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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1944-01-20, Page 74 THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, JANUARY 20, 1944s NEW SERIAL STORY. ..,, by JOHN CAPITOE Starting this week CHAPTER I xs Michael Kane.” Bette's eyeg widened a little. She had heard much of this same Mi­ chael Kane from the lips of Clare Parker. He and Clare—according to Clare—- were practically engaged. I-Ie was the junior partner of the brokerage firm of which his father was president. He was wealthy in his own right and much sought after by women with marriageable daugh­ ters. Bette was. touched suddenly with a feeling of resentment, seem quite shouldered candid eyes be engaged doll-faced, calculating Clare Parker. Her shouders raised. "I’m Bette Vare,” she said with a little smile, and satisfy the curious "My home is near father and I live there. My Aunt Theresa died about a month ago—’ His dark brows raised. "Theresa Swift?” It didn’t right that this broad­ young mair with the and smiling lips should to the platinum-haired, 1' '..........■....* ‘ ■..............:............................ "p.............. .......... that Bette had learned of the con­ tents of her aunt’s will. "We’d better run along, Michael," Clare was saying, pointedly ignor­ ing Bette, "I don’t want to miss that first act.” Michael Kane gave Bette a friendly smile; then he and 'Clare were moving toward the door. Bette’s eyes followed them, and she chided herself because she resent­ ed Clare’s possessive hand on the young man’s arm. Samuel Parker and his wife, Vera, appeared in the door. "Hello, boomed, you, son. the better we like it—eh Vera?’ Vera Parker’s smile said that she had a real fondness for Michael Kane, but that she didn’t approve of her husband’s effusiveness. “Come, Michael!” Clare said tart­ ly, and they hallway. The older room. Mrs. on the sofa beside Bette; Mr. sat down acros from them. “Did you have a nice Michael!” Mr. Parker "Always glad to see The more you come here fSN'TRT THE TRUTH ? T to her, was one slippery floors, islands of rugs. of these waxed accustomed to the a cotton farm in they were a con- was afraid To feet : loam of Carolina, menace. thought wistfully of the pine then decided to light in his eyes. Archer, S.C. 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Her violet eyes darkened as she looked at the polished floor. This house, it seemed vast expanse of dotted with little She floors, sandy South stant * She floors of her home in the south, and her fingers went to her temples where red-gold hair curled rest­ lessly. She shrugged her shoulders and walked toward the drawing- .room, treading carefully. She smiled in satisfaction as she gained the door; her thoughts strayed, and then her feet touched a small rug which divided itself between hall­ way and drawing room. Bette caught at the portieres des­ perately, but feet, clad in had elevated falling. She and rug and girl skidded across the glassy floor. Hurt, confused and very angry Bette shut her eyes, fighting the tears that had wanted to flow for a week, hating the polished floor that had tricked her, hating herself— 1 A pleasant, amused voice said, "Shall I help you, young lady, or are you too ma,dvjust. now?” Bette’s eyes came open quickly. She looked up, and found that the rug had carried her almost to the fireplace. Lounging in a comfort­ able chair, a young man was smil­ ing down at her. His well-shaped head was crowned with dark hair; his eyes were gray and twinkling. Wide' shoulders leaned forward suddenly, and the smile became a companionable grin. "I’ll tell you a secret,” he con- wanted to en- like She would come north for Mrs. Swift for many told her. “She was a the herseli Parker it was too late. Her their high-heel shoes, themselves. She was landed with a thud, voice to be in his Bette walk, dear? asked Mrs. Parker, smiling. "Very nice,” Bette replied, return­ ing the smile. She had learned to like this thin, birdlike woman, a distant cousin and coheir to Aunt Theresa’s estate. She felt a cer­ tain pity for her, too, because she was so thoroughly dominated by her husband, her daughter and in a milder degree by her son, Robert. Samuel Parker coughed nervous­ ly, his eyes on Bette’s face. "I trust that you are feeling at home now dear,” he said in the harsh voice that was charac­ teristic of him. "I’m glad we are having a few ‘minutes alone. There are certain matters that we should talk about.” Bette’s eyes xwent to his lean, hawklike face. His deep-sunk eyes looked almost lifeless, his shoulders were stooped, His brow was creased, as always, in a worried scrowl. He gave that same nervous cough again, and continued: "I’ve been wandering if you un­ derstand the Theresa’s will, upset at first stand the ument.” Bette’s "I am to ship for two weeks each year with my fath­ er. I am to have $50 a week allowance during those two years and half of Aunt Theresa’s estate at the end of that time.” Samuel Parker nodded approv­ ingly. "That covers it pretty well. You and my wife are Cousin The­ resa’s joint-heirs. At the end of two years you and she will share equal­ ly in the estate, provided you are guided by Cousin Theresa’s wishes as expressed in her will. My wife and I are to train you to—er—” Bette’s eyes twinkled. "To be a lady!” she finished. . Mr. Parker’s face held no hu­ mor. "As you know, Cousin Theresa disapproved of your moth- and felt that the had received would fill the position of a of wealth.” T understand,” Bette said rather stiffly. "There are other things in will that you may not have ticed,” Mr. Parker continued gedly. "During the coming years. Company, of which he was presi­ dent, was always troubling him, His laugh was almost a croak. "No, no trouble at all—except that I am on the verge of bankruptcy!' Mrs. Parker’s eyes widened; her face took on a sudden pallor. "Why Sam—why didn’t you lei me know?” “I’ve been hoping that things would change,” he said brusquely. "If something doesn’t happen pretty soon, we will be without a cent. His eyes sparkled resentfully. “It’s too bad Theresa didn’t leave yo that money outright. It would have saved us.” "But surely, Sam, there must ’ something you can do!” Vera Parker cried, appalled at the disaster whicli was striking two years too soon. "Can’t you borrow at the banks?’ He shrugged and spread his hands in a hopeless gesture. "I’m borrowed to the hilt. It will take at least a quarter-million to pant on its feet.*” His eyes suddenly. “If we could Bette to marry, you would share of the estate at once.” Bob Parker chuckled. "She’s a pretty gal, folks. You shouldn’t have any trouble in finding a husband for her.” Samuel Parker’s gaze went to his son’s face, and his eyes were soberly reflective. They sparkled suddenly. "Why not marry her yourself, Bob?” Tomorrow: Mr. Parker’s proposal amazes his son, until Bob learns how precarious the family’s finan­ cial position really is, Meanwhile, Bette and Clare meet in a stormy scene. USBORNE COUNCIL fine contents of Cousin Most people are too to thoroughly under­ points of such a doc- Reeve, Gilbert put the met hers persuade get your fided. “I've always ter a 'drawing-room I’ve never dared.” Bette hadn’t seen young man before, once, however, that. But particular knew at was an- her. legs under her, think falling on funny,” have a she said peculiar lips, but this She that he other admirer of Clare Parker. Dur­ ing her week here a half-dozen men had called on Clare. But none of them, she decided instantly, was so attractive as the gray-eyed young man leaning over Bette drew her frowning. "If you this hard floor is coldly, "then you sense of humor.” The smile deserted his his eyes continued to twinkle. "I wasn’t laughing at you,” he ex­ plained. "I was merely trying to— well—” He looked rather uncom­ fortable. Bette smiled. It was not the cool, formal smile with which she was being taught to greet strangers, but the instinctive greeting of one friend to another. "Trying to cover my embarrass­ ment, perhaps,” she finished for him. "If so, it was effort wasted. I’m angry, but not embarrassed.” He stared with admiring eyes at her flushed cheeks and spark­ ling violet eyes. She wore a green dress of honeycomb crepe. Her skin had some of the same golden tones of her hair. Her eyes, seemed to have gold flecks, light playing over water, looked like a quaint, elfin sitting there on the floor, "I hope you will’ not be with me,” he begged, almost one of the family, My , too, like She child, angry "I’m name he asked and when she nodded, "I knew her well, was a splendid women.” Bette’s eyes were suddenly gloomy, "She left half her money to me, provided I two years.” "I knew years,” he bit eccentric, but I liked her. Why did she want you to come north?” "When my mother, who was Aunt Theresa’s sister, married, Aunt Theresa disapproved because father was a farmer. Even after mother died, Aunt Theresa would have nothing to do with father or my­ self. But when she died, she left half her money to me, if I would consent to live with the Parkers for two years, and—and”—her was almost desperate—"learn a lady I” Michael Kane leaned back chair, shaking with laughter. lAnd Bette found lierself laughing too. Learning to be a lady might be a painful business, but it had its funny side.’ He leaned forward. "I’ve been out of town for ten days, but Clare told me something about you before I left. tSaid you were going to be here for a couple of years. I hope you will learn to like Pennsylvania in general, and Richville in particular. And, strangley enough, found that she was liking them. iFor the first time since she had left South Carolina, she was losing that paralizing sense of homesickness, of being a stranger in a strange land—• An outraged voice behind and above her said. "Bette what in the world are you doing on the floor?” Bette scrambled hastily to her feet, and turned to face Clare Park­ er, a girl a year older than her own twenty, whose blue eyes were now coldly disapproving. Clare raised a slender white hand, tucking a- stray platinum lock beneath a smart black hat. Michael Kane got to his feet. His voice wassuavely conciliatory. "Miss Vare fell, Clare. That small rug at the door is a regular trap.” Clare Parker’s gaze left Bette’s face, and went to Michael Kane. Her eyes warmed slightly. “Falling is a bad habit,” she said coolly, and her cold eyes flicked Bette’s face again. "Sorry!” Bette said rather stiffly, flushing. She had come to realize that Clare resented her presence hero, that the lovely blonde girl had claws which were quickly un­ sheathed. She knew that Clare was angry now, because she had found Bette and her own fiance alone to­ gether, chatting amiably, with Bette seated on the floor at his feet, She found Clare’s attitude toward men puzzling, for despite the fact that she and Michael were engaged, Clare made no for other men, ticular-—Verne lawyer,Mallary Theresa’s business drawn the will which bequeathed] her estate to Bette and Mrs, Parker, | Clare’s mother. It was through him ■ I shoulders raised slightly, be under your guardian- two years; I may spend (To Be Continued)«........... —.......... ........... ............ LETTER BOX I —....... ..... .....—------------ -----SJ To the People of Dashwood er’s marriage training you not fit you to young woman ti If you consent, my wife, our con- light here is night and all rationed here, to get and are secret of her liking and for one in par- Mallory, a young had handled Aunt affairs. had A Pimple Covered Face Kills Many a Romanee The lives of many young people are made iniScr- able by the breaking out of pimples, and you probably know of cases where a promising romance has been spoiled by those red, white, festering and pus filled •ores on the face. ■« ' -< • The troublo is not SO much physical pain, but the mental suffering caused by the embarrassing disfigurement which very often makes! the sufferer ashamed to go out in cotopany. The quickest way to get rid of pimples is to,improve the general health by a thorough cleansing of the blood. ' ... w * * Burdock Blood Bitters helps to cleanse the blood and with the blood cleansed the complexion should clear up. Tha Milburn C04 Limited, Toronto, ©nt. the no­ dog- two you may not marry except with the consent and approval of myself and Mrs. Parker, should marry without oUr the entire estate goes to , If you should marry with sent during that time, your period of training ends and you and my wife share at once in the estate.” He smiled thinly, "I understand perfectly.” Bette said with a little smile. "And since there is no one whom I wish to marry, I don’t believe there is any danger-^—” "Hi folks!” They looked up to see Bob Park­ er smiling down on them. A shock’ of blond hair tumbled over Ills fore­ head; his blue ayes were alive and friendly. He was dressed in gray slacks and white pullover. I-Ie patted his mother’s shoulder, and sat down on the other side of Bette. They chatted foi* a while longer', then Bette left them With the expressed intention of reading for a time, then going to bed. Sahlual Parker’s eyes followed her as she went from the room, ancl his fi'dWn deepened. Hts wife studied him a moment. "Bdihething troubling you, Sahl?*1 she asked. She knew that the ques- tldfi was unnecessary, for something (at the plant of the Majestic War Since my two previous items I wrote to you I have again travelled many miles and so here I am now somewhere in England serving in World War No. 2. England is a very small country but very nice, the people ovei’ here sure do de­ serve a great deal of credit as they have been living under a tremen­ dous strain. Every blacked out every night. Things are most items are hard very high priced. I am getting used to this English money as we use pounds instead of dollars. I just got along fine with the Tommy which is a British soldier also have met a great number of Canadians, a swell ’bunch of boys, This Is a great country for bicycles as they sure are very plentiful. The cars here are small and it seems rather odd to see them driven on the left hand side ted some some of bombed. I large cities in also a very lovely country. We have a big job ahead of us but we will beat Hitler on his own ground and then on to Wishing Christmas New Year, May God bless all of you, SUi’e would appreciate to from some of ybu folks. Good luck atid best keep Em Flying. 39112770 Cpl. Vi’ban 1st Base Ain t>ej)ot, B', A. P. o, 035, % Postmaster, New* York, !N. Y, tr. s. a, • The Inaugral Meeting of Usborne Council for 19 44 was held in the Twp Hall on Monday, January 10th at 11 o’clock a.m. The following duly elected members subscribed to the declaration of office; Hugh Berry; 'Councillors, Duncan, Wm. A. Ellerington, Clark Fisher and Oscar Tuckey-. Minutes of December 15 th meeting were adopted on motion by councillors Fisher and Ellerington. A resolution was passed on motion by councillors Fisher and Tuckey that the Twp. of Usborne join the following associations and pay the membership fees of $5,0 0 to each; the Ont. Good Roads Association, the Ont. Municipal Association and the Ont. Association of Rural Muni­ cipalities. It was moved by Councillors Dun­ can and Ellerington that the Treas­ urer and Reeve be hereby empow­ ered to sell the Bonds in Canada’s Fifth Victory Loan, now held by this Municipalities at the Bank of Montreal in Exeter; Carried. By-law No. 1, 19 44, a by-law pro­ viding for necessary borrowing from the Bank of Montreal by promissary note, signed by the Treasurer and the Reeve such sums a may be required to meet current expenditures until such sums can be repaid from monies raised by levy, upon the taxable property of the Twp, was given first and secoud readings and on motion by Fisher and Duncan was given third read­ ing and finally passed. By-law No. 2, 19 44, a by-law pro­ viding for (in accordance was Dept, of Highway regulations) approp­ riation of the sum of $7,500 for the maintenance and repair of the roads and bridges In the Twp. of Usborne from revenue raised by levy and government subsidy, was given first and second readings and on motion by councillors Ellering­ ton and Tuckey was given third reading and finally passed. The council considered grants to hospitals. It was moved by Tuckey and Duncan that the annual grant of $10. each be given to the War Memorial Sick Children's hospital in London and the Queen Alexandra Sanitorium, Byron; Carried. A resolution was proposed by Councillors Fisher and Tuckey that usborne Twp. pay to the County of Huron the sum of $14,000. as pre­ payment of the 19 44 County rates cheque to be forwarded to County Treasure!- as of this with request that prepayment count be added to this amount the total receipted; Resolution ried. The clerk was given authority to secure Municipal supplies, station­ ery, and gestetner supplies as re­ quired and to subscribe for 10 cop­ ies of the Municipal World for Council and officials. The tax collector, Wm, Johns re­ ported 19 43 * tax collections with $1543.20 not collected to date out of a total roll of $35,183,78. Moved by Ellerington and Duncan that the Collector be instructed to cotinue with the collection of these arrears and again present 11th for further ried. The reeve and authority by resolution to sign the statement of the Twp. Road superin­ tendent covering 1943 road expen­ ditures for submission to the Dept, of Highways for subsidy, Owing to the scarcity of labour and the increase in prevailing wag­ es, the council decided to raise scale of wages for labour to per hour in 1944. The following officers were pointed for 1944'; clerk, a. W. Morgan; Treasurer, xv, G, Clurke; Assessor, Wm. Rout- of the road. I have visi- lai'ge which have cities in England, have been badly also visited several Scotland Which IS Tokyo for victory, all of you a Merry and a most prosperous hear wishes. I’ll C. Zimmer, N. 10; Ijsi ■ ■ ■ : fl /W MW//WM# /MS g- WAf/TM/Vg THERE IS ENOUGH FOR EVERYONE The Wartime Prices and Trade Board not only maintains the price ceiling, but also sees that a sufficient supply of the actual essentials of life is available for civilians. To do this it has frequently financed the purchase of goods, thus insuring sup- . plies and avoiding the need of rationing. If nobody buys more than they need, everyone will still have enough. Let’s be fair and share! JOHN LABATT LIMITED London Canada Johns; Road Routly; Care- Kellett; Medi- Dr. Dunlop: Officer, Wm, ly; Collector, Wm. Superintendent, Wm. taker of Hall, John cal Health Officer, School Attendance Johns; Sanitary Inspector, Thomas Bell; Live Stock Valuator, Benson Wiliams; Board of Health, Hugh Berry, Dr. Dunlop, A. W. Morgan; Fence Viewers, Clarence Down, Wellington Kerslake, John Prance, Wm. Doupe, James Heywood; Weed Inspector, John H. Herdman; Pound Keepers, Earl Whiting, Thos. Yel­ low’, W. C. Keddy, Frank Ryckman, Jas. Anderson, Everett Skinner, Harold Hern, Heber Schute, T. C. Allen, Garnet Johns, Wellington Kerslake. Salaries were set the same as paid in 19 43 with those officials being paid for time employed receiving the raise accorded labour. The clerk was instructed to for­ mulate a by-law confirming the foregoing appointments and salaries for submission to February meet­ ing. Negotions with the trustee Board of Elimville church for a portion of the church shed for storing ma­ chinery was proceeded with but the Council expressed the desire to as- sertain the cost of a Municipal buil­ ding before discussing a fixed rent. The Council adjourned to meet on the fifth day of February at 1 CLARE WESTMAN NAMED TREASURER OF BIDDULPH GRANTON — At the inaugural meeting of Biddulph Township Coun­ cil a by-law was passed appointing Clare B. Westman as treasurer of the township in the office vacated by Elijah Harlton, All other officials were returned to their same of­ fice for 1944 and are: Reeve, Joseph Bryan; councillors, John Park, Cecil McRobert, Myron Culbert and Leo Morkin; treasurer, Clare West­ man; road superintendent, William Isaac; tax collector, Hilson Stanley; sheep valuators, Frank Hardie, William Bryan; weed and corn bor­ er inspector, James McIntosh; M.O.H., F. S. Kipp. TUNE IN Old Fashioned Revival Hour 7-8 p.m., E.D.S.T. CHARLES E P.O. Box 123 — Zone 53, California PILGRRIS’ HOUR 2-3 p.m. E.D.S.T. Mutual Network SUNDAYS Local Station CKLW WINDSOR . FULLER ’ - Los Angeles GIVEN ACCLAMATION held Jan- fail- At the nomination meeting at Grand Bend Wednesday, uary 12th, the first having ed to secure sufficient candidates, the board of police village trustees was filled as follows, all by mation: W. S. 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