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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1940-09-19, Page 6THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATETHURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1910 “Du you want some work this ruouxiiig.’" Anthony naked. “One of the Judge's stablemen 'uxnxe over last night with the brown mare we sold Mr. Jeffrey the last summer he was home. You remember, Eileen?" “What’s the matter with her*?" “Not a thing in the world save she hasn't been ridden in a long time. Never by a woman, I take it." “I get you. She’s going to be rid­ den by a woman and you’re sup­ posed to guarantee that she'll take it without too much fuss." Andrey smiled wryly. “You don’t care if your darling child breaks her neck finding out, do you? Eileen wasn’t keen for her fences, if I remember.” “I’ve no fear for you on that mare or any other." “Sure. dear. I was only fooling. B'< glad to. I'll change and come down as soon as I’ve finished my toast and your paper." Martha Swan appeared from the kitchen. Immajeulate inia fresh ging ham house dress, she came to the table and sat down across from Audrey. “Good morning, dear.” was her greeting. Mrs. Swan’s clear brown eyes studied the girlish face closely be­ fore she observed: “I didn't hear you come in last night. Did you have a good ride?" “Fine. It wasn’t late . . . about ten-thirty. I imagine.” “I guess it seemed pretty much like old times to have Jeffrey drop in the way he used to." “Listen, Mom . . .’’ Audrey thoughtfully crumbled a bit of toast. “I don’t expect to see so much of Jeff from now on. We’ll always be good friends, but he’s home to stay now, so far as I know. He won’t be running in rhe way he used to in vacations.” “Maybe. But I know what you mean." Audrey was in her room getting into her shirt and jodhpurs when she heard the telephone in the lower hall ring and, after an interval, her] mother answering. The words, i “Hold the line a minute. I’ll call] Audrey.” brought th? latter running down the stairs in her stocking feet. “Who is it?” she asked guard­ edly. “I don’t know. A woman •. . . asked for Miss Swan." Audrey nodded and put the re­ ceiver to her ear. She identified her-! self briefly, only to hear a “Thank | you. Just one moment, please." Then the voice of another woman | —gracious, well-modulated. “This; is Mrs. Castle speaking.” i Audrey barely suppressed a gasp 1 of amazement when she realized j that Jeffrey’s mother was at the! other end of the fire, but recovered ] her composure sufficiently to re-| spond in what she hoped was a tone] of pleased surprise: “Oh, yes'. Howj are you. Mrs. Castle?” “Quite well, thank you. I do hope you will pardon this very early call. Perhaps you noticed in the papers that Jeffrey has returned from abroad. I am aware that this is dreadfully informal, but I want you to dine with us Friday evening, my de,ar.” “I shall be delighted to come. Thank you so much,” Audrey re­ sponded. “Thank you, my dear. Good-bye!” Audrey dropped the receiver in its cradlA “Well, the dirty double­ ci osser.” she observed gently, un­ aware that her mother was just be­ hind her. “Audrey Swan! That was Mrs. Judge Castle, wasn’t it? What do you mean?" “Nothing, Mom. I was speaking about . . , Jeff’s horse." “She invited you to something, didn’t she?” “Dinner on Friday.” “Well, for goodness’ sake!” “That puts it very concisely,” her daughter aiiproved grimly as she mounted the stairs for her boots. Il wasn’t like Jeff to do such a thing. He must have asked his mother to extend that invitation this morning without telling her that he had alredy .done so. No doubt he hoped it would soothe Andrey's feelings, after her little outburst th? night before. But she could wish he had been more above- board, Audrey spent an hour on Eileen's buck. The mare went through her paces in a listlessly obliging fash­ ion. She paid no attention what- evei to traffic when her rider took her some distance along a busy pike. “Quite the kitten,” Audrey re­ ported to her father when she slip­ ped down from the saddle at the stable door. Anthony nodded agree­ ment, chewing on a straw. “Maybe she was keeping some­ thing from me. I hope she was." This last Audrey said to herself. “Never fear,” Assured of Eileen’s traetibility, her rider had devoted considerable thought to the dinner party. The more deeply she considered the mat­ ter of dress, the more important it appeared and she went directly from the stables to find lxei’ mother. Here was something that must be talked over. “All right." Martha’s lips were compressed a trifle. “You’ve plenty of time between now and Friday. You run up to the city and get your­ self a dress. I have fifty dollars here in the house. I’ll give it to you. You can manage the rest, I should think.” The second forenoon after that found Audrey in her room with a jumble of boxes, tissue paper, sheer stockings and slippers littering her usually immaculate bed. She had on the new dinner gown and was re­ volving slowly under the gaze of her mother’s critical brown eyes. “I like it. Audrey," was the delib­ erate verdict. The slender little figure before the long mirror presented an at­ tractive picture in its billowy dotted swiss gown, white with red dots, the the little jacket bound with gros­ grain, a combination that was m effective contrast with the dark curls and the golden tan of Audrey’s face and slim arms. “You’ll look as nice as any girl there," her mother conceded. “That’s what I call a ladylike dress."* * * In the dressing room at the Cus­ ties’, Audrey gave herself a critical inspection, applied powder and lip­ stick. pushed her curls into a final semblance or order. “God defend the right,” she murmured, and moved sedately in the direction of the winding staircase. At the foot of the descent she paused and glanced at the scattered occupants nf the brightly lighted drawing­ room. Jeff saw her at once and strode forward with a delighted smile. He looked very handsome, Audrey thought, in his white din- nei coat and black trousers, his yellow head smooth oncl shining. “Bless your heart, darlin’!” he exclaimed. “You’re a treat to these old eyes!” He caught at the arm of a young man standing near. “Vic. old son, meet the Pride of Parvdlle! Miss Swan, Mr. Quinn, if I may. Your dinner partner. Vic, you lucky dog." He drew Audrey’s arm through his and began the introduc­ tory rites in breezy style. Audrey dutifully centered her at­ tention upon each guest as pre­ sented. Now Jeff had her arm again, was leading her forward. Oh, Olive . . . please?” A slender figure in a clinging black gown emerged from the al­ most total eclipse effected by the bulky form of Judge Castle. Au­ drey’s first thought was, “Just like the pictures of the Duchess of Windsor!” Then slxe was conscious of white teeth flashing a friendly smile, of a slim hand outstretched in greeting. Of Jeff beaming. “Miss Swan . . . Mrs. Cooper.” For the space of a second, the shock of that introduction blurrad the entire drawing-room scene for Audrey Swan. Mrs. Cooper! It couldn’t be. And yet . . .Jeff certainly had called* her that. But Mrs. Cooper, or whoevei’ she .was, was saying things to Miss Swan. Saying that she had been so anxious Worry Saps The Nervous System Worry over business or household duties, sudden shock, the insane quest for pleasure, the foolish at­ tempt to put a week of normal life into twenty-four hours, feverish ac­ tivity, the demand for sensational literature are dll conducive to the aggravation of wear and tear on the nervous system. If you aT6 tired, listless, nervous, and worried why not give Milburn’s Health and Nerve Pills a chance to help put you on your feet again. They are a body building, nerve strengthening tonic containing the essential elements for the nervous system. T. Milburn Co., Ltd,, Toronto, Ont. to meet her. that Jeffrey had spoken so frequently about her. Gradually the haze cleared and Audrey found herself trying valiantly to warrant th? enthusiastic account Jeff must have rendered. But it was a relief to find Vic Quinn barging up alongside. Audrey fell better. Still more so at the touch of a hand on her arm and tin booming voice of the Judge. chapter nr “Upon my word, if it isn't my little ft(jrl! Audrey, you've quite grown up . . , and into a very win­ some young lady. Eh, Louise?” "Yes, indeed!” Mrs, Castle’s hand plump and beringed appeared at a formal elevation. “So pleased to have you here, my dear," Then ah .the butler appeared at the door with an announcement that dinner was served. “Victor, dear, you are tak­ ing Miss Swan in. See that she is nicely takeix care of." “To the death," that young man promised gravely, offering htis arm. By the time she was seated, Audrey reached the conclusion that she quite approved of Victor Quinn. He wasn't handsome, like Jeff. But he was very much allive and very interesting. There was a tongue-in-cheek quality to his re­ marks and the suspicion of a twinkle in the deep-set grey eyes. “It seems to me Jeffrey said you were a school friend," she suggest­ ed politely to break a somewhat awkward silence. “More than a friend," Victory ad­ mitted. He lowered his voice to a confidential tone. “You see, Jeff doesn’t care for the law. I had to, and it was due to me that he didn’t flunk out. God help him it he ever tijies the State exam!” Audrey laid her bouillon spoon aside and lifted liei’ napkin to her lips, controlling an impulse to choke. Mr. Qtfinn’s next remark was no liQjp. He must have been ■watching her but he looked the other way as he observed gently: “That’s the cutest little trick your nose did just then.” “Don’t you like it?” -was the de­ mure retort. “I can’t help it." “Of course I do. Only it makes me feel that I should offei’ you a blit of carrot. I 'was prepared to like you, Audrey Swan. But not so com­ pletely. I had a pet rabbit once and I liked it.” “I believe I like you, too, Mr. Quinn. In spite of your memories ” “Then call me Vic. We’re old fiiiends now.” After dinner the general conver­ sation seemed to languish and the party revealed an inclination to separate into groups. “Look, Au­ drey.” Vic remarked suddenly. “That next room appears to be the Jurge’s library. Let’s slip in and have a look and a smoke. Mind9” “I’d love to.” “Say! You know this is ■what I call swell!" Vic. stood by the big table with its softly glowing lajnp. scanning the shelves that lined all the available wall space, reaching from floor to ceiling. Audrey stood w^th her back to the table, leaning her weight on her two palms. A long time since she had been in this room, and the familiar surroundings brought a little pang. Like homesickness. She was recalled to the present by .Vic. He was regarding her through half-closed eyes, his head or one side. “What did you want to ask me, Audrey?” She looked up with a start, ut­ terly discomfited by his shrewdness. “What made you think I want to ask you anything?" was her parry­ ing retort. “Deduction, my clipld. Didn’t I tell you I was a lawyer? Say what was it?” “Whexx you were telling me about these people at dinner I thought you were careful not to include . .” “The guest of honor? Maybe I was overly informative about the rest. You’re right. Would I have been putting my finger on a tender spot?” “That’s ridiculous! Jeff told me ever so much about her, only he didn’t happen to mention that she was married. Or had been. It did joll me just a little when he intro- ducted us. I wondered if I misun­ derstood.” “No. You didn’t misunderstand. She was married about two years ago. Still is But the mill is grind­ ing." “Oh! You mean she’s getting a divorce." “It’s In the bag, I happen to know. I'm a sort of c.atelite ol’ Brand, Blumenthal and Brand. We don’t trifle with such cases as a rule, but Olive’s papa is the great and only Harvey Harrison! Hence Mi. Cooper will lie eased out of the scene without any fanfare of trum­ pets. And profitably, too.” “Then I’m sorry for her." “Umax . . . tn." Vic. was staring through the drawing room door. “People in her circle have quaint notions of marriage. It’s like buying a fur wrap. It the style changes or you figure it isn’t becoming, you work it off on the second-hand man and pick out something different. You wouldn’t know about that.” “We’re getting quite too serious,” Audrey decided. “Could we dance9” “The very thing I was going to suggest." Vic declared. “It’s my one social grace." Victor Quinn proved to be an accomplished dancer and Audrey felt a momentary regret when Jeff cut in after one circuit of the big hall. “Not sorry you came? he asked almost at once. “What do you think?" “That if you’re bored, you’re hid­ ing it very well. You must have cast, fi spell over Vic. He always suspects lone females of being on the prowl." "Perhaps I am. I like him a lot." “Queer chap in many ways. No money to speak of. but an entree that no amount of dough can get j ou. He’s been a ^elf-appoinded nxonitor to me and I don’t mind telling you I owe him a lot. He probably lxas admitted it to you. One day, he’ll make his mark . . . a high one. Say, Cyg|ie?” “ Yes?" “I know you haven’t had any chance to get acquainted, but-—" “She’s lovely, Jeff," With her mother and father for an interested audience, Audrey had been detailing an account of the! Castle dinner ove’’ her morning eof- • fee and a cigarette. I “Oh, Miss Audrey!” The girl turned to see the cook’s lace peering through the kitchen door. “What is it, Julia?" “A man at tlx? back door what wants to see you.” “For goodness’ sake!" Audrey half rose from her chair, sank back with a laugh. "It’s Vlic, Mom. Show hiii- in, Julia." It was none other than Victor Quinn who strolled in smilingly and called a cherry greeting. “Hello, Audrey! You’re looking very wellf indeed this morning.” “I am. Mr. Quinn, my mother.” "Mrs. Swan, I am delighted to meet you. Please don’t get up.” of hospitality. "You sit right down here with Audrey. I’ll have some hot coffee for yoxx in just a minute." Slxe caught up the pot and started out with it tlxeix paused at the door to ask, “Can’t we fix you some bacon and eggs, too? You must be hungry after your walk. “Well ..." “Of course you will." (To be .Continued) Each pad will kill flies all day and every day for three weeks. 3 pads in each packet. 10 CENTS PER PACKET Druggists, Grocers, General Stores, WHY PAY MORE? THE WILSON FLY PAD CO., Hamilton, Ont. at “Oh, we’ve finished breakfast long ago.” Audrey smiled. “We’ll may be pleasant out on the porch.” “But I want 10 stay here,” Vic expostulated, “I want a cup of cof­ fee. That’s what I came for Don’t tell me I’m too late.” “Of course you're not!" Martha exclaimed, taking refuge in a burst Old lady (to parachutist); “I real­ ly don’t know how you can hang from that silk thing! The sus­ pense must be terrible.” Parachutist: “No, ma'am; it's when the suspense is not there that it’s terrible.” Pridham-Johnston Tlxe home of Mrs. John Yeo, Mit­ chell, was tlxe scene of a pretty wedding Saturday afternoon at three o’clock when her grand­ daughter, Mary Margaret Johnston, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Johnston, of Wawanasa, Manitoba, was united in marriage to Freder­ ick Lawrence Pridham. son of Mrs. Franklin Pridham, of Russeldale and the late Mr. Pridham, The ceremony was performed by Rev. Levi Hussey before a bank of gla­ dioli and ferns. The bride, givexi in marriage by her brother, Cloyd Johnston, of Muncey, wore a street-length frock of .pink sheer with matching headdress, and car­ ried Briarcliffe roses. Miss Jessie Richmond, of Blyth, was the brides­ maid, wearing blue sheer with red rose trimming and carrying Talis­ man roses. Newton Pridham, of Russeldale was his brother’s best man. Mrs. W. J. Skinner played the Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin and during the signing of the register, “I Love You Truly." The bride­ groom’s gift to the bride was a gold brooch; to the bridesmaid, a cameo brooch; to the groomsman, a tie pin and clips, and to the organ­ ist, an evening bag. Following the ceremony a buffet luncheon was served to the immediate relatives of the bride and bridegroom. Miss Jean Nichols and Mrs. Robert Keyes assisting. The rooms were attractively decorated with flowers and pink and white streamers. Up­ on returning from their wedding trip Mr. and Mrs. Pridham will re­ side near Russeldale. For travel­ ling the bride wore a bale suit with ing the bride wore a blue suit with black hat, shoes, gloves and bag. The Exeter Times-Adyocate Established 1373 and 3.387 gt Exeter, Ontario Published every Thursday xxornlne SUBSCRIPTION—-? 2.0 0 per year w advance RATES—Farm or Real Estate for sale 50c, each insertion for firm four insertions. 25c, each subse­ quent Insertion. Miscellaneous ar­ticles. To Rent, Wanted, Lost, or Foqnd 10c. per line of six words Reading notices 10c. per line. Card of Thanks 50c. Legal ad­ vertising 12 and 8c. per line. Is Memoriam, with one verse 50o extra verses 25c. each. Member ot The Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association Professional Cards GLADMAN & STANBURY (F. W. 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London Hamilton Toronto Sudbury Winnipeg Vancouver dosed Wednesday Afternoon* Exeter duro WATER SYSTEMS DEAD AND DISABLED ANIMALS REMOVED PROMPTLY Phone Collect: Seaforth 15; Exeter 235; Lucan 12 DARLING & CO* OF CANADA LTD* GREENWAY (Intended foi’ last week) Mr. and Mrs. Claude Fallis, of Mount Forest and Miss Muriel Fallis, of Sarnia and Miss Marjorie Dolan, of London, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Brophey. We extend our sympathy to the relatives of the late Mrs. E. Mc­ Pherson, who passed away at her home at Grand Bend last Friday. Mr. and Mrs. J. Hodge and daugh­ ter, of Detroit, visited last week with Mr. and Mrs. Albert Pollock. Mr. and Mrs. Langford Ridley and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hartle spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. EI- xrei’ Mellins, of Wheatley. Mrs. W. B. Fallis left on Sunday for her home in Ontario, Calif., af­ ter spending the summer with Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Brophey. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. McGregor and Ella Jeaix moved to Exetei’ last week. Mrs. A. Gollep spent last week with Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Mawson. Miss Pauline Eagleson is visiting with Mr. and Mrs. W. Wilson, of Hamilton. Mr. A. Belt, of Detroit, visited re­ cently with Mr. and Mrs. A. Brophey and othei’ friends. Address and Presentation On Monday evening, September 2nd the neighbors and friends of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. McGregor gath­ ered at their home and presented them with an electric iron. Mrs. Harry Horner read the following address and Mrs. P. Gooding made the presentation. Dear Mr. and Mrs. McGregor and Ella Jean: We a few of your neighbors and friends have assembled here to spend a social evening with you on the eve of your departure for your new home. We realize the place yoxx hold in our esteem and affections as neighbors and how we will miss you in social and Christian work, however, when old associations are being broken up and partings drawing neax’ we realize the truth that “No man liveth to himself.” You have always proven true neigh­ bors and have won and deserved to win the admiration and respect of the friends in this community and our thoughts of you will always be pleasant ones. You have always been willing to help, no matter how great or how small the task and have aided us by kindly word and thoughtful deed. We appreciate the kindly relations that have exist­ ed ixx the past with all those who have beexi associated with you in the affairs of life. We regret very much in losing you from our midst but we are also witnessing the beginning of a new home in the familiar abode of an older generation. And so we wish you many happy years in your new community and we hope you will soon feel at home among your new friends in Exeter. May you accept this iron as a re­ minder of old friends here Who will not soon forget your faithful and loving services and may He who is , the Giver of all good gifts bless you and keep you. Signed on behalf of your neighbors and friends. Mr. and Mrs. McGregor both made fitting replies. Lunch was scived and a social time spent. Dr. H. H. COWEN, L.D.S.,D.D S DENTAL SURGEON Office opposite the Post Office. Main Street, Exeter Office 36w Telephones Res. 36) Closed Wednesday Afternoons 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 138 , WM. H. 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Johnny (after counting 011 Ills fingers): "Lincoln had his third birthday.” The Late Mrs. Pfaff Mary Reichert, relict of the late John Pfaff passed away ou Tues­ day of last week after,a lengthy illness, aged 83 years, 3 months and 8 days. Her husband, the late John Pfaff predeceased lxex* in death in November 19"7, and to this union there survives, a son Alfred on the homestead, also two daugh­ ters, Elma also on the homestead, Blind Line, and Mrs. Peter Schwalm of.Hensall; also a sister Mrs. Henry Rickbeil, of Spartanburg, S. Caro­ lina. The funeral was held Friday afternoon at the family residence to St. Peter's Lutheran church for service and interment followed in Lutheran cemetery, Her pastor, Rev. F. Turkheim officiated. We join the many sympathizers in expressing the loss of a good mother to the bereft family.—Zurich Her­ ald.