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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1940-11-28, Page 2THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1910 THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE CHAPTER XIII SYNOPSIS Audrey Swann is the daughter of U highly respected horse trainer whose farm adjoins the estate of Judge Castle. The Judge’s only son, Jeffrey, has been Audrey’s friend since childhood. He is educated to go into his father’s law office, but marries Olive Cooper who refuses to live in Parville, Jeff’s friend, Vic Quinn, in love with Audrey, be­ comes the Judge’s partner. Jeffrey, tired of Idleness goes into his fath­ er-in-law’s business, and he and Olive come to the parting of the ways because of this. Vic visits Jeff and reports back to the Judge. The Judge makes a trip to the city. Vic is now awaiting the Judge’s re­ turn. “Then Jeff is going to Europe?” “In the very near future. Of course he will be down here to spend a little time with us, first, And incidentally, Quinn, that solu­ tion leaves nothing for you and me to discuss . Things wlU go on here as they have. For that I am glad.” “I’m glad for Jeff’s sake,” Victor answered simply. After Judge Castle had taken his departure Victor lighted a cigarette and lifted his feet to his desk top to ponder the situation anew. A number of issues had been settled, mainly the one affecting his future in Parville. And he was sincerely glad that peace had been restored in fhe Castle family. As a matter of fact, he ought to feel happy about the whole thing since the complica­ tions seemed to have vanished to a great extent. And he wasn’t. He felt distinctly depressed. When his phone rang stridently, he sat and looked at it until a mons came. “Castle office,” he admitted. “How important we wered a laughing voice, know who this is?” Victor’s feet came bright smile lighted hope I do!” Very discreetly drug store booth, for the day?” “Yes, indeed. “My car is parked just around the cornet* from Street. It isn’t a euing, but I know ing chicken and dinner “I’ll half a before could be suggested, fied time he was gazing at Audrey, through the window of her car with his heart in his eyes. “How’s this for boldness?” she laughed. “Heavenly! You can’t appreciate how I’ve been wanting to see you! You said chicken and corn fritters didn’t you?” “That was the idea when I left home.” “What will this bus do if it’s pushed?” second sum- and Quinn's sound!” ans- “Do you down and a his face. “I be passing Come into please. I Waited. He is Now go on with the story Victor gave a grunt of disgust and turned from the window. He'd better quit his mooning and write some letters. He had inserted paper in the typewriter and was trying to assemble his legal thoughts when the door opened and the Judge en­ tered Victor jumped to his feet. “You’re back, sir? I’m sorry yog didn’t call and let me come over to the station for you.” “A friend happened to and brought me over, my room, Quinn, if you want to talk to you,” Victor said nothing. “I came to the conclusion, Quinn, that if I went directly to Jeffrey there would be danger that one or both of us might let our impulses get the better of us. So, instead of attempting to contact Jeffrey, I called Harvey Harrison and asked if he would join me at lunch, quite a remarkable man in some respects, Quinn.” “I imagine he might be, sir.” “He is. Very confidentially, Quinn, I may tell you that he was frank in condemning his daughter. Rather violently so, in fact. I was equally frank in telling Mr. Harri­ son of the hopes I had always enter­ tained for the boy. I trusted that this turn of events would mean that he would come back here and take his rightful place.” “Surely.” “Wait a moment, Quinn. I wish to make it clear that it was my idea that the sign out there should re­ main as it is. Naturally, I planned that you two boys would carry on together and relieve me completely from the practice unless it might be in some advisory capacity. I have to admit, however, that Harri­ son talked me out of that.” “May I ask how, Judge?” “Certainly. He told me that he had been receiving very flattering reports of Jeffrey’s ability and in­ itiative and was averse to having him leave the corporation. He told me he was satisfied that the bov is not of a legal turn of mind and never would be a credit to the pro­ fession. Later, Jeffrey suggested that I ask you to corroborate that fact, but I appreciate that you would not care to express an opinion.” Victor smiled slightly but made no answer. I was about to add that Mr. Har­ rison insisted that Jeffrey stay with him, that the divorce matter would in no way have any bearing on his business career. It was his idea that Jeffrey associate himself wifh the Brussels office for a year or two. If he decides to stay abroad permanently, that can be arranged He was quite eloquent about it. All this before I had talked to Jeffrey, you understand.” Victor nodded. “The upshot of the matter that Harrison called Jeffrey asked him to come down to club. sensitive about the He wished to sever with the company, may seem, I found ing Harrison’s contention and that is the way it was settled.” was and the The boy apparently is a little whole business, his connections Strange as it myself support­ Stop that "Ming In the Throat That tickling in. the throat is most distressing, and is caused by a cold settling in the throat. The dry, hard cough not only keeps you in misery all day long, but also prevents you getting a good night "s sleep. - What you need to relieve this tickling cough is Dr. Wood’s Norway Pine Syrup, This valuable prepara­ tion is composed of the most sooth­ ing and healing expectorant barks and herbs with which is combined the virtues of the world-famous Norway pine tree. When you ask for “Dr. Wood’s5'5 sco that you got it. The T. Milburn Co., Ltd., Toronto, Ont. equestrienne, ig from the It’s the shameless < callin. Have you finished Where. here on West very pleasant ev- that Julia is hav- corn fritters for wondering........”and I was be at your car in exactly minute!” Victor hung up any change in the procedure In the speci- * *' * incessantly throughout but it could not damp- Audrey appeared unusual spirits, but he unwonted tenderness in and voice, even in her Victor was conscious of guest was quietly amused earnestness she displayed apparent satisfaction she collecting the seven pen­ end go- Mr. an- place,” was his Parville Rain fell the evening, en the complete contentment of Victor Quinn. The clouds of his depression had been dissipated now, leaving him to bask in the gentle radiance of Audrey’s presence. Gentle was the word that kept re­ curring to mind, to be in sensed an her eyes laughter. it while he watched and listened, but he made no attempt to ascribe a reason for her mood. It was en- ■ ough that he was allowed to share it. For an hour or more after dinner he played at Wellington with his hostesses. It was a new game to Victor, but it proved to be one of Martha Swann’s favorite pastimes and the at the and the took in nies that were due her at the of the session. “How are you ing to get home tonight, Quinn?” she demanded, after nouneing her intention to retire. “I’ll take him home, seeing I ab­ ducted him in the first Audrey suggested. “Indeed you will not,” retort. “You forget that boasts two taxicabs. I’ll phone for one presently.” “You may as well occupy the guest room. It’s all made up. Then Audrey can take you in after break­ fast.’’ “That’s very kind, Mrs. Swann, but I wont impose on your hospi­ tality to that extent, this time.'* “You’re perfectly welcome to stay, if you want to. Good night ” And with that she disappeared. “Did anybody ever tell you that you have a mighty nice mo her. Audrey?” Victor ask&d as he helped himself to a seat beside her on the couch. “She's a dear.” Something in Audrey’s voice caused the man to glance curiously at her. He was aware of an impres­ sion that her happy mood had been like a cloak, that she had allowed it to fall from her for an instant, he asked ran I his ques- “What's the matter.” quietly. “Not'1!ing...,,...miich.” “Meaning something. bMp?” Instead of answering tion she said hesitatingly: “Vic. my kidnapping you this evening was a .......sort of plot I didn’t want to he alone with myself. I’m not sure I can make you understand,” “I’m afraid you’ll have to be a little more specific,” he suggested soberly. “That is, if you care to.” “I want to. And I know that you can understand, if I put it this way It’s the same thing that brought you to me once of your own accord. Jeff.” “Yes?” Victor said the word mechanically. There was the sensa­ tion of something tightening about his heart. He kept his eyes on Audrey’s face, but she was looking down at her two hands clasped tensely on her lap. As if the words were drawn from her reluctantly, coming know?” “No. “It’s she said: “He’« here next week. Did you I didn’t know.” because his wife has gone to Reno. I think you did know that and didn’t tell me.” “I knew,” he admitted in a flat voice. “I couldn’t very well speak of it to anybody.” One thought was hammering dully at his brain. Jeff had written to Audrey of his trouble. He wanted her to know. He wanted to see her. “I wouldn’t let myself believe that such a thing could happen and yet somehow I've been afraid........ always been afraid. I had hoped so that everything would turn out all right. I thought maybe it had un­ til this afternoon when Judge Castle told me,” Audrey said. “The Judge told you.” Victor’s eyes were wide with amazement. He choked slightly over the words. “Why, yes,” Audrey had raised her eyes to his. She was surprised in her turn at the outburst. “You see. I was driving past the station this afternoon just after the train came in. I saw the Judge standing in the door looking for a cab, so I offered to take him to your office.” Victor drew a deep SETTLERS’ HEROISM SCORNS TRIUMPH • For the second year in success­ ion, farmers from the Rolling Hills District of Alberta, have won first prize at Brooks Fair, Alberta, for wheat, oats, and barley. At first sight this bald statement would appear to be of local interest only, but behind it lies a saga of tlie West—a story of heroism and final triumph over years of adversity. These farmers come from the ir­ rigated tract south of Lake Newell recently opened under the Prairie Farm before Prairie they were relief against the elements in trying to make a living on the arid lands of the drouth-stricken areas of South­ ern Saskatchewan. Year after year they depended upon natural rainfall and year after year their hopes were blighed; they sank further and further into a morass of debt. Eventually un­ der the Prairie Rehabilitation Act, the Dominion government decided to turn their land into community pastures and to offer them a chance of re-establishing them­ selves on irrigating lands. They were dry-land farmers who knew nothing whatever of the technique of irrigaion, but they had the pro­ mise of aid from the Prairie Farm Rehabilitation officials. Moving into the Rolling Hills District of Alberta, they applied themselves bravely to a new kind of farming. With the help of the officials, they installed pumps, dug ditches, and spent long hours over their shov­ els in a finely conceived and well executed plan. The first mostly cereal was good and pleased with their results that they determined to submit their entries at the Brooks Fair. Competing against men who had managed ir- rigated lands for years, the new settlers carried off the honours in wheat, oats, and flux. That was in 19 39. This off the honous and oats. The habiltiation Act regard this acheiyement, perienced have age i der year they carried in wheat, barley, Prairie Farm Re­ officials at Regina as a remarkable inasmuch as in ex­ irrigators commonly i many failures. The percent- of failures at Rolling Hills un- tlie P.F.R.A. is negligable. City Magistrate Menzies Thursday, at London. O’Rourke pleaded guilty both to reckless driving and to leaving the scene of a crash. On both charges he drew 30-day terms to currently. When he first came to November 12, he was man to criminal run con- 12, be charged under code that he mother I think do, but me about Jeff; home to see his going abroad, thing for him to fairly sick. It did! You Jeff’s always been, the brother. I adored him “I see.” breath. “He told was coming and then was it is a wise it made me know that same as a that way when I was a youngster. I couldn’t stop right off, just be­ cause he went and got married. He’s too fine and decent to get a deal like that! I wanted to love whom­ ever he married. I could have loved Olive to death if........if she’d only been different. I guess that’s why I just had to see you tonight. You're the only one I could spill to, because you’ve always tried to help Jeff when he needed it.” She gave a little laugh that was suspiciously like a sob. “Please consider your shoulder duly wept on, will you?” “Audrey! Audrey Swann! Do you know what you’ve said?” “Why, I should think I did!” She looked at him wonderingly. “I was ........oh, I get it.” The wonder in her eyes gave way to sudden and utter hopelessness, “You thought I was trying to confess that I was in love with Jeff....” “No. But I........” “Listen, Vic. Don’t you think you’ve done your Damon and Pythias act pretty nearly to death? You’re forcing me to be utterly shameless, But I’m like the girl in the ads who was always a brides­ maid. I want to be whispered to ........not about.” “You mean........” he could find the words. “I’m afraid I do, Vic. Don’t know that you are the funniest dumbest man in the world?” His answer to that was to gather her in his arms and hold her close, with his cheek resting against her shining curls. “I guess you’re right about me,” Victor admitted finally, drawing a long breath. “But how could I know?” “You could have tried asking. T know you did. a long time ago. But I had to be sure. Theu, when I was sure, you didn’t ask. You just kept telling me.” “And I’m telling you love you........so.” “And I love you, Vic. have for a long time.” “Let me make up for dear. Look at me.” He kissed her lips, then took her face in his two hands, and looked into her eyes. “I can’t believe it, quite,” he mur­ mured happily. not you and again. I I guess I it, please, (THE END) An There . door. Application for Work was a knock at the kltch- When Mrs. Colonel open- there stood a lanky youth, as the ace of spades. en ed it Mark “Good mawnin', ma’am,” he said, "I is lookin' for somebody that wants somebody to do sumpin’ You all doan. know nobody that wants to hiah nobody to do nothin', does yo'7” Rehabilitation scheme but their removal under the Farm Rehabilitation Act, > living on government a result of the battleas year, they planted crops. The harvest the settlers were so mgawuiJiLiaw! 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