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Home My WebLink AboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1940-11-21, Page 2THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATEU1WSIMY, NOVEMBER 31, 1940 by Joseph McCord me help you partly habit, to feel pretty SYNOPSIS Audrey Swan, nicknamed “Cygie” is the daughter of a highly respected horse trainer whose farm adjoins the ostate of Judge Castle. The Judge’s only son, Jeffrey, has been Aud rey's friend since childhood. He is educated to go into his father’s law office in Parville, but marries Olive Cooper, who scoffs at the idea and refuses to live in the beautiful home given to them by Judge Castle as a wedding present. Jeff’s friend, Vic Quinn, in love with Aud rey, who does not reciprocate, be comes the Judge’s partner. Jeff rey, tired of idleness, gets a job with Olive’s father. He. starts as a subordinate, to be promoted on merit. he is tion, vited home. and by this time he might not be in shape for a satisfactory con ference. To Victor's relief, Jeffrey was impeccably dressed, and apparent ly sober. He grinned cheerfully as his friend approached, but he look ed haggard in spite of the attempt. “Saw you sizing up the bar flies,” “All ready to drag me down. Mighty Victor return- elosely. “You Olive feels humiliated that not given an executive posi- Audrey and Vic Quinn are in to a liarty at Judge Castle’s .'|i at * GO ON WITH THE STORY CHAPTER XII Audrey laughed siftly as she said: “I don't wonder, Mr. Quinn. She’s been a pretty constant bother to you, I’d say. But since you’ve been so uncomplaining about it all. Miss Swan is going to ask you to in for a few minutes. A few moments later they standing at the sideboard. A feeling of constraint came them as they hesitated with poised. The atmosphere charged with a sudden in their relationship. Vic- it keenly. He knew that in come were little over their glasses seemed change tor felt some way they were closer than ever before. There was a gentle ness in Audrey’s eyes when she lift ed them to his that gave him a new thrill of happiness. “Many happy returns,” Vic.” “Thank you, Audrey. It’s all been very beautiful, but I’m afraid it’s late.” Audrey followed him into the hall without speaking. Before saying good night, Vic tor paused for a last look at the slim white figure in the glow of the hall lamp. Never had Audrey ap peared so beautiful in his eyes, so altogether desirable. “Tell me something,” he demanded in a low impetuous tone, “have I.......J’m not slipping, am I?” Audrey slowly shook her head. “No, Vic. You’ve been very sweet.” With a swift movement he caught her nearest hand and pressed it softly to his lips. As if unable to trust himself, he turned without a word and left her standing there. He was whistling happily when he let himself in his own front door and was about to extinguish the lamp on the table when he caught sight of a bit of paper. A note, in his landlady’s precise hand writing. “Mr. Quinn, “Dear sir, the long distance wants you. get in Some- wrong between Olive and That accounted for his sum- “Do you care to tell me she is?” he asked quietly. In residence.” a moment’s silence, Victor’s sympathetic, Even if it is late when you she says. “Respectfully, “Mrs. -Caroline Asher.” few momentsa came to his ear. Hope I didn’t get a familiar “That you, you out of getting in. In voice Vic? bed.” “No. You caught me What’s up? Anything amiss? “Plenty. Vic, I’ve got to see you, and under the circumstances I can’t very well come down. Can you get up here by tomorrow even ing? Or I’ll meet you you’d rather.” “I was planning to the next day or so. I tomorrow. Where shall “Make it the bar of About six. I’ll be hanging “Jeff, you’re all right?” “Sure. A trifle sloppy, other case of the well-known jam. Thanks a lot, old man. Be seein’ you.” When Victor Quinn hurried into the A'danis House har he glanced apprehensively along the line of men at the mahogany. When Jeff rey called him he had sounded as if he might have been drinking, part way, if come up in can make it I find you?” Ada.ms. around.” Just an- Children’s Coughs It is hard to keep tlio children from taking cold; they will run out of .doors not properly clad; have on too much clothing and get overheated and cool off too suddenly; they get their feet wet; kick off the bed clothes at night. The mother cannot watch them all the time, so what is she going to do? Mothers should never neglect tho child's cough or cold, but on its in ception should procure a bottle of Dr. Wood’s Norway Dine Syrup. It is so pleasant to the taste the youngsters take it without any fuss. The T. Milburn Cotf Ltd., Toronto, Ont. I he laughed. out, weren’t you? Sit glad to see you.” “Glad to see you,” ed, scanning his face look as is you’d ‘been working hard. What have you been doing with yourself?” “Me? Oh, I’m in the way of becoming a captain of industry. Been working for my daddy-inlaw for quite some time. He turned out to be a very decent chap after he was convinced that I was done with the fleshpots and wanted to settle down. I’m in the sales. Strange to say, I’ve been getting quite a kick out of it.” “That’s great.” “Maybe. The old gentleman has a notion at the moment that it might be a fair idea to send me abroad for a change. There’s an opening in the Brussels office and I can speak French well enough to argue for our product.” “That sounds fine. What does Mrs. Castle think? All set to go with you, I suppose.” “Not exactly. As a matter of fact, Vic, she isn’t here for a time.” Victor felt his heart sink. thing, J eff. mo ns. where “Reno. There was broken by “I’m sorry.” “But not surprised,” Jeffrey fin ished bitterly. “I guess I asked for it. I won’t contest, of course. And there you are.” “But I can’t get it yet,” Victor pondered. “I knew that Olive was very much averse to coming back to Parville. But I supposed she would be delighted to have her father take you in.” “That’s the whole point, Vic. The vice-presidents’ jobs were all taken and I elected to start in and learn the business. I couldn’t see my ! way clear to take every other after noon off and play around all night. Anyway, matters kept getting worse and worse until the 'big bust came I could have bought salvation any time by turning gigolo or some thing. And I couldn’t. “Naturally not. May I ask what iMr. Harrison thinks?” “Oh, he took my side right from the start. He wants me to stay on as if nothing Brussels idea out for me. course.” “Why?” “Oh, maybe there is no good ex cuse. But I can’t quite down it for some reason or other.” The waiter arrived at that point and the subject had to be dropped for the time being. The two men ate in silence until Victor remarked in a casual fashion: “Had a very pleasant time last evening at your house.” “How are the folks?” “You’re mother didn’t look so well, Jeff. I knew that she had rath er a difficult winter of it, but she in sists she’s much better.” “Listen, fella.” Jeffrey laid down his knife and fork and looked stead ily into his friend’s eyes. “I know what you’re leading up to and you may as well understand now that there’s nothing doing. Don’t get the idea that I don’t know what I’ve done to my people. You’ll nev er know what I’ve paid for that, or how I dreamed of making it up to them 'by becoming a success at something. And now that’s all washed up along with everything else.” “Listen, Jeff. You belong there. I don’t. Oh, I know you’re getting ready to spring that one about not knowing any law. All that job takes is a little horse sense. No profes sional wizardry. What’s more, Miss Annie seems to be getting well. It wouldn’t surprise me much to see her back looking for her old job. It would be a cinch for you. I don’t want to seem to be going soft, Jeff, 'but I can’t help thinking of your father and mother. You’ve no idea what it would do to them........ for them, I mean. Think it over.” “Not necessary, old man. It’s decent of you. Just what I would expect. But that’s out. No matter what you do. For the present I’m Staging away from Parville. After it all blows over, that will be some thing else. I have no plans. But believe it or not, this experience with Harrison's has given me a lot of confidence in myself.” “Look here, Jeff, we seem Jo have the cards mostly face up. Why did you call me last night. Did you merely want to spill? Or are you had happened. That was sort of an easy But I can’t see it, of willing to have can?” “Guess it was I was beginning ged and I thought maybe you could brace up the old morale a bit. You have.” t “What about your father getting in on this?” “I don’t know. I’ve never anybody about our last session, practically threw me out, even was done with a fine gesture.” “Let me tell your father. He’s going to find out sooner or later. I believe it will give him a big lift.” Jeffrey drained the last of his ale and sat staring in deeii preoccupa tion at the empty glass. “On one condition,” was the final judgment. “Exactly one, Vic.” “Say on.” “That you don’t pull and fine gesture on your own account........ about easing out of the picture, and that rot.” “Maybe he’ll eas.e “Hardly. You can that I’m not coming now or in the future, to feel free to visit, on my mother’s account, you know. And in your diplomatic fashion, you might drop a gentle hint that the first move is up to him.” “O.K.” “I have your word for it?” “My word of honor.” Victor had attended to the errand he had in the city and light found him on the road to ville. He stopped en route for a hasty breakfast and was in the of fice five minutes after Judge Castle arrived. He, walked into the latter’s room, closed - the door after him and plunged into a situation that he had been attempting to, rehearse as he drove. “Good morning, Judge. I have some information that I beli.eve. I should share with you. 1 liaVe just driven down from the city after spending an evening with Jeffrey.” The Judge tugged off1 his spec tacles and frowned. “Well?” he demanded “Jeffrey ing hard, office and well.” “Humph! And submit that report?” “He did not ask .me anything. Not even >Castle is residing in Reno at the present time.” the-Judge sat back weakly in his chair. “Good God!” he ejaculated. “She’s divorcing him! W hen will he be here?” “He’s not coming back, sir. Made it very plain. In fact, he’s talking about going abroad. But you will be able to find him at the office or at Mr. Harrison's house. He’s still staying there.” Judge Castle fumbled his mas sive watch from his waistcoat pock et. “I can make the nine-forty. Quinn, will you phone that I have been called will hear from harshly, looks He is by all ♦ told He if it me out.'- make it plain home to stay, I should like one day- Par- fine....been work- with the Harrison accounts is doing did he me this * * ask you to to tell you that Mrs. Mrs. Castle away. She evening.” put in a disquietin,Victor Quinn two days during Judge Castle’s ab sence, una'ble to overcome a vague foreboding that made him as rest less as a caged animal. This last turn of affairs might affect his fu ture almost as much as Jeffrey’s. It was a queer thing. His affec tion for Jeffrey was genuine; he believed that he had proved it. Jeff had said that he would not return to Parville under any circumstances but that was before he had seen his father. By this time the would have had their The Judge would bring sure to bear on Jeffrey induce that young man to. come back. He just might succeed, then what? Thp answer seemed rather vious. Of course Jeff would be en into the firm. He should be. But the practice would not warrant the addition and both young men would be subsisting on Judge Castle’s charity to some extent. In time it would be apparent that Vic tor was the odd man in the com bination. two Castles encounter, great pres in order to And ofo- tak- Miss Lois Brown of the Base Line spent the week-end with her aunt, Mrs. Geo. Delbridge. The regular monthly meeting of the W.A. was held Thursday after noon at the home of Mrs. Garnet Johns with a good attendance pre sent. Private and Mrs. W. H. Dickey and Mary of Elimville visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. F- V. Horne. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Bowers visited on Sunday Bailey. Mr. and and family Mrs. Harry Murch and Lawrence of Elimville visited on Mrs. Geo. Delbridge. Mr. and Mrs. John ed on Friday with Pym who is in Victoria Hospital, Loudon, Homo ai^l School Club There was a splendid attendance at the Home and School Club meet ing on Wednesday evening last when Mr. Joshua Johns of Exeter was the guest speaker and Rev. Penrose also briefly addressed the audience. The program in charge of the Elimville group consisted of a song by Grace Brock, Mildred Miller, Marion Murch, Donna Murch, Wanda Stephen and Donald Stephen; violin selection by Mur ray Stephen; recitation by Mild red Miller; guitar selection by Mar ion Murch; monologue by Murray Stephen entitled “Housecleaning Time”. Mr. R. E. Pooley few words regarding the of Remembrance Day and should honor our heroes, number on the program was a quiz contest conducted by Mr. Wm. Routly. A hymn and the National Anthem closed the meeting. It was decided that the Decem ber meeting be “Fathers’ Night” and the entire evening’s entertain ment be in charge of the club. Candy was served by the school children and the collection donated in aid of the Junior Red Cross. 3 WINCHELSEA Hyron Co. Jr, Assoc., of Toronto Elect New Officers with Mr. and Mrs. J. Mrs. Gordon Delbridge of St. Marys, Mr. and Bunday with Prance visit- Mrs, Mervyn spoke a meaning why we The last Get After Distress Improved Vicks IVay If a cold has “gone down,” caus ing coughing, muscular soreness, or irritation in upper bronchial tubes, see what a “VapoRub Mas sage” can do for you! With this more thorough treat ment, the poultice-and-vapor action of Vicks VapoRub more effectively PENETRATES irritated air passages with soothing medicinal vapors... STIMULATES chest and back like a warming poultice or plaster...STARTS RELIEVING misery right away! Results delight even old friends of VapoRub. TO GET a “VapoRub Massage” with all its benefits - massage VapoRub for 3 minutes on im portant RIB-AREA OF BACK as well as throat and chest — spread a thick layer on chest, cover with a warmed cloth. BE SURE to use genuine, time-tested yVICKS VAPORUB._______y At a meeting, of the executive committee of the Huron County Junior '-Association of Toronto, the following new officers were elected for the coming season: President, Gordon (Fowler; first vice-presif. dent, Ernie Hunter; second vice- president, Gerald Stewart; secre tary, Kenneth C. iStanbury; asst, secretary, Mrs. Marg. Grose; treas urer, Wesley McCutcheon; publicity •chairman, ©ob Leiper. A much-anticipated event is the joint annual At Home of the Junior Association and the Senior Assoc iation which is being held at Eaton’s Auditorium on Friday ev ening, 8.30 p.m., November 22nd, The program committee are look ing for a large .crowd and extend an invitation to all Huronites and their friends, young , and old, to come along and join with them in the fun and renew old acquain tances. A special invitation is ex tended to all Huronites visiting in Toronto at this time. Dance music will be supplied by Joe DeCourcy and his and there will be splendid modation for the bridge and players. Tickets may be obtained door that evening by phoning Dr. LO 6823, president of the Senior Association; or Gordon Fowler, MI 6043, president of the Junior Association. mtaaraBaiiirimw 11 RK'iiiuwin.Hi mi '7Tiimrrwmirwwmawwr>iHni«H Ths Exeter Times-Advocate Established 1873 and 1387 at Exeter, Ontario Published every Thursday moruini! 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