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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1938-04-28, Page 2TOE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATETJmWOi APRIL. 28th, 1038 0 | ‘IF TOMORROW COMES’ (Suddenly Merry sat up straight | meat she gazed around the sunny ‘ ‘ ‘ - room in bewilderment. How had she got here from The Death Trap? “Worth!” she gasped and tried to sit up. “You must rest, my dear,” mother soothed, 'Clasping one of hands with cool, calm fingers. The nurse pressed a glass to lips. She dozed. When she wakened again, she a great deal better. There was no one in the room ex­ cept a nurse, who, hearing her move, came to her bedside. “Well! You’ve 'had a long rest," she said. “Would you like any­ thing?” And when iMerry smiled faintly and murmured, “No.” she stepped to the door and spoke to someone. In another moment John was bend- nig over her. grinnign. “John!” slie gasped. “W’hat are you doing here?” “Week-end. Ann and I drove down What have you been doing with your­ self?” (She -felt that he asked it more to tease her, than for informa­ tion, did. She opened her mouth to ask him. But she could not. already that she was Worth. “But as long as I with 'horror. The car, 'parked u,.p at the end >of the road was Worth’s. It was-—yes! :She saw Worth just rounding t’he forthest rock, coatless and bareheaded, as he had been at the (cottage! Worth looking for her Of course, ‘he had known about the Death Trap but he had forgotten! He’d forgotten about the tide —- be­ cause he was thinking of her! “Oh, hurry!” she moaned. even as she urged it, old Dave slow­ ed down 'his car and shook his ’ “ ’Hain’t no use. We coulnd’t get there.” “Oh yes, you can! Go fast as you can! Hurry! I’ll pay you! I’ll pay you anything you ask!” She was leaning forward, thinking fast. “I’ll go out myself and tell him! I’ll run as soon as we get to the end of the road.” “No, Miss. I couldn’t do that. Neither me nor Knute would do seclf too. save you But head.. a .fool thing. You’d be killed, That’d be all. You wouldn’t him. And they’re be two of dead.’ “Two Worth? of it. of you> dead!” Her No! ,She refused to and think How Plans for Rescue “Listen, do you have any rope in the car?” “Got a tow rope and an old cable.” Knute, the fisherman, saw what she meant. He worked wildly with •her, splicing the rope and cable to­ gether. “If we go up above,” he said, ‘may­ be I could let myself down.” “No! You stay here with Dave. It will take you both to pull us up. Both of you run up above—way up on top1 of the cliff and let this cable down. I’ll go as fast as I can below. “You can’t do it!” Dave declared sagely. And Merry .seeing Worth out so far now knew with sinking heart that Dave was probably right. Wort'h was too far out to get back1 if he were to turn and start this moment, could she hope then— “Worth!” she screamed frantically running as fast as she could along the narorw ledge. The men above were shouting, too. But the roar and splash of the ocean drowned out all- else. Once she slipped and fell and s'he rose hating herself for that much delay. If she could get to him — if she could just get there in time to point out the rape. It was strong It would ipull them both up the sheer rock above danger. A breaker splashed the rocks a few inches tbelow the path and she could see a wave like a great wall moving in. It would 'be the one. “Worth!” she 'called again. For a moment 'he halted but only to kiek at a stone, only to pick it up absently and go on. She thought she was around on the other side where they used to go at low tide. He had forgotten about tides because of her! . . , “Beieause of me! Oh, dear God!” she wailed and ran faster “Worth!” Too Late But it was too late! With cannon­ like reverberation, the great wave rammed and broke against the sheer cliff, pummeling her. She struggled up, fighting against the terrific un­ dertow. Another wave as relentless and 'higher, hurled itself on her. “Worth!” She had caught the sudden reali­ zation, the horror and surprise, on his face as he had braced agmnst the onslaught. Then he, too, had been knocked down. He hadn’t seen her or the cable -which Dave and Knute were lowering. But if she could reach it! Like (battering rams the waves thundered in. She strug­ gled against the mighty .undertow and struggling was thrown down. S'he felt a sudden stinging pain as her head hit a jagged rock. She fought, against, unconsciousness. And fighting, felt t'he water closing over her, the blackness of night descend­ ing upon her . . CHAPTER XXX Merry struggled continually,, in her delirium, to rescue Worth, but always in the end the water rushed up over him. Always it became dark. And she sobbed weakly, hav­ ing lost him. Then one day she opened her eyes to see Helen sitting beside her, a nurse bending over her. For a mo- RESTORE VIGOR TO EXHAUSTED NERVES BY TAKING WJW'S v They Help To Bring The Shattered Nervous System Baek To Its Old Time Condition her her her felt He must know more than s'he He would know about Worth. She had known too late to save I did tell Mother I’d let She went out to lunch I’ll be right back go . . . Maybe I to see you alone IT tell you—” * am not sure, to me Worth is alive,” she told herself. “I will keep him living that much longer.” John shifted uneasily. “Feel O.K.” “I feel fine. I believe I could get up . . . .” John laughed. He waved her back. “No, no! her know, with some people. Oh, say, before I won’t get a chance again. I told Bob “Bob?” Oh, why 'hadn’t he said Worth? Was it (because Worth—? “See—we met Bob on his way to the train. He said 'he’d thought about writing you, but he thought I could make you see it better, maybe. He says to tell you he’s all of a sud­ den wakened up.” “What? O'h, John! I don’t un­ derstand.” Merry spoke impatiently. She had to listen about Bob when her whole 'heart cried out to hear about Worth, and she was too fright­ ened to ask. “Well, you see. he said 'he must have been crazy. He couldn’t think of anything but you and he didn’t realize till he saw you going out to the Death Trap yourself—” “He saw me?” A tiny frown had crept into Merrys forehead, “Sure. See? He sent around there, the boardwalk when Worth, running up and asked him if .he seen you. Bab knew the tide coming in and figured Worth worried about you and might think of it. So he told him gone around the point ...” “Oh!” “He said when he looked u,p pretty soon, he saw you ging out, and he thought for a while he 'had killed you too. Said all at once he snapped awake. Said he’d never bother you again. He hoped you’d sort of for­ give him ...” Merry lay back against the pillow wide-eyed and silent. “He thought he’l killed you, too.” like ice against her Worth was—. “Well I'll be back, mother.” John brought “This smiled. “Then may I get up?” The nurse laughed. “Not today. But before many days. The doctor says you need some rest.. And you have an ankle that would send you back if you tried stepping on it right now.” Merry 'had only finished the broth when Mother arrived. The nurse took the tray and departed. “Sitting up?” Helen greeted “Why you’re all right again.” S'he kissed Merry gently on the forehead. And Merry could stand it no long­ er. He sent Worth He was standing on icame had was was not you’d The ‘too’ heart. and the lay Then to tell slipped out a bowl of broth, will give you strength,” she nurse “Mother, tell me about Worth!” “Worth?” “Yes. Is he—” slie swallowed hard. 'She couldn’t say it. “Worth is all right,” Helen laugh­ ed softly. “I left 'him down town saying he’d be up right away. .So 1 brought—” she continued, laughing as she untied a bundle and shook it. “Mother, your bed jacket,” They looked at each other and botli Chuck­ led. It was the glamorous blue bed jacket which Helen had worn for Peter. “But, Mother!” Unhappy realiza­ tion crossed Merry’s face. “I mustn’t see Worth again, I mustn’t you. know.” “Ob!” Helen hesitated. Then, with an understanding nod, she brought forth a mirror, a comb, cosmetics. “You will have to decide about tliht. I won’t urge you either way, Merry, But there Is some one else here to HEALTHY CHILDREN CHILDREN see you. I’m sure you’ll want look nice for the other guest any­ way.” As Helen helped Merry, She told about Worth seeing her just as she went Under, reaching her, finding the cable, the two of them being pulled up. that over seem “I You know, mother, I am surprised those two men icoiuld p,ull is that cliff. Old Dave doesn’t very strong.” v don’t think they could . have, but Bob 'helped them.” “Bob?” “Yes. He sprinted, up from some­ where. Worth was just about uncon­ scious by the time he got to the top, and Bob saved him. He took you both to the hospital.” Helen stood back and surveyed Merry who, against the snowy pil­ lows was an exquisite painting white frame. She smiled with satisfaction. “Now, my dear! Ready for company?” “Not Worth, Mother?” “Not "Worth,” To Merry’s surprise, the man who came in with Helen was a middleaged stranger with iron gray 'hair and a small iron gray mustache. “Judge Hunter, this is Helen said. And the middle-aged came forward quickly. He hand in both of his. “My dear!” He was looking into her eyes, And as if he had seen a vis­ ion he said huskily. “And you risked your life to save Worth.” Merry could think1 of no reply. .She felt her cheeks burning with embar­ rassment and was glad when Mrs. Hunter materialized Judge. “I—hope you will gize,” Worth’s father “He didnt understand, iMerry,” Mrs, Hunter supplemented, smiling. “I didn’t either at first. Sue 'Wil­ liams had painted you so different.” “She said you were a Cheap wait­ ress—an adventuress making a fool of Worth, that you cared nothing for Worth. I should 'have known if I had seen yo-u.” Judge Hunter seem­ ed to be finding it hard to make him­ self clear. He gave it up1 abruptly, blustered a little. “I’ve been telling your mother that the story about the shoemaker’s children needing shoes and the painter’s house, paint has been true with me . . I’ve always been so careful to be fair and ju­ dicial—always been sure to collect all evidence before rendering a ver­ dict.” Merry stared at him. “Judge Hunter, does that., mean you don’t disown him? You’ll let him go on with his plans even if I— “My dear, I wouldn’t have really disowned him. I thought I’d pre­ tend to for a month or so and bring him to his sehses. And now,” the Judge cleared his throat. “I—ah— have ibeen brought to my own senses. Ah—I would ’be most happy if you would—ah—reconsider Worth’s of- CJJIII<DREIN of all ages thrive on -‘♦CROWN BRAND’? CORN SYRUP. They never tire of its delici­ ous flavor and it really is so good .for them—so give the children ‘‘CROWN BRANDT every day. Leading physicians pro­ nounce ‘‘CROWN BRAND” CORN SYRUP a most satis­ factory carbohydrate to pse as a milk modifier in the feeding of tiny infants and as an energy producing food for growing children. THE FAMOUS ENERGY FOOD Main St. Auxiliary The Easter meeting of the .Main fit. Evening. Auxiliary was held at the home of Mrs. Harold Skinner with Mrs. M. Walker’s group in charge. The meeting opened by singing “Low in the Grave He lay” and repeating the Lord’s prayer in unison and fol­ lowed by singing “All Hail the Pow­ er.” iMiss Mark read the devotion­ al leaflet, June Smith then favor­ ed. with a solo accompaning herself on the guitar, followed by two sea­ sonable readings by Mrs. R. Balk­ will. Mrs. Russell then presided over the business. After a very in­ teresting and instructive talk by Mrs. C. Johns the meeting closed by singing “Lord Dismiss us With Thy Blessing” and prayer offered by Mrs. Balkwill. Lunch was served. was Satur- London, wedding A. Bice united Grace, eldest in a wise your Merry, ’ stranger took her ’behind the let me apolo- went on. iMerry,’ fer.” As if that were a signal, Helen slipped to the door and admitted a gay procession—four messenger boys carrying baskets of flowers, followed by Worth and Ann and John. “Set them down here and here and here,” Worth directed acting like a delighted small boy in a play. Then, when the boys had departed, he Whirled to Merry’s side, and bent to kiss her. As their lijps sparkling eyes became tender, infinitely tender, was brief. But as if they feared to a scene so lovely, one by others left, waving a gay John and Ann smiling with perfect understanding; Judge and Mrs. Hun­ ter, and last of all—Mother. Merry, returning Helen’s serene smile, sens­ ed that already s'he was thinking of Peter. taken care of and fall.” “-Merry!” Worth bent over her, and intuitiveness which comes only in moments of supreme happiness, Merry saw beyond that dear familiar head with its .brown hair swirled back from the forehead, beyond t'he broad shoulders to another Judge Hunter, a tall, handsome clear-eyed one whose influence would be far reaching and whose name would be well 'beloved. .She saw another Worth Hunter with golden curls and the mischievous round cherub. “For now John and I it will soon TELEPHONE CANADA STARCH COMPANY Limited FLUTE WAR ST. TAKEN DURING BOER GIVEN TO BAND BY MARYS MAN HURLE-r-HODGINS AU Saints Church; the scene of a quiet day when Canon A. in marriage Gladys daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James G. Hodgips, of Biddulph, to Bernard Hurle, of London, son of Mrs. Hurle -and the late W- J. Hurle, also of London. Easter decorations were used in the church. The bride wore a gray tailored suit with navy hat and accessories and a corsage of Talisman roses and sweet peas. Miss Alice Hodgins, as her sister’s brides­ maid, wore an Oxford gray tailored suit with pink' blouse and black accessories and a corsage of pink roses. Arthur Hurle was his bro­ ther’s best man. The ereception was held at the home of the bride’s aunt, Mrs, Fred Clatworthy, Stanley street,, London, where the guests in­ cluded only the immediate families of the bride and groom. After a short honeymoon Mr, and Mrs. Ber­ nard Hurle will take up residence on Riverview evenue, London. Eepablished 1873 and 1887 at Exeter, Ontario Published every Thursday morninj; SUBSCRIPTION—-?2.0(0 per year lu 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 word*, Reading notices 10q, per line, Card of Thanks 50c. 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I carried it for <18 months during the latter part of the Boer War and then brou- tg'ht it out here when I came 30 years ago. iMr, Forester also sent a piccolo ex­ plaining that it was sometimes diffi­ cult for a small boy to reach the holes in a large flute. “I should like the flute to become the property of the lad if 'he can play it and takes to it, and the piccolo icould be used ( to. help some other lad.” The Boer war veteran adds that he is a great lover of music and 'has the gift of being able to play about 40 different instruments without ever taking a lesson. He taught himself to play bj the aid of instruction books. CHAPPEL—DOCKING A pretty Easter wedding .place at high noon on Saturday of April 16 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Docking, Staffa, when their eldest daughter Lois Marie was united in marriage to Mr. Thos. Wilber Chappel, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Chappel, of Cromarty. The bride was charming in a costume of white taffeta and satin, with floor length veil and carried a bouquet of pink" carnations and fern. She en­ tered the .parlor on the arm of her father to the strains of the Lohen­ grin Wedding March played by Mrs. Ed. Chappel. The bride was assisted by her sister, Miss Dons Doieking, costumed in pink silk crepe with blue bolero jacket. She .carried snap­ dragons and carnations. Mr. John Chappel, brother of the groom was best man. Rev? W. A. Leitch, of Fullarton was the officiating clergy­ man. The guests were the immed­ iate relatives, twenty-five in num­ ber. Dinner was served by four cousins, Misses Georgena Bier, Ald- ean Docking, Grenfell Kemp, Audrey Bier. The (bride and groom left im­ mediately for a short honeymoon trip the bride travelling in a grey suit with matching accessories. On their return they will-reside on a farm near Cromarty. took (F. w. 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