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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1935-03-28, Page 2*41 THURSDAY, MARCH 28th, 1935 THE EXETER TJMES-ADVPCATE in Beautify for the Re-union PREPARE FOB TRE SPECIAL PRIZES BY JOSEPH MCCORD HAVE BLOOM FOB THE FLOWER SHOW Exeter Horticultural Society I to drift off into sleep again but there was a drawn look about theThe golden title suddenly grew | oi- jiis mouth that told her dimmed, {The author’s wife caught unhappy. LL, the little volume to her breast. Turn- j tiOned he was strangely like a little swiftly to the bed, she dropped. agaju. siie knew that he was se- . . . cretly grieving for his father. Only she whispered I loyalty to her wa® suppressing ‘‘And I called you that. iieart»& request. How long could ; that last, she wondered. How long should it last? The second day after her husband had passed the turning fever, Serenity confidence to should be doneeyes were closed in one of the fitful \yag _ _ ___ naps she had allowed herself totake • man’s frank dismay, tnere had been ................. no word of any sort from her em­ ployer. If he had satisfied himself she about Maury's condition it had been tHYougli sources unknown to the*greater efforts by her loving watchers in the house among the pines. "Beat’s me,” mused Myra, wring­ ing a dish cloth vigorously, as she stood before the sink finishing her dishes. "I'd a said he’d been back here the next day. Never saw him this way. What do you say I go down and talk with Doc Bolling? He oughta know what to do,” Within the next hour she was ba'ck “He’s livin’ at the hotel,” she an­ nounced grimly. “I think he’s gone crazy or somethin’. They say he goes ’round makin1 his visits- on his sick people just as if nothin’ had ever happened. The minister said he went down to the hotel last night to tell the doctor how Maury was out of danger now—and what do you think he said?” “I don’t know,” rejoined Serenity dispiritedly. “Said he wasn’t interested! You know there’s somethin’ wrong with his head—to say that.” “If I only knew what to do—how to reach him,” mused the girl. “He ought to be here. Inn afraid if I go to him it will only make matters worse. Maury isn’t going to under­ stand. He’s going to want his father dreadfully .pretty soon—” “Well, don’t you worry,” counseled Myra sagely. “You’re a curin’ the boy and that’s the main thing. An’ evedything’ll work out if you let it. I notice it usually does.” But Serenity knew that things were not working out as they should. A brief call from Dr. Bolling later corroborated Myra’s story and veri­ fied the girl’s growing conviction she might expect no overtures from her father-in-law. Maury himself, rather his condition, promised hold the solution to the problem. Within a few hours after he had brought up the question of his father’s absence, he approached the topic again, but by a different route. “See that picture over there the wall?” he demanded weakly, eyes fixing on the engravings of ■orphans. “Oh yes,” hazarded his wife, “I’ve often noticed it. Quaint old thing, isn’t it?” “I always like to look at that wo­ man angel. I can’t remember my mother, you know—” “And neither can I remember mine That’s just one more bond be- his hand a CHAPTER XIII In his weakened corners he was condi- ing £ on her knees at its side. “Oh, my dear!” contritely. -—that dreadful name! . see was my own selfish little effort .—Maury, darling—You must give me a chance to make it up to you—-You must!” Gray dawn. Worn by her long vigil, Serenity’s as the night wore on. Suddenly she was on her feet. Someone had called her. It was Myra, and U was pointing a shaking finger at Maury. “Look at him!” she breathed. “It is a change! Do somethin’!” Wide-eyed now and with every nerve taut, the girl leaned over the sick man and laid her fingers on his fluttering .pulse. One raised arm brought her wrist watch into the rays of the lamp. Her face was perfectly expressionless, Myra discovered. Very slowly, Maury opened his eyes and looked up. A faint smile touched the corners of his mouth as he looked into Serenity’s face so near his own. “Hello,” he whispered. “Yes, dear.” “Everything all right?” “It’s all right.” Maury sighed faintly—his eyelids dropped heavily. Serenity released his hand ver ygently and touched his forehead with her lips. Myra watched the little scene with open-mouthed teror. But before she could voice the dread question, she found herself in the clutch of two strong young arms. One glance at the doctor’© radiant fa'ce told her better than word what had happen­ ed. "You—you mean he’s better? My boy’s goin’ to get well?” “Yes—Oh, yes!” With tears streaming down thin cheeks, the older woman vent to a hoarse chuckle. "Glory be! I said you could —Amen!” her gave do it point of the took Myra into her help decide what as far as Dr. Parrish To the older wo- tear roll slowly down one of the un­ shaven cheeks. Myra shook her head helplessly and left the room, leaving Serenity alone with this newest heartache. It was a long and fierce battle the little bride waged in per soul as the shadows lengthened in the sickroom. Two lives to mend. Good Dr. Boll­ ing had said that. Well, she had mended one—or she was mending it slowly. A little glow of pride filled her .heart every time she thoght1 of that. It was her skill that had help­ ed turn the tide of life for the one she loved. And she did love him1— so. Jt was only a matter of time and good care until he would be well again. Be his old buoyant self. She pictured him engaged with his writ­ ing once more, urged to. new and en- first the new And how proud she gone. him no longer. Premium List for 1935 Established 1873 and 1887 Published every Thursday morning; at Exeter, Ontario SUBSCRIPTION— ?3.0:0- 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 wor ds. Reading notices 10c. per line. Card of Thanks 5'0c. Legal ad­ vertising 12 and 8c. per line. In Memoriam, with one verse 50c. extra verses 25(c. each, Member of Til© Canadian Weekly • Newspaper Association “Little Doctor—” "Yes, Lord and Master?” "Guess you were napping—-Sorry •Serenity stretched luxuriously, smilingly stifled a yawn and raised herself in the easy chair she had drawn close to Maury’s bed. “What can I do for you?” “I don’t know. I’ve been lying here—trying to figure things out. Everything seems mixed—mixed up i) “Nothing strange about that,” she assured him cheerfully. “You’ve been a considerably sick gentleman. But you’re doing beautifully now.” "Just how long has it been since you—since we—” “You mean how long have we been on our honeymoon?” He nodded slowly. "Four days and—” She consider-, ed her watch gravely. “And thirty-' dear, seven minutes. Now think that over • tween us.” 'She gave and don’t talk for a while, I want gentle pat. you to- get back your strength.” “I always thought Dad was some- “I can’t remember Dad’s being thing like the man angel—he never here since.” smiled much at me.’’ This was the topic the young wife j "You must have been a .funny little had been dreading. She smothered [ tad.—you are yet. And I wish you the little stab of fear that pricked i wouldn't talk so mucn. You know I at her heart to reply soothingly: : am the doctor—I don’t have to start “Then perhaps you were asleep J obeying until you get well.” You’ve been a dreadful sleepy-head.! “Never thought he cared so much,” You ought to get caught up pretty (Maury persisted, “until I got into soon.” j this mess. Then I found he cared— or to on his the soon.” j this mess. Then I “Was Dad here today—in here?” > ° ” “No—I don’t think he was. you; see—-Well, he's ever so busy. There i is still a good deal of sickness in: town and I’ve turned my practice1 over to him pretty much. I’ve just been obliged to look after my new family.” “That’s funny, now aren’t you?” ,a lot.” “Why, of course "We’ll be great Dad and I.” "Surely.’ "We’ll all be great .pals. When I I get a chance to tell him what you I did—” You’re a Parrish Maury paused as the door opened ! softly. His eyes lighed with antici- "I’ve got papers to that effect, sir. I pation, until he saw Myra standing But if you dont stop talking, I’ll go at the foot of the bed holding away and leave you all alone.” "Where’s Myra?” “No,” she he cares.” pals after this- a tumbler of water on a tray. "I hoped that was Dad—I want warned laughingly.' see him. Isn’t he here, Myra?” “You can’t work that scheme, young] The woman glanced swiftly at Ser- man. Myra’s taking orders from enity, then answered evasively: "He me now. Besides, I’ve sent her on hasn’t (come yet this evenin’.” an errand.” z i — . . - “All right.” Maury closed his eyes and seemed ter a moment, the watchers saw a The sick man turned away to his it. to at decide. If only restlessly. The lightly on his couragement. She had read his volume over and over here in sickroom; it had revealed a Maury to- her. was of him! Then there came the vision of Langdon Parrish, rising like some tight-lipped specter between her and the motionless figure on the bed. Maury would get well now—unless —(This new-found love for his stern father might,prove to be greater than his love for her. After winning, af­ ter sacrificing everything—must she not only share Maury, but must she even stand aside? What was it go­ ing to mean a® the days passed? Two lives to mend. But what of that other life, that older one? She had won her fight and had driven him from the s'cene. He was The gloomy old house knew I was a gloomy house—yet it stood for a man’s idea of success the goal of long years of unremitting toil. Sacrifices perhaps And the man who had done all this was lodged just now in the comfort­ less quarters offered by a village hotel. Serenity’s sympathetic undertsand- ing of life allowed her to vision this new picture with sudden dismay. Langdon, old and aloof—enduring the sidling glances and whispers of all who patched his comings and goings'. Deep under that chilly com­ posure there would be real suffering. Well—let him suffer! It was his own fault. She had fought fairly from the start. (She had fought for Maury’s life ,too. 'She had saved Maury belonged to. her now. She left her chair and went stand by the bed, looking down the face on the pillow. He did be­ long to her! But, even as she re­ peated the words fiercely to herself, she could feel her 'courage ebbing— if only he were wel* ana strong now, he could help her to his father— Maury was stirring doctor laid her hand forehead. It felt hot to her touch. Was his fever coming up again? “Dad come yet?” ‘•.‘Not yet, dear.” If only her voice would be a little steadier. “I don’t understand,” went on the fretful voice. “He never left me this way before. Can’t you get him?’ .-Serenity clenched her hands- in a supreme effort to control herself. Stooping low over the bed, she asked quietly: “Do you want him so badly, Boy?’ “More than—all!” The last was spoken with a vigor that his hoarer wince as if he had her a blow, .“All right, dear. I’ll have come and sit with you. I think I know where I can find—Dad, I’ll try. Hurry!” She wanted drop her sual his forehead, into his eyes, she turned and walked swiftly from the room-. •Three lives to mend. “Where might you be going?” My­ ra demanded, ten minutes later when Serenity walked into the kitchen with her hat on and pulling her driv­ ing gloves over hei' small’ fingers. “What’s the matter? Maury ain’t—” "He isn’t quite so well, this even­ ing. His fever is looming up a trifle. I’d be glad if you would go to him for a while. And please don’t let him talk. I’m going to get his father.” "You’re what!” "I’m going to ask Dr. Parrish to word made dealt Myra only long enough to leave-taking kiss ion With one long look MEMBERS ARE ENTITLED TO TWO CHOICES CHOICE 1—ALTHE'A—ROSE OF SHARON—A lovely shrub Due de Brabant (red) CHOICE 2—GLADIOLUS: SOME OF THE BEST 12 MAIRMORA' or 12 DR. 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Office in Centralia Tuesday, .Thursday and Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m. or* by appointment Telephone the hotel in Centralia at any time. Phone Crediton 30r25 JOHN WARD CHIROPRACTIC, OSTEOPATHY, ELECTRO-THERAPY & ULTRA­ VIOLET TREATMENTS PHONE 70 MAIN ST. EXETER hear from Maury—afterwards. I will be waiting up, no matter how late it is. Will you do this tor me?” "Yes. But I still think you’re crazy.” "In that case—you might kiss me good-bye.” Then she was walking swiftly across the lawn to the barn where Buster had taken up quarters following Min­ nie’s- departure to the hotel stables. A white streak out of the gloom and Kewps was standing with his fore paws- on the running-board begging to be taken in the car. "You can’t go this time, dear. This is a one-man job.”, CHAPTER XIV The Bargain in ‘12” Serenity Parrish never forgot that drive through the dusky street® of Penny Mill. The faint glow of light­ ed windows, voices calling, peace everywhere, save in her own empty heart. A sudden affection for the famil­ iar streets welled up within her. How different it all was from that first day when she drove up Main Street and introduces nerself to the arena in front of Danner’s (Store. The hostility of that hour had dissi­ pated. Even Judge Maeys was list­ ed among her friends now. She had won a place for herself in the village. She was part of its initmate life. What if she had to give it all up? Then tile veranda of the Central Hotel, its row or arm. chairs laden with inert figures, feet .perched atop the railing like some grotesque flock of birds at roost. Conversation flag­ ged and necks craned in sudden in­ terest when Bust©* waited at the curb and ‘his driver ran up the steps and into the office without glancing to the right or left. Bert Haskel behind the desk, en­ tertained two loiterers with his ac­ count of a new dining-room maid. "You know she’s- from the country Guess she never came to town with­ out her old man. you’d seen her tonight when I sprung that one about—Oh, good evening, Mrs. Parrish! 'Can I dp anything for you?” .Serenity recoiled slightly at the shock -of hearing her new name from the lips of this smirking youth, It was the first time she had heard it in the streets. Recovering her poise she announced distinctly: “Is Hr. Parrish in the hotel? I would like to hoe him,” “Why yos. He came in a while ago—I didn’t see him go out. Did either of you fellows?” Negative shaking of heads, accom­ panied by curious stares. “Then I guess he’s up In his room.” “What is the number, please?” "Twelve. Don’t you want me to go up and call him? There’s- the par­ lor over there. You can wait in there?’ ' - The clercial eye glanced meaningly in the direction of one of the au­ dience who had edged a little closer to the desk. Sereniiy-s voice and chin were raised defiantly. Being Big Harper: “There’s a man who thinks in terms of millions.” Jarvis: “He doesn’t look to- me like a great financier. I would take him to be some kind of a scientist.” Harper: “Correct. He’s a '* germ expert.” ARTHUR WEBER LICENSED AUCTIONEER For Huron and Middlesex FARM SALES A SPECIALTY PRICES REASONABLE SATISFACTION GUARANTEED Phone 57-13 Dashwood R. R. No. 1, DASHWOOD FRANK TAYLOR LICENSED AUCTIONEER For Huron and Middlesex FARM SALES A, SPECIALTY Prices Reasonable and Satisfaction ■ Guaranteed EXETER P. O. or RING 138PLAN TO REPAIR HURON BUILDINGS GODERICH—The property com­ mittee of Huron -County Council met in the clerk’s office to discuss- vari­ ous alterations, improvements and additions to county buildings. The court house, magistrate’s office, jail and registry office were visited by the committee. The magistrate’s office has been described as inadequate and unfit, as there is no witness room and quar­ ters are cramped. The committee considered transferring the office equipment to the witness or grand jury room in the court house, but other likely quarters have been brought to light so the matter was left over .pending a further investiga­ tion. Tenders will be received for the laying of a hardwiood floor in the upper hall of the court house; 'paint­ ing of the witness room, upper hall and men’s- room, for filing, units for the registry office, painting all out­ side woodwork of the office, install­ ing new eavestrough and repairing and erecting a double garagp at the jail, with ma- Tbrial now at hand. Insurance is to be put on County Constable J. Ferguson, a recent ap­ pointment, A14 (committee members were pre­ sent, including Warden William Sweitzer, G. H. Elliott, chairman; A. Mellick, W, Crosier, W. Archibald and G. MoNall. USBORNE & HIBBERT MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY Head Office, Fiarquhar, Ont. W. H. COATES President SAMUEL NORRIS Vice-President DIRECTORS F. Mc'CONNEILL, JOHN T. ALLISON ANGUS SINCLAIR, JOHN HACKNEY AGENTS JOHN E'SSERY. Centralia, Agent for Usborne and Biddulph ALVIN L. HAJRRIS, MuUT'o, Agent for Fullarton and Logan THOMAS SCOTT, Cromarty, Agent for Hibbert B. W. F. BEAVERSSecretary-Treasurer Exeter, Ontario GLADMAN & STANBURY Solicitors, Exeter WESTERN FARMERS’ MUTUAL WEATHER INSURANCE CO. OF WOObSTOCK THE LARGEST,, RESERVE BAL­ ANCE OF ANY CANADIAN MUT­ UAL COMPANY DOING BUSINESS OF THIS KIND IN ONTARIO Amount of insurance at Risk on December 31st, 1932, $17,880.7219 Total Cash in Bank and Bonds $213,720.02 Rates—$4.50 per $1,000 for 3 years E. F. KLOPP, ZURICH Agent, Also Healer in Lightning Rods and All kinds of Eire Insurance head wearily and closed his eyes. Af-1 come home. Maury wants him and 'that’s all that matter’s just now.” "But he won't step a foot in this house, unless—” "I know, Myra.” “Good land! Now, you listen to me. It ain’t worthi—*” "Oh yes it is,” interrupted Seren­ ity. "lAtaything is worth while to­ night, if it will help Maury. Only one of his doctors will he here. If it isn’t—me—I want you to- do some­ thing for me, will you, Myra?” ’’Guess so,” reply, “I watt you office with my put it under the front stairs, will be a good excuse for an errand, if you need one. And I will want to More Bilious Attacks No More Sick Headaches Constipation should novor be allowed to continue, A free motion of tho bowels daily should be the rule of everyone, as it is of supreme importance to the health. Keep your bowels regulated by using Milburn’s Laxa-Liver Pills and you Will have nd bilious attacks, no sick headaches, no coated tongue, Of many Of the troubles arising from the wrong action of the liver dr bowels, They do not gripe, weaken or sicken; Put up only by Tho T, Milburn .Co,, Limited, Toronto, Ont. You’d a died if the .board fence, was the ungracious to come down* to the little suitcase. I just 'That Necessity “I’ve got to false $50 this week?* "Is it urgent?” “I should say so! If I don’t get it my wife will cbme home?’