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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1935-01-10, Page 241 THURSDAY, 10, 1035 *?** Wgl THE EXETER TIME^APVPCATE SILVER LININGS’ BY JOSEPH MCCQRP CHAPTER V "I reckon.” “I wish," mused the young physi cian, “1 knew just a little more of <hei' physical background. Did .anyone besides Dr. Parrish ever care for her during a confinement?” “Nary a one. He’s all we ever had around here until you came." “And I can’t consult I’m afraid." “No can’t, blast him.” goaded Jake. “Do you he’ts aimin’ to do? Goin’ ’tachment on my place ’cause I ain’t paid my bill! I wouldn’t let him lay .a finger ion Laura now, not if I thought she’d died the next uninute else!" “Oh, yes you would,” smiled Ser enity, shooing the last clinging ur- ehin from the car and settling her self .behind the steering wheel. “You would do anything in this world for that lady—'and so would I. Do all you can now to keep her cheered up. That will do a lot for her—and for that new son of yours.” “Yes’m, you kin count on me. And you. I today, soiled •with him, flashed the know what to put a as she —here—I got somethin’ foi* sold some truck over town Take this." He proffered a dollar bill. Serenity shook her head started her motor. “Never mind that, Jake. We’ll fix that up later,” But the man persevered. “Look .a here, Miss—I want you should take it ” He flushed .a little under his tan >ag he added awkwardly: “Folks are sayin’ your trade ain’t .been none too good since you struck this place. You can’t work for nothin’—nobody kin." “That’s awfully nice of you, Jake," ishe answered impulsively, “but I don’t need that. If I did, I’d take it. Come over here." (As the man moved closer to the car, the doctor leaned in his direc tion and lowered her voice confiden tially. “You know, it’s just occurred to me that your house looks almost exactly like the president’s birth place. Well—don’t you see? If you can spare that dollar, I’d start a baulk .account for him. Campaign ex penses, you know. Are the cabinet members all out from under the Wheels?" J Frame stood staring after the yel- ’ low car, then down .at the bill in his fingers. ” ( “I’ll be doggoned,” he’ muttered.' IllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllCllllllillllllllllllllllllllllllllilllllll^ ■ I I'm afraid the version I got is fairly 1 correct. Well, the pater isn’t exactly the apologetic kind—” “So I’ve gathered.” “I don’t blame you for feeling— as you must. But I did hope you’d let me apologize foi’ both of us. IThe whole thing was any fault. You will never know and there’s no reason why you should ever believe how sorry I am'—how much I care. Well, I guess that’s that. If yiou ‘will stop now and let us out, I can promise you won’t be bothered again,” Buster gave no indication of checking his speed and there was a long silence in the car, broken at last by Maury’s respectful: “Excuse me, but did you happen to notice that you made a there?” ‘ know it." “And this is Fail* Hills “I know it." “I just mentioned it in were in a hurry to get back- 'There w,as 110 response this time and he leaned back with a deep sigh of satisfaction. “AU .right if I smoke?" “If you like.” A moment later, Maury brushed his from his eyes and attempt at conversation. “Now this is what I call living!” he contributed happily.” If the few words had been spo|ken sarcast1acially, the' young man would have laughed. But there was some thing in Serenity’s tones that brought his head around with a jerk. There was ,an undeniable shade of sadness in her voice. A sudden realization of that fact and Maury w'as trying to fath,am the expression of the blue eyes that were set steadfastly on 'the road ahead. “Why not?” he experimented, after a 'moment. “After (all, life is noth ing to get hot and bothered over Y-ou •scamper about in one little circle ton „ e—imagine you’re grabbing the t—Then you find every- to bask in the late afternoon sun by the side of the road while she made a d delighted excursion after yellow tisies in a nearby field. Returning, her arms laden with dden booty, she was amazed and thesomewhat alarmed to discover figure cf a man slouched down in the roadster’s seat. The intruder wore a cap pulled low over his face and a thread of smoke curled lazily from a pipe that proturded from un der the checkered 'headpiece, Just then, the gild noticed a white terrier dozing comfortably under the car and she gave a quick sigh of relief. With a determined nod of head she walked swiftly in the ection of the car. “May I aSld—1?" she began, in mal tones, “Why, of course you may!" Maury interrupted. He pulled himself up quickly ,and doffed his cap with his most ingratiating smile. “You see thei’.e wasn’t a soul in the car and— well, Kewps, and I were beastly and manly tired. We figured you’d pro bably want to give us a lift,” he addl ed with a touch of his old insolence. “You know very well I’ll do noth ing of the sort.” exclaimed the ex asperated owner of the car. ‘And you must get out of there this minute. Supipose somebody comes along and '.sees you!" “Why, I’d just finished thinking that out,” the wayfarer admitted mo destly. His -face brightened. “I was going to suggest the three of us take a little spin up the Fair Hills Road. It isn’t in bad shape and you w-ould- nqt be likely to run into embarrass ing traffic. How does that strike you?” “Not at all! Whatever can you be thinking? Besides1—u haven’t the. time. I’m very busy." “I know. I should h,ave thought of that. I could just as well as not have helped with all picking.” Serenity felt herself flushing with a time__i vexation. She walked around to her spot-light- side of the car and made one more body’s applauding their own turn in her dir- turn b'aclc case you his pipe going, wind-blown hair essayed .another that flower appeal. stead of yours. That’s life." “Please, Mr. Parrish." | “And a coward’s definition,” was “Well, if you’re really o.rderig us ^ie quiet comment. ?"tr:'Ih^,.W.e?'';..O.n...0.Y J..ay.'.-.-ay.y I “But it isn't. You have the same view-point as—a good many others. ■ You know, I often think of this world . as .a big ball—'No, I 'know that isn’t [original—'but what I mean is that I it goes trundling along endlessly through space. It’s always picking I up ,a swarm of human atoms and When Serenity drove into Main • Street on her return from the coun- try visit, she chanced to spy Dr. Par rish leaving the drug store with the evident intention of clambering in to his buggy that waited by the side walk. “I believe I’ll risk it," murmured the younger physician defiantly. ‘He will hardly dare slay me in the pres ence of witnesses. Here goes." Asselerating Buster’s speed a trifle, she .brought him up alongside the startled Minnie just as Parrish set tled himself on his .leather cushion. “Oh, Doctor! May I speak to you a moment please?” Langdon glanced quickly about at the sound of the clear voice as if un certain as the best means of repel ling so public .an instrusion. Then, possibly recalling -her impertient oL fer to leave town, he grudged her a chilly: v “Well? What is it?" “I mustn’t take u,p your time, Doc tor,” she began hurriedly, “but I would very much .appreciate a consul tation with you.” “What.” he barked, scarcely cred iting his ears. “If you please; firmly. “I’m referring to Mrs. Frame." Parrish caught up his reins, ing his voice, he announced measured distinctness: “Mrs. Frame will have to take her chance along with the rest of your unfortunate—dupes. Get on, Minnie “Thank- you very much," Serenity called after him pleasantly, for the benefit of several auditors. “Did you ever see such .a perverse mess your life?” But that was for the benefit Buster. offered wih .an injured air. “But you ' really will .have -to let me talk to you!a minute. It’s something important j—to" me, at least." [ Dr. Dale sent a troubled glance I up and down the road. Fortunately, ,'it was deserted for the moment. I “Oh, this is just—impossible!" t ;fiaving another train of them be- i she persisted, not knowing whether hind*—never feels a jar. Just goes she was on the point of laughing or cn when a chap knows this feels . crying. “We must not be seen talik- ' the meaning of it all—gets tired, t ing here together. I’m going to drive well, if he thinks he’d like' to chuck straight to the village. If you insist ir (3tll and 1Wt waifc ,t,0 be thrown off —you may .ride a very little way. So —That makes him a coward, I reek hurry up and tell me whatever you ' cn » must.” I “That’s great! I was sure you would j not turn us down when you realized. J show you pretty much all you can how much we wanted to see you for expect from life. a few minutes. Why, we ran the last other existence half mile to head you off! hadn’t stopped for the posies, never* would have made it. gcod-looking.” *y “Of course.” “Wr-ong again. A few years here i the girl told him. Jacob Rais- with in of CHAPTER VI On Fan.1 Hills Road fromOn one of her return trips the Frames, Serenity had left Buster But to face an- -to set out on an ad- If you venture from which no. one has ever ■we come hade—a coward would never They’re chance that. You know he wouldn 1 „ _______o. . “If you are trying to make me “Never mind,’ .Serenfty said short- despise you utterly," she flashed, ly. “You’ll have to hold them, I‘“you are making a beautiful job suppose.How about your dog? (Shall it! I hate a quitter.” we take him in? It is rather hot him to have to run.” “Oh, we’ll let him ride out oil porch,” said Maury happily, whistled for Kewps out from under- the car and indicated a perch on the running-board, ■ “He’ll do very well out there, if you don’t drive boo fast,’; he suggested. “I’.m hoping you will not drive too'fast.” “And you’re rather in the habit of getting what you want, I take it,” remarked the doctor briefly, as she put the car in motion. “Well, no—I wouldn’t say that." Maury suddenly dropped his banter ing tone. He straightened himself in his seat and ileaned a little closea* to Serenity. “Lady Doctor,” he began gravely, “I’ve probably forfeited youri good 'Will for .all time, but I did have to see you. Really, I did. I’m the bearer of abject apologies from—'the House of Parrish.” His driver gave a little gasp of surprise. “You mean your fatherr—" she 'began credulously. “No, Dad didn’t send me. He did- not even suggest it—I wish he had. I hate to delve in the slimy details, but our friend Hannar has been talk ing a bit—1 mean what happened in your office—You know what I mean. the He ttinioiwn of lie Or. Wood’s | NO WONDER HE FELT AND LOOKED SO MUCH BETTER S Half in fun and half because he occasionally “felt punk", a I college chap joined 39 other students to form a test class or clinic, s It was desired to test on this class the recuperative power of a certain I tonic preparation, the formula of which was known to have blood* j building qualities. I Like the other 39, this young man’s blood was tested and the ! “count” of red corpuscles and red colouring matter was found well ■ below normal. No wonder he “felt punk" at times. He was given 9 the tonic and returned in thirty days to have his blood tested again. I There was no doubt about improved health. He looked it and felt £ it, His blood tost showed that red. corpuscles and red colouring 5 matter had strikingly increased. 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Hungerford, president of the line, declared in a review of what he re ferred to as “a year of progress," insofar as the C, N. R. was concern ed. Mr. Hungerford emphasized the betterment in operating results 'in 193 4 will mean that for the third successive year the new qui foments of duced. Benefits of made during Hungerford continued, was best evi denced by the fact increased traffic was handled in such a manner that the net operating revenue of the system will be approximately $7,~ 0001,000 in excess of 1933, although about $4,5010',00;0' more was spent on maintaining the railway’s property and equipment. After reviewing pool train, arrang- ments with the Canadian; Pacific Railway, Mr. Hungerford stated ad- pool anti the system money- re will be re “operating the depression, economies Mr. Norway Pine Syrup It's the cough that sticks; the cough that hangs on, in spite of what you. do to get rid of it that causes the nervo and. throat wracking coughing that keeps you awake at night. Why not get a bottle of Dr. Wood's Norway Pino Syrup and sec how quickly it Will relieve this cough ing condition. , . It loosens the germ carrying phlegm, soothes the irritated membranes, strengthens the bronchial organs, and when this is done there is no more, lying awake With the irritating cough. Dor sale at all drug and general stores. “Yes, I suppose you would,” quoted with a, slight smile, “I Tlo. And I lo.athe that sort talk<—especially from a man you." “What can you possibly know about me?” “Not a. “Not a been told the world’s worst vagabond.” “I have not discussed you with anybody, Mr. Parrish." “You don’t have to in this burg. Dr. Dale. Oh, well—You know I’ve never found .anybody but suburban ites and policemen who were travel ling to look down the whole length of the road. They see nice funerals and pensions at the finish. Just what that proves I don’t exactly kno-w, come to think of it,” “I would imagine it proved you were not trying to do ,anything much with your’'own life." “Wouldn’t say that exactly. You see, I have'—” He checked himself suddenly and finished /with: “Not a great deal, I suspect.” “And you’re is'atisfied to let it go at that?" 'There wag. a quiet regret in the half question that Maury’s ear was quick to detect. Again he * scanned his companion’s expressionless profile, then ventured a careless; “Well, -what you don't lkno,w won’t hurt you-—-much,” Berenity faced him, blue eyes wide with astonishment. “Where did you get that?" “Get what?” he echoed, startled from his role of indolent enjoyment. “Those words—'won*t hurt you— much’?" ‘/Bless me, I don’t know. I think I’ve always used th,at expression, more or less. Why? Is it bad gram mar, or something like that?" "I guess not," sho responded, looking up the road again. I was just wondering. What wore you saying?" of like thing, of course." thing—except -what you’ve by Penny Mill. That I’m “Merely elaborating on the thesis of my general worthlessness," “And you could do so much— here,” Again the little note of re gret in her voice. “Then you should be very glad to lcno-w that I am turning over, a new leaf," risked M,aury. “Now that I’ve met you—" “Be good enough to leave me out of it," Serenity interrupted coolly. “I have no wish to mudclile your philosophy of life. It doesn’t mat ter to me in the least," she added, bringing Buster to a halt. “If you care to get out here, I think th,at woods road will bring you out very near the village. “It will,” agreed JMJaury promptly. “This road cuts in past the o,ld Mea dows place—within sight of our house. You’ve been studying geo graphy." “Why not? I’ve had plenty of time since my arrival here." “That’s a subject I won’t follow up,” he observed with a whimsical twist of his mouth. _ “Kewfps, my lad get ready to detrain. We’re back 'at the front once more.” Standing at the side of the car, Maury fingered to remind his late pilot: “But you never did accepted the apology I country." “I don’t know. I’ll You must never do this .again,” “'Of course I mustn’t. But I’ll be desperately unhappy, if I can't, feel that I’m forgiven for'—everything. Please, Lady Doctor—” The twinkling appeal in his clear blue eyes were irresistable. Serenity bit her lower lip to repress a smile. “(Maybe „ then—" she grudged. “Oh, ’m glad! And—and I didn’t •mean quite all I said back there. Life can be a very beautiful thing, I did- not know exactly how beautiful. All right, Kewps. Come here." A few .hundred feet down the road, Serenity stole a hurried look over her shoulder, Maury was standing motionless, where she had left him, Kewps sitting at his feet Instinctively, one of the little .gloved hands' left the steering wheel. It fluttered a little gesture of farewell. “Buster, de,ar,” she demanded, “what is the matter with us?" To her dismay, she felt a tear roll down the side of her small nose. “It does so hurt—much,” she gulped. The young practictioner’s spirits ■were not immersurably revived an hour later when she found ,a bulky letter from Sydney Hammond repos ing in her box at the postoffice. Letters from Mr. Hammond were still frequent affairs hut usually con fined to rather brief notes. Serenity had an unpleasant premonition that something out of the ordinary had moved the wrtier to this unusual ef fort and she hurried home with the missive. In the privacy of her of fice, she found her surmise had been correct. The letter was devotel largely to a discussion of the physical well being cf Joseph“IT'raCeyi Hammond, male parent of the scribe. “J. T.” ac cording to his offsjprinig’s time-sav- label, -was not so good. In fact, his condition might be described as “dashed bad, if you ask me." Remembering Hammand iSr., as an almost-perfect example of the well- preserved man of affairs, the doctor knit her pretty brows in some per plexity as*"she deciphered the scrawl ed information: (Continued next week.) MRS. BERT SHOLDICE HEADS BRINSLEY WMS. The annual meeting of the Brins ley W.M.S’. was .held in the church with the president, Mrs. Earl Morley in charge. The irohl. was answered by 12 members and there were a number of visitors present. Many ex cellent suggestions were made for raising funds for 1935, Mrs. George Hodgson and Mrs. Wesley Marley1 read interesting papers. For the an- ual election of officers, Rev. J. W. Johnston presided and the results were as fallows: President, Mrs, B, Sholdice; 1st Vice-Pres., Mrs. J. L. Amos; 2nd Vice-Pres., iMIrs. James Dixon; recording sec’y. wis; assistant, Mi's, D. Morley; cor responding sec’y., Mrs, Eldon Hodg son; Treasurer, Mrs. Martin Watson mite box treas., Mrs. E. Lewis; birth day fuhd treas., Mrs. Walter Morley; pianist, Mrs. Wesley lain, <Mfs. W. Morley, ors, Mrs. Amos, Mrs. Morley and Mrs. Neil, Mrs, D, Le Lewis; cliap- Groitp conven- Divon, Mrs. ditiona.1 economies through passenger train services were cipated for- the coming year. bright spots of the year January 13 Canada’s international trade shows favorable credit margin of $145,- 000,0'0’0 for 193 3. January 26 Germany and Poland 'sign 10-ye.ar non-aggression pact. January 31 United 'States lifts ban on gold imports, fixing price at $35 an ounce (February 6 Hungary resumes ti.cns with Russia. March Canadian National cut by $ 1,00l0(,0!00, ■March United Kingdom of $15 8,000,000 at end of fiscal year April 18 Canadian 'budget shows deficit re duced by $22,5 00,'0001 April 22 Canada’s trade reported increased 15 per cent, over last year. May 28 Quintuplets born to Mrs. Oliva Dionne near Callander, Ont., bright ening news world. diplomatic rela- 27 Railways' deficit it is announced. 31 reports surplus papers all. over the July 20 rifle .team recovers theCanadian Kolapore Cup at Risley) Ranges. August 3 First quarter of Canada’s' fiscal yeans shows increase of $119,000,000 in revenues. - August 7 'Canadian, wheat futures touch $1. - August 31 Buenos Aires reports truce pend ing, <in Chaco war after four years’ fighting. • September 20' New finds in Northern develop a “gold rush" and tunes. Ontario make for- September 29 Franco-Canadian trade in Paris. October II0| Canadian, ..$2 5 0,0 00,0 00 loan reported fully subscribed, October 22 Dr. A. R. DeFoe, physician to Dionne quintuplets, says they have attained normal life expectancy. November* 9 Dominion revenues for the eeven- month period up $ 2 6,0'010/0 0.0', com pared with the corresponding 1913)3 period. pact sign- refunding November 29 Marriage of Duke of Kent And Princess minster through Marina Of Greece At WOst- Abbey brings rejoicing the Empire. December 2 Canada retains world wheat title as Jioh.ni B. Allsop, of Wembley, Al berta, is awarded the championship at the Chicago International. . December 13 Value of Canadian field crops in 1934 estimated At $1536,498,600, up $112,9011,600 over 1933. Exeter ©iiiuiLAiiinirate Established ’1873 and 1887 Published every Thursday morning at Exeter, Ontario SUBSCRIPTION—$^.QIQ' per year in advance RATES—Farm -or Real Estate for sale 50c. each insertion for first four insertions. 25c, each subset quent insertion. Miscellaneous ar ticles. To Rent, Wanted, Lost, or Found 10c. per, line of six words, Reading notice’s 10c, per line. Card of Thanks 50c. Legal ad vertising 12 and 8c. per line. 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