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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1937-02-04, Page 2THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4th, 1937 THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE I “REBEL BRIDE”! BY VERA BROWN I Mike laughed. He came over to her, bent and kissed her on the lips. ‘‘You know I’m going to win out?” His voice was low. “Perhaps, Mike.*’ Linda slipped out of his arms. “Do you want to bet?’* "Not enough odds—” Linda rip­ ped open the first message. It was from her mother. “WILL TAKE STEPS TO STOP YOU IF YOU TRY TO MjA'RRY PRINCE.” Linda crumpled the cable into a ball, tossed it ent the window with a grimace. Her eyes blazed. Mike raised his eyebrows. “From my mother,” Linda added by way of ex­ planation. “And it was a foolish thing for her to do.’’ There was a cable from Jimmie, friendly rather flipipant. “ARE YOU CHANGING ONE PRINCE FOR ANOTHER?” Linda grinned. More like the old Jimmie. She wished he’d stop his nonsense and come over. He would have a grand time. And she -want­ ed so to patch things up with him. When she ripped open the third icable she stood unite still, looking at the signature. It was signed Keith. It read: “LETTER FROM IRIS IN MAIL. LGNORE IT. WILL TELEPHONE AFTER IT ARRIVES, LOVE.” The color rose in Linda’s cheeks. She slipped the message hurriedly into hei* handbag. “From your husband, yes?” Miklos smiled a little. “No, yes, Mike. But it doesn’t matter. We split up definitely.” But Miklos ccnld see Linda was restless and ill at ease. He left soon after, arranging to pick her up at 8 o’clock. Widen he had gone Linda threw herself on the daven­ port, re-read Keith’s cable again. 1’Love, Keith.;” Linda said the words out loud. Suddenly she was very lonely. She wanted desper­ ately to go home—to Keith. ■She snatched up her bat for she could endure the apartment no long­ er. WTalking out, up the boulevard toward the Bois, she tried to take stock of herself. Linda wished she could talk to Karl, but she could not turn to him. She mad disappoint­ ed him, too. But she was working. Hadn’t M. Capitano said she had great talent? ent? She was practicing an hour each morning when nothing inter­ fered! And what could Iris be writing iher for? Linda’s anger rose. Couldn’t they let her alone? She’d show them all! If she wanted to marry Miklos she’d marry- him! But Linda had to hurry back and dress. Miklos would be waiting for her. That twilight hour only serv­ ed to increase Linda’s general con­ fusion. Odette had her new white frock laid out for her. It was the first time Linda had worn white since her father’s death. And it was a gorgeous affair—a tribute to tihe Duke. Linda was glad when Miklos came greeted him with unusual warmth and he promptly took her in his arms. “My darling!” You’ve thought about us?” he asked. Linda did not answer. “Tomorrow we’ll see my attor-, ney!” | |And Linda did not reply even then.' .She -was almost glad to have somebody else make a decision for her. Waiting for Iris’ Letter All week Linda waited impa­ tiently for Iris’ letter. She refused to go off Friday into the country with the crowd because the letter would probably arrive on Friday, and she wanted to get it Saturday. She did not explain to Miklos but he promised to wait and drive her out on Saturday night to join the others. . ’Linda refused to talk to Miklos’ attorney even though ihe had begged her tor do so. 'On Friday night at midnight she got a cable from Keith He as'kied her to telephone him as soon as she received Iris’ letter. He wired the number oif his club and Linda was amazed to learn ihe was in town in Summer- on a week­ end. Linda and Miklos went dancing Friday night, but Linda was bored and insisted on getting in by mid­ night. Besides, the thought Keith might be calling. When she got home she could not sleep and there was no message. In the morning’s mail Iris’ letter arrived. Linda’s hands trembled as she opened it. It was a hysterical missive, written by Iris that night after Keith left her apartment for­ ever. “It isn’t fair for you to keep him tied when you don’t -want him your­ self," Iris, accused in the letter. Iris also insisted Keith was having fin­ ancial difficulties, She made the transAtlantic call. It seemed hours before she heard Keiths sleepy voice. “It’s Linda.” “Darling.” Linda clinging to> the telephone, fought to keep the sobs back as she heard Keith’s voice. She wanted to get on a boat immediately and go to him. If he would only ask her to! But -why should he? He had never loved her! Linda’s pride came to the rescue. “What did she say?” “The letter came.” “.She wants me to get a divorce.” “She’s crazy. She’s threatening all kinds of things, Linda. .She’s had poor old Morris crazy! Running into his office. Pay no attention to her.” “If you -want your -freedom, Keith, it’s all right. I haven’t done any­ thing about it because I -wasn't in­ terested in anybody!” Linda thought Keith’s voice sound­ ed eager as he questioned her. But that was just Keith’s way. She 'kiept disciplining herself .as she talked, saying to herself: “Don’t be a fool!” “I wish you could come over here.” Linda’s voice was pleading. “Sorry, but that’s impossible, Lin­ da. I’d like to.” His voice was sincere, but Linda read something else in it. “And about money, Keith. Iris says your having financial difficul­ ties.” “.She a liar. I told you to forget everything she said. She is a little crazy. I’m not going to marry her, and thats final, Linda.” Linda laughed—a little unsteadily. How’s the prince “This is a queer conversation for a husband and wife. How’s the Prince?” Keitih changed the subject. “Oh, the Prince?” “Yes, the Prince.” “He’s all right.” How ridiculous. Linda tried to make her voice casual, to think of something more to say. “If I decide about the divorce, I’ll let you know, Keith, by cable.” “Do as you want to, Linda,’ Keith tiied to keep his voice steady. “I’m -with you 10 0 per cent, whatever it is!” “If he’d only ask me to come home!” But he did not. Keith felt he did not have the right to ask that. If he could make good, then things might be different. Then he would ask her if it were not too late. CHAPTER XXI Linda threw the pile of letters which Odette had just brought in to her into the waste basket. “It’s dis­ gusting,” she fumed. Half of them were from attorneys in Paris, offer­ ing their services to hen for a “quiet divorce” promising no publicity. “But, madam, one is a cheque!” Odette protested, her shrewd French thrift getting the better of her good judgment. Odette picked out the official looking letter which came from Morris every month. “Oif course; how stupid of me, Odette.” Linda opened it eagerly, hoping for some news from Keith. But it was Morris’ usual business letter, including a few personal mes­ sages to herself. “We’re still working on the plans for the memorial,” he said in clos­ ing. “But it will be next -Spring before we have them completed.” Morris did add, however: “Let me know what your plans are going to be for this Winter.” Linda smiled. It was so lrkie Mor­ ris, never to ask for information about the Prince. He did mention Iris’ letter. “As to Iris -Sayer, let me handle her. I don’t want you to answer her letter. -She is coming in to see me regularly now and I think I have her pretty well settled.” Who Is the Blonde? Mary Lou wrote her frequently, because of Jimmie, and Linda won­ dered if they would make a go of it. You Can’t Feel Well If IS >■4 ^MILBURNS^i Laxa-LiverJ • PlLLS^M If yotir liver becomes lazy,. slow or torpid it holds back the bile so necessary to move the bowels, and sets up a state of poisoning in the system, Milburn's Lftxa-Livcr Pills quicken and enliven the liver. Their action helps to cleanse it from the clogging impurities; helps to open tip a free flow of stagnant bile and restore aD _________o___ ______________ tegular and natural action of the bowels. All druggists Carry them in stock Mary Lou also studiously avoided any mention of Keith. But gossip did get through, for Mimi wrote Linda frem Nice that she was hearing all sorts of stories about him. How he was working hard in. town every day and rushing a beautiful blonde, So Keith was rushing a blonde! Linda, with a shrug, wondered just what she expected. Keith working amused Linda. She did not believe it. Or at any rate, she deduced he must have a new hobby. Probably had a studio in town and kept his apartment at the club when he tired of it. The days drifted on. Miklos per­ sisted. One early dawn, as they came home from May Harrington’s, Linda told Miklos she would marry him. “Take me to your attorney tomorrow!” she said suddenly. Miklcs, amazed but triumphant, put her hand to his lips. He could not know that Linda’s sudden deci­ sion came because of the constant trickle of gossip (from New York about Keith and the mysterious blonde. And he did not wire. He had what he wanted, and Miklos was a good opportunist With the decision made, Linda felt happier. At least there was no more of that restless uncertainty which was driving her crazy. The next morning Miklos -called for hei’ at 11. They had an- appoint­ ment with an excellent firm of American lawyers. “You see, every American firm has a French attorney working ifor them,” Miklos explained. “It is all very simple and will be quiet, no publicity.” Seeking the Divorce Miklos, tactfully' waiting outside in the large reception room while Linda had iher interview with M. Bertagn-on, the French attorney which handled the divorce business of an American law firm. “Now, you must understand, Mrs. Winthrop, that you ask for your di­ vorce under the laws of the State in which ycu have your citizenship.” he explained carefully*. “That -State is?” He paused, sitting with his ifin- gertips neatly placed together, above the desk. “New York).” “There is only one ground for di­ vorce in*‘New York State, as you majn know. That is adultry. I as­ sume you have grounds for a pro­ ceeding along that line?” “I—don’t know-—” Linda, ihesitating, her face flush­ ed, turned impatiently. Miklos said it would be so easy. “I won't drag Iris and everybody into this mess, and have Mimi come up here to testify. It would be ter­ rible,” she thought impatiently. M. Bertagnon was apparently ac­ customed to this perturbation on the part of his American clients. “Now, you must understand, Mrs. Winthrop, that by the rule of the French Court all that can be printed about ycur divorce is that it is granted. There will be no details. What you tell the Court is between you and that Court.” Linda nodded. -She was twiting her new French gloves into a string. How she hated this. “I don’t knew—-just what I want to do—” Bertagnon continued as though she had not- spoken. “I understand you are anxious to remarry., We can premise you quick action. Will there be an5i trouble about serving notice on Mr. Winthrop? Will there be any trouble about property settlement between you? No, I thought not!” Evidently Bertagnon was well coached! He began his questions. “You’ll ask for your maiden name back again?” Suddenly Linda stood up. “I think I’ll not decide today, M. Bertagnon. You’ve been very kind—'but I’ll just think it over for a little.” Mike Gets Busy Miklos came in and at a signal from Bertagnon, he adopted a care- iful manner in 'which sympathetic concern was paramount. .He came to Linda, put an arm about her. “There, there, darling!” He wiped the tears away with ihis own impec­ cable monogramed handkerchief! “I can’t Miklos. I can’t go thro’ with it!” “You don’t have to, darling. We’ll forget about it for the time being. She’s upset, monsieur.” He turned to the attorney with a quick signal. “We’ll go home, talk this over again Later, at iher apartment, Miklos did net leave Linda. He did not discuss the sudden right-about-face she had done, for he was a wise man. That afternoon-, however, he managed to get in time for a 6 p.m. Conference with Bertagnon, “What dot you make oif it?” Mi'to- los was frankly distraught. “Don't worry, she’ll be all right,” Bertagnon- replied. “These American women are spoiled; don’t know what they want. Just be tactful now, firm later. You can manage it. Just get her talked into starting the thing. I’ve got most of the painful questions ans­ wered now. Then we can manage it. No-w about fee. What do you think she'll stand?” “Use your judgment. You under­ stand these American women better than I dd>.” “All over $5,000 I can get, you get half,” “Good!” Miklos stood up, pulled on ilus gloves, (picked up his walking stick. “You know my situation. Something must happen soon. I can’t keep on much longer.” “I am sure with the divorce filed your prospects will be such that your creditors will listen to reason.” “Yes, but she’s expensive. I have to keep uip a ‘fine front and I’ve been going to these places about town so long they’ll get impatient.” “Can’t you arrange to take big parties to them?" “Of course.It was easy in the Spring. But now my parties are smaller, so few of my friends are in town. If I can get tbis suit started everything will be all right.” So they parted. And Mi'kUos began his campaign. He was gentle with Linda; tried to make hen see how he suffered by her indecision. The days slipped on. The situation was becoming acute for Miklos, and he talked again with Bertagnon. It was a desperate scheme, 'but Miklos was in a desperate situation. ■Miklos played his trump card earlyi in August. He had pleaded, begged and argued with Linda until he was hoarse. All the evening, at dinner in a ifashionable restaurant, he had been silent and distraught. Linda, .perturbed, had tried to get him to talk to her. But he only shook his head. Finally, he as'kied to take her home early. “I want to talk to you ser­ iously and I can’t here with all this music blaring aivay!” he said im­ patiently. Mike’s New Scheme The}-) left and Linda was the cen­ ter of all eyes as she trailed iher black chiffon, star-dotted frock across the room. Miklos did not speak until they were in Linda's apartment. Odette brought them wine, and Linda sat down in a chair near the windows. Below, Paris glimmered in the heat of the August night. Mikilos came and stood looking down at Tie girl. He took one of iher limp hands and held it tight in his. (To be Continued) MR. MILLYARD RETIRING At the annual meeting of Hyatt Avenue United 'Church, London, Rev. J. E. J. Millyard, pastor, -an­ nounced he would retire from active work in the ministaw at the end of the present conference year. He has .been in the ministry 42 years. 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