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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1942-02-05, Page 2Thursday, February StH, 1942 THIS EXETER TIMES-AD VO CATE ..Page 2 • Serial Story e SYNOPSIS e _ _ By ----- ---” | ANNE TEDLOCK BROOKS Tam been They horses, Now that gold has been discovered in paying quantities on the Randolph planation. Ranny and Dick are con cerned because they fear Tamar and her father will not get their proper share under the terms of the con tract with Major Towne. They plan to have the contract broken. Ranny and. Dick both seem to be in love with Tam and both want to help her. * * * The next few years had difficult for the Randolphs, had sold most of their leaving the stables and the pad docks with an empty look. They had gradually dropped out of. the wealthy leisure class with servants and hospitality, to a modest life. But they had seen that Tamar had her good -times, and even man aged to give her two years in the seminary where the Southern girls aspired to go. Maris Randolph closed hex* eyes. She knew that hex’ husband and daughter had not wanted her to know all about their finances the last year. But without their know ledge, she had known. Even the white-starred face of Tahlahneka II had disappeared from the meadow gate where he habitually stood for Tamar to bring his apple in the evenings. They did not mention theii’ selling him, so she could not tell them she had missed him. Knox had worn the same business suit for months, keeping as well groomed as possible, and othei’ eco nomics were too noticeable, yet they did not discuss them. mother had been kxxown as a beatify; moment later. “I Imdxx’t heard a | " ““ word. What does Selby have planned word. What does Selby have plan ned?” Dick answered her puietly; “I knew that you were not listening. Selby wants the foux* of ns to go to Churchill Downs next week. Want to go?” “I’m not sure Dick. Let’s wait and see. The rest of you can go on, though. Dick; Sheridan was blest with the pualifications of a diplomat. He did not press the matter. Let the girls decide what to do about the Derby. “Having fun?” “Oh of course tically to escape punctuated her brilliant smile. in the first days of Shadwell. The story of her tragic death still haunt ed them all. Tamar kissed her mother's fore head,I may he late darling/1 Surprise for Tam Dick was waiting for her in reception hall. His dark head bai’e, his brown eyes lit ■with his slow smile. His figure would, in a few years, be definitely thick. mighty pretty, the Ready?” the portico and Hard Times Come an Invalid servants who remained were Phoebe and Aristotle and his The field hands were still in the stone cabins, and at Maris could sometimes hear “You’re looking Tam.” “Thank you Dick, They were across going dowxx the flagstone walk to the waiting car when Tam stopped sud denly. “Ransome Todd! Is he going too?” “Yes Ran and Selby. I wanted to surprise you.” She said sharply: “Well, you did Hello Selby.” she greeted the girl ixx the front seat. Dick’s eyes grew wide. She didn’t speak to Ransome, He threw a questioning look at his rival, whe was suddenly engrossed in deep con versation with Selby. Dick’s*eyebrows shot up in a,, sharp triangle. Ran was really responsible’ for the new contracts for the Cricket Hill, and here was the person who would profit the most from his farsightedness, and she was not on speaking terms with him. Tamar suddenly found the most in teresting things to talk about, and she sat close to Dick on the way to the popular new Roistan Inn, out on the highway about 10 miles from Shadwell, As they drew neaj* she could see the lighted ’tavern sign and cars parked in blurred groups close to the native stone building. From, its open windows soft music drifted through the venetion blinds. Ransome made a ceremony out of the parking, and Selby said: “Don’t you think this is too romantic for words Tam? What’s the big cele bration anyway? Brother said that this is a special occasion.” .Tamar leaned close to her while they wait- Mr. Todd ed on the men. “Tamai' you -would now or not go and get yourself engaged— Roistan or—” she whispered hopefully. | Tamar gasped. “I certainly would kitchen, not!" she said emphatically. “Where (would I have found anyone to marry, Out of the 'blue. . . The only new Tamar said empha- Dick' snotice. She statement with a A Wish—Unfulfilled “Tamar don’t look at me like that,” Dick warned her. He held her a trifle closer. ’’Wish I could dance you right out in that ribbon of moon light down to the river bank.” Tamar suppressed the smile that rose to hex’ lips. It sounded silly, somehow foi’ Richard Sheridan to talk romantically. “You sounded so excited over the telephone this afternoon , Dick,” she changed the subject. “Of course I know it’s about the contracts.” I’ll tell jou later, Tanxlar. ’Don’t you know that dancing and business are not good mixers? From the cornex* of hex* eye she saw that Selby and Ransome Todd were dancing now, too. They were hand some together. It would have made a better contrast, though, if they Were 'both not so blonde. They looked more like brother and sister than Ransome and Selby. The song ended, and Tamar ed hex- had within Dick’s arm. guided him back to the table ont him being aware of it. “And now,’’she said smiling up into his eyes, “what is the informa tion that you promised to tell me? I’m dying of curiosity.” Dick Sheridan’s brown eyes roved over the dancing lodge. His sister and Ransome Todd were at the »> plac- She with- «a People yufyp are off colour say they’re liverish or their liver is bad! Do yoqi know how serious this is — that it may lead to permanent ill health yeur vvholesystcnipoisonedandbrokendown? 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Laliberte, Montreal, P.Q. but they should be tomorrow.” Just then Selby and Ransome turned to the table. re- The Exeter Times-Advocate Established 1873 and 1387 at Exeter, Ontario , published every Thursday morning (SUBSCRIPTION— $2.0:0 per year 11 advance RATES—Farm Or Real Estate for sale 50c. each insertion for first four insertions. 25c. each subse quent insertion. MiaceUaneouM ar ticles. To Rent, Wanted, Lost, or Found 10c. per line of six worda. Reading notices 10c. per line. Card of Thanks 5Qc. Legal ad vertising 12 and 8c. Per line, la Memorlaaa, with one verse 50 c. extra verses 25c. each. Member of The Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association | KIRKTON FAIR BOARD EJECTS OFFICERS [ Th© .annual meeting of the Kirk ton Fair Board was held recently in Aberdeen Hall. Mr. Hugh Berry secretary-treasurer, made a finan cial report which showed the total receipts to be $2,013.99 and the to tal expenditures $1,528.68. This left a substantial balance of $485,31. Prize money of $932.85 was paid out. The financial success of the fair was all |he more surprising since only $212 in gate receipts was taken in. No concessions are sold at Kirkton (Falx’ othei* than to local persons. Most 1941 officers and directors were returned to office for 1942. They are as follows,: President, R. E, Doupe; 1st vice- president, Robert Spence; vice-president, Chas. Paul; tary-treasurer, Hugh, Berry. Directors’—Ross Marshall, Stephen, Dr. G. Jose, John Berry, Oliver McCurdy, William Urquhart, Jas. H. Robinson, Wesley Hodge, Newton Clark, Earl Cole, T, A. Cra- go, T. A. Wiseman, Roy Nether- cott, Wellington Brock, John Mc- Elrea, Jos. Taylor, Chas. Atkinson. Honorary Directors.—F. G, San derson, M.P.; Dr. C. A. Campbell, W. H. Goulding, M.P., James Bal- lantyne, M.L.A., W. Angus Dickson, M.L.A., Reuben Shier, Amos Doupe, John Morphet. Auditors Alex Crago, Nesbitt Russell. Kirkton Fail’ in 1942 will be held on Thursday and Friday, Septem ber 24 and 25. The president and secretary-treasurei* were appoint ed delegates to attend the District' Fairs’ Convention in London the Provincial Convention ronto. i 2nd spcre- Professional Cards GLADMAN & STANBURY (F. W. Gladman) BARRISTER, SOLICITOR, &c Money to Loan, Investments Made Insurance Safe-deposit Vaults for use of our Clients without charge EXETER and HENSALL CARLING & MORLEY BARRISTERS, SOLICITORS, &c- LOANS, INVESTMENTS, .• INSURANCE Office; Carling Block, Main Stree*, EXETER. ONT. living. Women and horses are a lot alike Have to keep handling them with the greatest of care. He thought of Tahlahneka 11, and wondered' why the roan should ob trude himself in his thoughts just at that moment. I struck him the crop, he told himself, threw it away. Invitation to Dance He said something to her in a low tone, and Tamar avoided his eyes. How could ehe let him keep on thinking she was angry about this afternoon? She wanted to hear more from .Dick, but did not like to discuss it before these two. Ransome did not take his seat. He came on around the table “May I have this dance, Miss Randolph?" tye asked with bis best dancing school manners. She rose slowly Ran held out his were gliding down He held hex' carefully, stiffly and they danced the length of the flooi’ silently. With a sigh Tamar shrug ged herself deepei’ into his arms. She smiled up at him, dazzlingly. “You don’t want me to break do- you?" She Becomes Trite 6, frorn the chair, arms, and they the floor. with And W. G. COCHRANE, B. A. Barrister, Solicitor, Notary Phone 77 Exeter Residence Phone 74 and To-in“Ran, I’m sorry about this aftev- noon,” Tamar’s soft voice was whis pering so low that he had to bend his head to hear. „ “I’m sorry I’m not very tactful, Tam.” I’m not sorry 1 "kissed you, though, he thought to himself. Foi’ if I’d not kissed you, I probably wouldn’t know yet that' I’m in love with ydu. And while it’s been a miserable feeling so far, maybe it won’t always be. “Let’s forget about this afternoon. Look at that moonlight, Tam.” They were dancing right for the open. door. It hadn’t been ten minutes before that she squelched Dick’s romantic words. -v. CORBETT Mr. and Mrs, Wes.,Mellin, Mrs. Maurice Murray and andMr. Bobby, Mi*, and Mrs. Garfield Steeper and. Lyle and Mr. Dr. G. F. Roulston, L.D.S.,D.D.S. DENTIST Office: Carling Block EXETER, ONT. Closed Wednesday Afternoons and Mrs. Wm. Hod gins attended the silver wedding celebration at .the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Carruthers on Friday evening." Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Murray at tended the McPherson-McBryan' wedding on Saturday afternoon in Thedford. , Mr.• and Mrs. John-McGinnis mo tored to Hamilton on Sunday to visit her parents. The rnexx employed by -the ‘Wood- stock Lumber Co. in cutting down the bush on the farm of Mr. Wm, Hodgins north of Corbett, have completed their job 'and moved away on Friday last. / ---------------------—--------------------- Dr.cH. H. COWEN, L.D.S.,D.]5. S dental surgeon Office next to the Hydro Shop Main Street, Exeter Office 3 6w Telephones Res’. 3 8j Closed Wednesday Afternoons He grinned boyishly, and pressed her closer. “Tam!” he whispered. He wondered fiercely what had made this sudden change tri her, and I thought that Dick must have. told farthest end of the fiqor dancing ■ iler about the contracts. He shrug- | ged his shoulders. Women were the most unpredictable creatures. Another Invitation ■ ‘‘I’d like to dance you straight down that white path to the river.” i I The loyal, pappy, living nights their songs from theii* little meeting house in the woods on the bank of the Chestatee, Phoebe’s soft voice came from the hallway below, “Better le’ me tote it, honey. Yo’ll spile dat beautiful gown. Who’ Mist’ Ranny ca’in’ you’ t’night?” I’ll take it, Phoebe, is not taking me anywhere, any time. I’m with Dick.” Phoebe went grumbling and _ (Tamar carried the tray carefully ' suddenly out of the blue? up the stairs. Her lips closed scorn fully. Ransome Todd with his high-Iman she had seen in months was handed ways needn’t think that he Christopher Sande, the engineer at could call her father a fool and get the Cricket Hill. A tingling sensa- by with it! She smiled grimly aiid|ti°n struck her. wondered what he’d think when he found out that Dick Sheridan had helped them with his handling of the contracts for Majox* Towne. Even as she thought these things, back ixx hei’ mind was the picture of a little boy in a white linen suit bow ing before her, his blonde hair plast ered back from his wide brow. “May I have the pleasure of this dance, Miss Randolph?" How they always giggled! going to the toward the scowling. She remembered ! him again on the stairs at Shadwell. And saw him. clearly for the first time. again. He moved his goblet about on the enowy line of the table. “I really think,it’s Rail’s place to tell you, Tamar. It’s all of his doings.” f Tamar’s laugh sounded bitter. “I suppose that he would think it his place to tell me. He seems to1 want to run things at the Randolph ettae. . : estate.” IA Strained Evening (TO BE CONTINUED) i CHAPTER IV Order Your Favorite POTATO GROWERS URGED ARTHUR WEBER LICENSED AUCTIONEER For Huron and Middlesex FARM SALES A SPECIALTY PRICES REASONABLE SATISFACTION GUARANTEED Phone 57-18 Dashwood R. R. No. 1, DASHWOOD splash- Clies- craw- water mem- The Tamar knew that Ransome Todd was having a miserable evening. As it lengthened, she sparkled more. Dick Sheridan studied her curiously across the table. Selby, his sister seemed ill at ease, as though she knew that something was wrong, but could not diagnose it. Since it was her escort at whom Tamar’s remarks seemed directed, she pondered it quietly. Tamar looked about the room, re membering that it had only been a year ago that she and iRan had spent the summei* in just such a place as the Roistan. The orchestra began playing “Only Forever” and Tamar suddenly felt like crying. Her Thoughts returned to her room toilet. She* picked up held the corsage that special messenger out Dick Didn’t he kiss you? Childhood Joys Tamai* remembered, too, ing through the waters1 of the tatee, wading and catching dads, and watching out foi’ moccasins, She shook these ories resolutely from hex* mind, stillness that had engulfed hei’ since, Ransome kissed her, she could not understand. Why need her heart beat so slowly every time she re membered his lips against hers? She saw again the imprint of her th and across Ills tanned cheek. i Tamar helped hex* mothei- with the tray and to finish hex* the box that had come by from town 30 minutes ago. must have known that she’d wear white. She pinned the red roses carefully to her shoulder, stealing one out to tuck in her black curls behind her ear. She heard a car on the othei’ side of the house, dashed into her moth er’s room and pivoted about in the doorway. “Oh you look cliarmiqg, Tamar I” Maris felt pride leap into hei* voice Tamar was the picture of that first Tamai* Randolph whose portrait hung over the mantle in the draw ing room, Tamar’s great-gran d- I’ve always prided myself on being a lady, she told herself severely, and slapped Ranny’s face this afternoon. He had it coming to him an inner voice refuted. Why shouldn’t Ransome Todd kiss me? years. And played togethex’ most of them. Yes but he called Dad a fool! Are you certain that lie wasn’t right? Weren’t they a bit hasty in grabbing up the Major’s offer to lease the Cricket Hill Mine? “It would be a lot of tun, wouldn’t it, Tam?” Selby asked, touching her hand. “Oh, yes, of course!” Tam agreed hastily. “What time can you go?” Tamar looked at them helplessly. ■ “Let’s arrange that later; how about this dance Richard?” She asked into his shoulder a I’ve known him for twenty All evening Ransome and Tamai* had remained coolly aloof. Con versation at" the dinner table had heen difficult among the foui’ of them. Dick Was dismayed. “I’ll confess that I’m in the dark about you and Ran. Of course I re alize you’re angry about something, and I’m sorry that we are irf this embarrassing position.” Dick look ed sorry, too, Tamai- was thinking. “Let’s forget about him and go on With your story,” she suggested. “I’ll go ahead with the tale, but we can’t forget him, because he was -directly ^responsible for having it turn out this way/' Tamar’s cheeks’ flushed. “K)f course it’s the contracts on the Cricket Hill .mine. I thought they were signed yesterday. Ran men tioned that he thought Dad should hold out for a percentage of the ‘take.’ "We both lost our texiipers.” “Ran burst iiito my* office, about 2 o'clock and we went into the mat ter. You -see I only made out the contracts yesterday. The men were to come in and sign them today.” Tamar leaned forward, hei- blue eyes shone suddenly. “I suppose Ran got you to make out new.ones!. Of course he’s doing it good.” Dick saw* the smile above her red lips. He Ran gave me the courage to tx*y to see that youi’ fathex’ got a just deal on the mine. Of course we do need waking up, some of us, Ranny's a business man. Has a'business head on those wide shoulders, He knows about gold in terms of dollars and cents, and he’s responsible foi’ get- me to rewrite the contracts. I Towne and for our hovering went on: ik ® 9 Times-Advocate Readers Can Get Tbexr Favorite at These Clubbing Rates The Times-Advocate with Magazine » ■ « i Had Another Bad Hight? Mdn’t You Bet Any Best ? To tliose who toss, night aftor.mght> on sleepless beds. To those Who sleep in a kina of a jvay, but whose rest is broken by bad dreams and nightmare. To thoss wlu? wake up in the morning os tired as when they went io bed, we offer in Milburn’s Health and Nerve Pills a tonic remedy to help soothe and strengthen the nerves. ’ When this is done there should! be ixo more resiles^ eights due tri bad drAftrnrt find VHghl.ma.rtv;. • Price 50c a box, 65 pills, at all drug counters. Ltok for out' registered trade mark A “Tied Heart” on the package. Ths T. Milburn C04 Xltnlwi, Tdriratc, Onts. ting simply talked to Major to yotti* father.” “But, Dick, done under? to lease the amount. He his word.” “That’s all very true, Tamar. Randolph would ever go back on word, whether ft was written spoken. Your father wasn’t at in favour of the change ethically.” “And what about Major Towne?” “They have gentlemen in the East. Tam. And the old Major is st> de lighted with the strike that lie was lii a Very pleasant mood. 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