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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1935-01-31, Page 6THURSDAY, JANUARY 31st, 1085 THE EXETER TIMEJS-ADVOCATE '*■1 which Frances took her seat declin- down breathlessly id a chair, ing any further contribution. Another slump. Serenity sent a helplees glance pathetically around the room. What was the “Do you suppose you could find me a glass of water? she begged Sure!” exclaimed william Joy­ matter? All these people were well fully, glad on his own oejount the Why ordeal was over for the moment. “I ^711 IIIIIHIIIIIIIIIIIilll CHAPTER VII ! taring !in the “Well, I hardly know. You see I’m ‘ were supposed to. be here in the office, this 110ur, evening. Besides:, I wouldn t know' • ■what to wear. It’s pretty short m,- tice.” 44^“....................... ' ~ ~ ......... ' ’ of the other girls/ \ mam, hej* gallantly. * And you could go lute 'Oiccnslon. ’l i llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllillllllllllllilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllB the office as the mellow bells with a miscellany of feminine ap- tower of Dr. Bolling’s church parel, Serenity concluded that she chiming the long-awaited “Thank- you,” Serenity replied ! with a curtsy. She picked up a | white polo coat from a chair and ‘You’d took just as good as any: SRpped r over the simple gown of ---- gyto? Willieassured} 1Uje ]j]ue sjlp donned for the “It’s very nice of you to I’m afraid, though, my if you wanted to. I mean-—what I was thinkin’ was, maybe—-maybe you’d go with me!” It was out now and he gave an audible sigh of relief, as he mopped his perspiring forehead. “Oh, I’m really afraid I can’t—but thank you just the same. It was ever so thoughtful of you to ask me.” Rather to. her surprise, Serenity felt her conscience smite her as she saw t-he poignant disappointment in the round boyish face. She had not taken any part in the social life cf Penny Mill and was not likely sure she cared to. And yet—Perhaps she had made a mistake in not trying to meet the. villagers on something be­ sides a prfoeesinal basis. It might be better if she sought a little relaxa­ tion now and then from drab routine of her days evenigs. It was a small ter all. She could risk a at this party, and it was easy to see > that it would mean much to hopeful swain. “You know, I believe I will Willie,” she decided suddenly, stay for a little while at least, do we get there?” “Why,” beamed the delighted boy, “there’s another fellow and his girl going in a machine and -they said they would take us—if you would ,go.” the rather and lonely thing af- few hours I tell pie that. ' I’d better carry my gloves in pocket, if you don’t mind.” “Sure. I wish’t I could drive the car for you, but I don’t know how.” “No indeed,” she decided, glanc­ ing at the immacluate white duck trousers he wore. “You must be very careful and keep yourself beautiful for all the girls who will want you to dance with them to­ night,” “Aw—-” he expostulated, “I’d be glad to dance with nobody but you, only I don’t dance so good,,” granted candidly, “You’ll be prettiest girl there.” “In that ease,” she laughed, better be on our way and give them a treat. You start and I’ll blow out the lamp.” With Penny Mill and its scattered lights left behind, Serenity, smiled a little to herself as she glanced ’at Willie’s shadowy figure sitting tlllS ; in rapt silence at her elbow. Then, [quite abruptly, she demanded;| “When did you get Miss Frick- er’s invitation?” “Oh, about a couple of I guess.” “And I got mine this Why -do you suppose that i ‘I guests it was on account of II was wishin’ I could take you and i then one day Lettie came into the go, “I’ll How i i i lExeier oJinirH-Aitunrate 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 ar­ ticles, To Rent, Wanted, Lost, or Found 10c. per line of six words. Reading notices 10c, per line. Card of Thanks 5>0c. Legal ad­ vertising 12 and 8c. per line, In Memotiam, with one verse 50c< extra verses 25c. each, Member of The Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association acquainted with one aniotlier. didn’t somebody do something to help poor Lettie out? That giggling girl over in the corner was refusing repeated requests to sing scmethinig. Genuine sympathy for her hostess was followed by a little rush of an­ ger. Were they acting this way be- caik-e cf her unexpected presence? In sudden desperation she reach­ ed -. ut and gave Willie's coat I know where it is.” And, even as he moved away, Se­ renity wa.s aware of a new and un­ comfortable h'ush pervading the room, about to discover its cause, she h'ush Sending a startled glance saw Maury Parrish. At the moment, his profile a turned towards Serenity as he gentle tug. He was standing gloom- tended a smiling greeting to ily at her side, his arms folded sev- hostess and .he mother. The doctor’s erely across his serge-clad chesit. j first impression was that the new- “Why don't they start dancing?” she comer was more debonaire whispered, as tion, “No music. There’s three fellows l]n(l donned a dinner coat for 1 coming from telephoned their car busted down. A guy from here's gone after 'em.” “But isn't there isome one here wiho can play the piano, well enough to start them off?” “Guess not.” The parlor was avaouum now. “Then I will!” declared the doc­ tor stoutly. “Do you think Miss Let- tie would mind?” “Gosh, no!” supplied the admir­ ing youth. “Wait till I tell her!” A moment later, Serenity was on the piano stool, smiling cheerfully over her shoulder at the staring circle. “All right, everybody—Get out on the floor and make plenty of noise to cover me. I’m going to try something lively for you. All ready?” I-Ier small fingers began twinkling over the keys in a tantilizing melody that brought a sudden pushing back of chairs and a stampede of couples to the floor. The applause followed was spontaneous nine, led by Willie who master of ceremonies by himself at Serenity’s side ture of proud ownership. “That’s keen stuff!” over the general chorus of: Please play some more, Dr. Dale” With a laughing bow, Serenity acknowledged the plaudits obliged, with a second number, its conclusion, she was hear Willie announce: “Those fellows from are here now—you can Can I have the first one?” After a few turns about' the floor, the doctor discovered ‘that her part­ ner's earlier criticisms o'f his danc­ ing ability were not and merit. But she trying to steer him the maze Oif moving was ex- his, and her escort were among the late [arrivals and, as she powdered her no»e before the mirror, speculated I rather uneasily oyer the silence that seemed to pervade the house. There was a subdued hum of conversation below stairs but not the sound of revelry she had been led -to expect. “Well, here goes,” she announc­ ed under her breath as she took a final survey of her blue reflection and marched resolutely to the stair­ case. Under Willie’s guidance she en­ tered a long parlor and made solemn round of its hushed guest-lined walls. Her conductor painstakingly announced the name of each young­ man and wonran as they were en­ countered and 'Serenity tried to muster up bright w'ords of greeting he suited to the occasion, words that the >grew niore and more formal 116 i the ped and the pairs of eyes. Something was definitely wrong with this party, despite Willie’s glowing account of its predecessors. The rugs had all been removed from the hardwood floor for danc­ ing, but there was no suggestion being made that the measures get under way. Lettie was visibly dis­ turbed by the atmosphere, as was the nervous little mother who trot­ ted constantly in her daughter’s wake seeking whispered ences. Can’t we have a little the hostess finally called in ticn from her station by door where she seemed to ing for some one. play!” After an urging buzz, from guests who seemed relieved to find an out­ let for their energies, a tall girl with spectacles and serious eyes seated herself reluctantly before an old-fashioned square piano. Pre­ paring for the attack by removing a ring and several bracelets, entertainer commenced jerky rendition of the March of a Marionette.” Prolonged and noisy “we i weeks ago, morning, was?” me. | Uli'□Il x/Ilc lutaLLlV Lu 111c 11HAJ LAL'S Serenity managed to preserve her store and I asked her if she suppos- gravity at the unexpected wording of ed you ere going to the party and this last announcement. She appear- t s]ie said no because she hadn’t sent ed to be pondering the suggestion. “I think we’d better use my car was her conclusion. “I here then until nine and we would still be in time, I suppose. Then, if' I happened to be called away, I shouldn’t have to trouble anyone QidlVt' \Vant * to' get else. Of course they have a telephone some foi^g &ajj that, ; you an invitation.” “Did she say why?” Serenity pur- eould stay sued shamelessly. “Yeh,” came the naive explana­ tion, “she did. She said folks around here were saying you acted like you > get acquainted— *---- --- ---- - anyway. So out there?” I ^e wasn’t sure you’d have a good “'Oih, sure—only-—” He broke off, time if you came. But I told her flushing uncomfortably. [you wasn’t that way at all—that “What is it?” [you were nice and full of fun and “Why—why that would make folks [^he’d like you. I told her, if she’d think you was takin’ me!” he blurt-■ ask you, I’d try and get you to let ed miserably. +al.-a •tr.A,, nm-cnlf einrl chnw tliam ” ‘Oh, but that’s quite all right. J What if they do? You know we wo­ men have all sorts of special privi­ leges now. You wouldn’t deny us any of them, would you?” “Then that’s settled. Do you want me to drive around to your house for you? Or would you rather} come here about nine?” “I’ll come down here,” William declared cautiously. “If’ll you’ll leave your car out in front, I’ll wait in that.” “Oh, no,” she reproved gently. “I shall expect you to come up to the door and escort me out very proper- much i clbfU J”vu, J. U. IL y clllu. St-L j'UU LU H | me take you myself and show them ! “So we’re going to show them.’ “Sure ” replied the boy heatedly. “Just because old Parrish don’t you—” “Willie!” “Well, he don’t,” muttered ; escort doggedly. I “We won’t talk about him. he?” she asked like her He Parrishes don’t with you unless near journey’s end. There she drop- thankfully into a vacant chair tried to appear unconscious of furtive regard of some fort/ confer- music?” despera- the hall be wait- "Frances, you the a rather “Funeral applause greeted the effort and a lengthy and tiresome encore followed, after ly. And I do thank you so for asking me.” “That’s all right—I thank too,” he grinned sheepishly, won’t forget about it, will you?” “Forget? My very first party in Penny Mill? I not! I’m sure time.” “Yes’m—see ta boat it.” “Good-bye!” “Good-bye!” much further is it?” place on the left, where the lights through the should rather think I’ll have a lovely yon I got- her rich, city she’s staying I guess,” he “It’s a nice he observed, i imistent misgiv-few found herself lium- In spite of a ings, Serenity ming .little snatches of song us she dressed for the party that evening. It seemed good to ,be going out again —anywhere. Most of the misgivings seemed to concern themselves with Mr. Danner, but she dismissed them impatiently. The fact they were go­ ing to use Buster rather put her in 'command of that situation, she told herself. Once arrived at the dance, she made up her mind she would enter into the spirit of the occasion just as deeply as the guests would them­ selves permit. If the persistent re­ buffs sihe had encountered since coming to the village followed her in this first social attempt—-well, she would come home and laugh it off. Her life here had do that, at least, (hoped, and fully a good time. “Gee, but you Willie’s unexpected comment, taught her how to But she intended, to rather have took swell!”was en­ won’t be there, will in a sudden panic. “Him? Naw--—-the have anything to do you’re sick and then- “How “Next you see trees.” “Tell me about Mias Lettie—•'has she any brothers and sisters?” “No, there’s just her and father and mother. They’re Lettie went to school in the for two years, but home now.” “And is she nice?” “Oh, she’s all right, answered indifferently, home they got here,” as Buster was guided up a tree-lin­ ed drive and took his place in com­ pany with a number of parked cars. “It’s very attractive,” admitted- the doctor, trying to keep her cour­ age to a high pitch as she drew on her gloves. You’ll have to intro­ duce me to everybody, I expect.” Miss Letitia Fricker proved to be a plump damsel of twenty summers who greeted Willie with an air of easy familiarity and turned a stare of undisguised curiosity in the dir­ ection of his companion. “Glad you could come,” she murmured duti­ fully as Willie hatted a cumbrous introduction back and forth be­ tween the two ladies. “You can take your things off upstairs—the girl’s room is the first one.” Mr, Danner, who wore no cover­ ing on his plastered-down locks, elected to remain by the newel post ■and' accept the popularity he felt must be accorded him for having brought the much discussed new doctor to the party, Viewing the big bed heaped high 1$ Your Health Run Down ? Are You Hervous and R< The present generation of women and young girls have more than their share of sickness and misery. With some Of them it is nervousness and rest­ lessness, with others anmrnia, weakness, faintness and dizziness, hysteria and melancholia, and a dozen other ailments to unfit them for work or pleasure. Let those Women suffering from a run down state of health take a course of Milburn's H. & N. IJills and see how soon they will bo brought back to normal health and strength. Ask your druggist or dealer about Milburn’s 11. & N, Rills. she'comer was more debonaire and he leaned to atten- handsome than over. The second' | was the startled knowledge that he _____ ______ ’ ' ’ ■ . Wxe but they occasion, enougih to make him 'the target for every eye in the room ^'he realized with a little feeling of ' dismay. I “Hello, folks—'How’s everybody?” I That was his careless greeting as i he sauntered smilingly in Serenity's | direction. She felt her cheeks growing hot and looked about for some avenue Kof escape. Why didn’t the music start? Where was that dreadful Dannei’ boy with the drink cf water? Why— “Oh, good evening, Dr. Dale.” And there was Maury, directly in front of her. He made a formal little bow. And everybody was watching. “•Good evening, Mr. Parrish.” She extended a cool little hand in greet­ ing. “This is a surprise.” As soon as the words were out of her mouth she wondered if ishe had not said the wrong thing. For Maury promptly seated him­ self at iher side with a oheery: “So you didn’t expect me?” “I’m afraid I hadn’t thought very 1 much about it,” she retorted. “Of course not. I usually side­ step 'these functions, but—well, I j thought there was just a ch'ance you : might be here. So, here I am.” “Yes?” “Check. I’m glad it worked out .that way—so often my ideas don’t. [You know, I even dreamed of being I a.le lo see you 'home—in dase you ' were here. BiU't of course that’s pre- j poisterous.” I “I’m inclined to agree with you. T have company this evening. Mr. Dan­ ner brought me.” “Not Willie?” “Yes.” (Continued next week.) 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