’ overheard Dr. Parrish iwas saying here ment ago?” “No’m.” tion in the beady eyes. Serenity sighed, cal little smile touched the won’t you be tim- What is there to Of 60 I did other plain poking -about in places off kick doc- over Tell me what I,” declared .the “I’ve never been to go. gave a carefully-care- as- t in detail on the indiscretion ! 10t mOre things I could do to help ‘ was extende<J to Kewps vho ! about to witness. Serenity ’ vou’ You’ve no idea how handy I iust noW was stretched lazily on the — doorstep, an unwitting advertisement ’ of his master’s presence. ■ In complete fairness to Kewps, however, it should be said he did display signs of sudden uneasiness •that Maury would have translated at once, had he not been so utterly lost in his delightful surroundings, It was not until the dog ran over and crouched at his feet that the young man glanced at the outer door with a smothered exclamation. There on the step stood Dr. Lang­ don Parrish. The new arrival swept -room with cold, grey eyes, ed decisively across the hi© towering figure seeming to fill the small apartment. “Oh—hello, Dad! This is doc­ tor—” Parrish silenced his son with a curt gesture of the hand. Serenity, who had started forward with smile, halted in her -tracks, smile faded as she’ sensed the anger in the man’s face. "Go home,” was the brief mand Langdon gave his son. It was said in much the same tone he would have used in addressing the dog, Kewps. Maury hesitated, then looked , I quostimiingly at the girl. She was I regarding he.r fellow practitinoor | curiously and gave no heed to the mute appeal in -the younger man’s I eyes. With a resigned air, he laid s-ome books he had n his hand a corner of the from the room Kewps followed ing in fu.rlons found himself safely in the open. Concluding a contemptuous sur- very of the little office and its; ex­ tents, Langdon’s frigid stare sought the new owner. Serenity*© chin .lift­ ed a trifle under the scrutiny but her gaze never wave-red, as the man inquired -brusquely: “And ^what might you practice?” There was a thinly-veiled sheer In “Thank you. no,” was the prompt her office, leaning1 retort. possible to study the I “Now that’s a tough break. Well, I’ll tote this heavy hammer in for you, anyway.” And he marched bold­ ly indoors, ignoring his baffled host­ ess who followed at his heels, not knowing quite whether she be angry or amused. Serenity was naver able -to to her own satisfaction how pened, but her caller had no sooner taken a quick glance about the dis­ ordered front room than he set to work. "Mind if. I s-hove the desk over a trifle? Like that. You see it will give uis more room to work around the boxes. Never mind—We’ll heave that empty one right outdoors—- Watch yourself, Kewps! First, I’ll take out these books for you.” Several discarded packing cases were tumbled unceremoniously out on the grass; contents of the others were arranged neatly for Serenity’s disposal, or placed in unwilling-des- ignated locations. iAill the time, Maury kept up -a running fire of small talk entertaining the doctor to such a degree that her earlier re­ serve melted completely. Soon they were laughing and chatting together like old friends, as the apartment she felt, rather than ■’ iMaury ad- "Some perverse You see—” And please let me I don’t wish it hung should explain it hap- The duty of the kidneys is to act as filters to purify the blood of its impurities. That is the groat work the kidneys do, They Alter the blood. Do you think, then, it is possible to bo healthy unless the kidneys do their work thoroughly. Doan's Kidney Pills help the kidneys flush off the poisonous impurities, cleansing out the kidneys, bladder and urinary passages, and make their action natural and regular. this all No. like -Uncle Mac—they tried to help But there was Then a you the the >>what .a mo­ exulta- whims!- corners JHKIAJj AT GRAND BEND The funeral of David Dumigan, whse death occurred at his home on Concession 6, Bosanquet from pneu­ monia, was held from the family resi­ dence -on Wednesday. Rev. Charles H. James of St. Paul’s Anglica^ Church ;had charge of the services. The Old Master Affectionately inscribed to the memory of the late William MacKay of Henisall, and the late Frederick Ross, of Dungannon, who passed away on the second and sixth of No­ vember 1934, respectively. Of each it -may be said that he was a faith­ ful and sympathetic teacher, a true friend and devoted Christian. M-r. MacKay was born in Dungannon 73 years ago, the son of the late Dr. and Mrs. IMacKay and Mr. Ross finished his teaching career by teaching 17 years in the same old school as Mr. MacKay attended in bis boyhood. The Master’s gone, that gentle man, ~We all were pleased to meet; To listen to his cheery words, As we passed down the street. For many years he taught our school The people trusted him, His pupils loved him as a friend. While all looked -up to him. As he passed in and out with us We recognized his worth, His sterling character proclaimed His virtues without dearth. In ‘trouble, aye, a counsellor, Cool, wise* unselfish, true, His counsel, thoughtful, keen, creet Mingled with love -all knew. His hasty greeting on the street, . On earth we’ll hear no more But in our Father’s home on high We’ll meet when life is o’er, W. H. 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