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Home My WebLink AboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1944-01-27, Page 7NEW SERIAL STORY LADY BETTE County Council (Continued from previous page.) by JOHN CAPITOE The story thus far: Bette Vare’s eccentric Aunt Theresa left a will bequeathing $200,000 to her, pro vided the girl lived for two years as ward of the Parker family ana learned the social graces. By the terms of the will Mrs,- Parker will also inherit $200,000 at the end oi. the two. years. If Bette married in that time with the Parker’s consent, both will receive the money at once. But if she marries without the con sent, the entire estate will go to Mrs. Parker. Bette* instinctively dis likes Clare Parker, who is engaged to wealthy Michael Kane. The Par ker business is failing and Mr. Par ker suggests that Bob marry Bette for the sake of the money. CHAPTER H him. said your and . “Are you sug- myself for filthy voice was harsh- 25. You have a Bob Parker was plainly astonish ed at his father’s suggestion. “Me—marry Bette?” he gasped, and then he grinned and shook his head. “She’s not my type, Dad. I like ’em dark and devastating. Samuel Parker scowled at “She will have $200,000,” he quietly. '“If you married her, mother would have a like sum. it would save the company.” Bob lit a cigarette; his eyes twin kled at his father gesting that I sell lucre?” Samuel Parker’s ly firm. “You are soft job at the plant, and I pay you three times what you are worth. Unless something happens soon, you will have to face life on your own. There will be no more easy money. You will be looking for a job, and ■discovering that good jobs are hard to find.” Bob got to his feet, and stood looking down at his father The easy good nature had left his face. “Is it really he asked. “It is even Samuel Parker Mrs. as bad as all that?” that,” THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, JANUARY 27, 1944 ...• ■- .“...-...... . -4. - . ■ j appeared befre her as she recalled their last meeting in the pax-lox- at home. “You must go, Bette.” His voice had been gently insistent. “It ig true that I shall be lonely without you, but it is your chance and yoxi must take it.” Her own voice had been choked. She was determined to ignore tlxe will, because she felt it was an af front to her fathei- whom she loved so dearly, “I won’t go,” she had sobbed. “I won’t*—” But he had beeix equally deter mined and she had boarded a north bound train finally, heartbroken at leaving the fathex- who had tried so desperately to take the place of the mother who had died when Bette was small. Presently hex- thoughts drifted to Michael Kane and a warm glow pervaded hex- body. Of all the so ciety people she had met—terrible snobs, most of them—Michael seem ed the most huxnan. While' Bette was trying to drown her nostalgie in the pages of a book —and thinking pleasantly of Michael Kane—he was discussing her with Clare Parker. Clare and Michael had seen a show; had gone latey to a discreetly indiscreet night club, where they had supper and danced. And xiow, driving home, Clare mentioned Bette apologetically: “Naturally, we are doing what we can to—well—” Michae] recalled what Bette had said. “Make a lady out asked with a grin. Clare looked at “Something of voice was edged. “It sounds silly said quietly, A rathex- strained silence ensued. Michael was thinking of Bette's pi quant face, of the violet eyes which had been so angry. He had been touched by Bette’s obvious home sickness, her natural resentment to ward hex- aunt’s ed unfavorably on herself. He wondered years of Parker training would do to her. She would change fox- the better, he decided. The Parkers were lifelong friends of his,- and he was enamored of Clare. The touch of her soft, full lips lighted a fire within him. He smiled wryly, w;on- dering if his feeling for hex- were love—ox- something more mundane. Clare’s eyes were on his face. “That smile needs explaining”— and then quickly—“I suppose Bette did look funny when she fell.” Michael resented this, and was unable to understand why he should. His voice was even: “She fell very gracefully It didn’t seem funny to me. Quite the con trary.” Ten minutes later, Clare’s lips met his ixx cool and disapproving good night. When Clare reached the second along shone door, light, of her?” he sas him the sharply. kind.” Her to me,” Michael ELIM VILLE Hed .Cross Meeting voice worse than assured him. (Parker’s frightened interrupted them. “There must be some other way, Sam.” His cold eyes touched her face briefly. “Have you any idea how soon Clare and Michael are to be married?” “No, Sam; Clare hasn’t said any thing lately.” He was silent for a long moment, then. “ Itwould be well to have the wedding very soon,” he said. “I think Clare is clever enough to arrange it that way. be very—er—helpful financial way.” “It seems terrible this,” Mrs. Parker sighed, don’t like it.” “I don’t believe you would living in a little cottage back street, either,” her said coolly. Bob Parker said quietly, “Michael Kane is a swell guy. I’d hate to see hint marry Clare. She doesn’t love him.” His i father’s voice was stern. “Your sister is a sensible girl. Michael Kane has both social posi tion and wealth. She' has chosen wisely. I am hoping that you will follow her example.” will, which reflect- on her father and cynically what two Michael could to me in a to talk like “I—I enjoy someon husband said Mr. “Meaning Bob. Bette Vare?1 “Meaning Bette Vare,” Parker decisively. Bob was silent fox* a ” queried moment, a pretty quietly. frowning. “Bette Vare is marvelous girl,” he said “She deserves better than I—-but .1’11 do my best—” Samuel Parker’s gaze followed him approvingly as he sauntered from the room. ' In her bedroom on the second floor, Bette was finding it impos sible to read. Restlessness was add ed to the homesick feeling she had experienced since coming to live with the Parkers, This lovely room, with its white, leather-covered Walls, and leather-covered furniture to match, was so different from her bedroom at home. Her eyes misted as she thought of her father, living alone since her departure. Ills lined, kindly face no her floor corridor, her gaze went it to where a sliver of light beneath a certain bedroom She scowled at that line of then went toward it suddenly. In the chair by the window Bette raised her eyes as the doox- swung open, -and tried to hide her resent ment because there had been warning knock. “Come in,” she said quietly. Clare closed the door behind little harder than was necessary. “Have a seat,” Bette invited as Clare sank into a big chair. Clare’s blue eyes were on her face sharply, suspiciously. “I don’t need an invitation to ter a room or have a seat in own home,” she said coldly. iShe took a gold cigarette case from her purse, extracted a cigar- then offered the case Bette shook a en- rny unconcerned-' blew a cloud ette, lit it, negligently to Bette, her head in refusal. 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Bette tensed defensively, Clare’s tongue was sharp at all times, and she had suffered from its barbs, lx what Clare had to say now made hex- color, then it must be some thing very bitter. Clare sajd abruptly, “Your con duct this evening was inexcusable. You’ve been here a week now— long enough, I should think, to have learned a few things. Fox- instance, how to cross a room without fall ing all over yourself. Michael was disgusted," Bette flinched; her hands clench ed in her lap. Clare’s voice was like a whip striking her acx'oss the face. “If you can’t entex- the drawing room without disgracing yourself— and us.—•! should advise you to re main upstairs ox’ ixi the rear of the house when we have visitors.” Bette forced herself to think of Mrs, Parker, of Bob, evexx of Mr. Parker, who was friendly in a re strained . way. The wrath seething , in hex- mind subsided a little, “I think you’ve said enough, Clare,” she said quietly. “What happened this evening was an ac cident. Your family doesn’t act as if I were“ disgracing them, Michael didn’t seem disgusted.” Clare's sneering laugh raked “Mike told me himself that it gusted him. about it—but Parkers have maintain—” Bette was night, Clare,” don’t believe anything of the kind, said enough fox- tonight.” Clare faced her, eyes blazing. “Are you accusing me of lying?” she shrilled. “I don’t believe that Mr. Kane said anything of the kind,” Bette re peated quietly. Clare’s hands were like two white claws raised to strike—then she wheeled abruptly and left the joom, slamming tlxe door behind her. At breakfast the next morning, it seemed to/ Bette that the Parkers were more friendly than usual. All of them were present except Clare. “Clare was out so late last night,” Mrs. Parker explained, unnecessar ily. “I don’t suppose she will get up before noon. She was out with hex- fiance, you know — Michael Kane. Pie’s such a splendid young man, and quite mad about Clare. They are to be married very soon.” Bette said nothing, but she was aware of a, vague resentment, seemed strange to her that the did-eyed Mr. Kane should be about Clare, Parker, whose were so blandly untelling. Parker filled her husband’s coffee cup, and turned to Bette. “We are having a dance the house Saturday night, give you a chance to meet our friends. We want you to en joy youx- stay here.” Her smile was ‘kindly. “I’ll go downtown this morning and buy a dress,” Bette said, haven’t anything suitable.” Mrs. Parker smiled her agree ment and Mr. Parker spoke again: “I don’t Mallory told check needs, is.” Bob thing I’d better You might get metropolis.” Bette saw Mr. his son approvingly, and at it. Driving to towxx with Bob, Bette found herself laughing at some of his good-natured sallies, “We’ll have to step out some night soon, Bette,” he suggested. “Richville isn’t a large place but it" has some night life worth cultivat ing,” Bette smiled at him. “Is that of my training?” “Absolutely.” His smile was “I’ll be professox- of foolishness yoti will be iny class Of one. Agree able?” She nodded happily' “Subject to the approval of your mother, Bob. She might object/’ Bob shook his blond head vigor ously. “Not “Mothei' is people who happy,” He dropped her nt the building where Verne Mallory’s located, “Have Innclx With me, invited eagerly* “You poisoned if 1’ifi not along to choose yotir food.” De Cuil untied) from You And. We : it a her dis- had a good laugh isn’t funny. We social position to her feet. “Good- "I on she said calmly. that Mr. Kane said But. you’ve were 64 prisoners; four are in cus tody at present; and the cost per prisoner per day was 17*4 cents. The council endorsed the recom mendation of the education com mittee that a scholarship of $200’ va<h year be set up in the Univer sity of Western Ontario, for Huron County students. There was considerable discus sion on a daylight saving resolution from Elgin County asking that the government revert to standard time. The agricultural committee recommended that no action be Cn Wednesday night the W.M.S. and W.A. and husbands held a social evening in the about fifty were present. The presi dent had charge of the meeting and after the call to worship all joined in singing “Come let us sing of a Wonderful Love”. Mr. N. G. Clarke read the Scripture lesson from Matt. 18 chapter.. Minutes of December meeting were read and a letter of tianks from Mrs. Ed. Johns was read. Mr,. Hor ace Del bridge led in prayer. “Tell Me the Stories of Jesus.” Mrs. E. Skinner gave the treasurer’s report $170.50 was sent church basement, taken. Several reeves expressed the 110 branch treasurer in 1943 by W.M.S. Mrs. Lewis Johns renortedopinion that daylight saving was a detriment; children go to school in the dark; time is lost in production. Finally, the committee’s recom mendation that no action be taken on the resolution was, carried, Agree With Simcoe Council concurred with the reso lution of the County of Simcoe re garding the purchase of small seed, requesting the Dominion De partment of Agriculture to clarify the prices. Is is set out in the fore part of the resolution that ‘’the producer has been led to believe that the prices offered by the deal ers were those established by gov ernment authority under the War time Prices and Trade Board; and no official wholesale seen price has Jieen set and the prices offered and being paid to farmers for cleaned seed have been $10 per bushel for alsike and $12 to $13.50 for red clover, and most of this seed will be sold in the domestic market at the ceiling retail price of $17.40 for alsike and $20.40 for red clover.” The department is asked to cor rect the unjust spread, and to take steps, to prevent a recurrence of this very unsatisfactory set-up. W.M.S. Mrs. Lewis Johns reported that over $9.00 was raised by the Baby from from Mair of Health” from the second chapter of the Study Book. Mrs. Routly followed with an interesting reading from “Out of the Overflow”. A number by the male quartette namely, Messsrs Bruce Cooper, Wm. Johns, Alvin Pym and Kenneth Johns was much enjoyed. Mrs. J. Coward read a poem and Mrs. R. E. Pooley read “A Thanksgiving Ser mon”. Collection amounted to $6.45 and was equally divided between the two societies. The meeting clos ed with singing, “Breath on Me Breath of God”, and prayer by Mr. Mair. A. number of contests entertainment until lunch which was a fitting close pleasant evening. Band last year, $3.00 being new Life Members the balance mite boxes and collection. Rev. then gave a talk on “Blessing Social Evening County Clerk to Head Post-War Committee ‘ and rahabilitation Huron County Coun- afternoon named the Norman W. Miller, and reeves of Goderich, Seaforth and Wingham; president of each branch Canadian Legion in the This motion was proposed It can- mad eyes Mrs. here at It will some of “I know whether Verne you, but you can' get a him for any of your know where his office Parkei- grinned at her. “I take you to town, lost in this huge Parker glance at wondered part gay. and a chance.”1 he declared, one of those unusual wants everybody to be office Was Dotted” he might get Acting on the recommendation of the legislative committee that a committee be appointed to consider reconstruction after the war, cil on Friday county clerk, zone commander of the Canadian Legion, as chairman of a central committee to be composed of the mayors Clinton, and the of the county. by Reeve R. J. Bowman, Brussels, and Dep.uty-Reeve D. . D. Mooney, Goderich, the latter pointing out there are 3,000 from Huron already in uniform with the services. It was suggested by some mem bers that a committee appointed by the county council would act as a clearing house for' all municipal rehabilitation committees. Reeve B. W. Tuckey, of Exeter, said that reconstruction work should include more than just man ual labor. He considered -the per son should be fitted to a job. To Study Harbor Road suitable Mayor R. E. Turner, Baker and Deputy-Reeve of Goderich will be asked pare a concise report on the pro posed road to the north side of the harbor, negotiations for which have been under way for some time. Reeve Mooney to pre- No Action. Taken No action was taken on a reso lution from Essex county regarding free transportation of service men; nor on a resolution from Oxford county “that all purchases of Vic tory Bonds by municipalities, re gardless of the amount, be placed on the 'special names’ so that ev’ery dollar will be used for the war effort”; nor on a Lambton county resolution “that the care of indigent patients in hospitals be not a tax against the land or real property and that patients be considered gory of the aged and Inspectors Names R. L. Reed and P. the indigent in the cate- blind.” McNaughton were appointed corn borer inspec tors at 85 cents an hour, providing their own transportation. Letters of condolence were au thorized to be sent to Merton Reid, Seaforth, in the death of his wife; to ’Mrs. Alex Porterfield, ih tlie death of her husband; and to Mrs. Jessie Olver, former matron of the Children’s Shelter, in the death of her father, William J. McMillan, Port Albert. The necessary by-laws covering the business of the session were head and passed. Before adjournment, Warden Watson invited the new members to express their feelings about their first session work. All spoke their experience thanked everyone tion and good throughout the session. The date of the Hine session was left with the warden and clerk to arrange. feelings in county council with pleasure of and the for the feeling warden coopera- existing made time to a met at Gilbert of last charge of the meeting opened with singing Leaf Forever”. The Psalm was repeated Business session fol- The next meeting to be held home of Mr. and Mr. R. E. on February 15 with Mr. Elford and Mr. and Mrs.Mr. The local Red Cross unit the home of Mr. and Mrs. Johns on Tuesday evening week with twenty-two present. Mrs. H, Ford had which was “The Maple Twenty-third in unison. Mr. Wm. Johns led in prayer. Minutes of the last meeting were read and, adopted. The audi tors gave their report on the treas urers books, lowed, at the Pooley Lome Howard Johns to prepare meeting. Letters to the Red Cross were read by Mrs. Wm. Dickey and Mrs. Gar net Johns. Miss Ruth Skinner read the quota of sewing and knitting for this year. It was decided to gather waste paper and paste board boxes for salvage. Each person to bring what they have to Pooley’s store or the church shed by the first of February. Mrs. Arthur Rundle gave an in teresting talk on “Reconstruction”. Mrs. Pooley read an article “Army Padre saves Men under Fire”. Meeting was closed with singing the National Anthem. THIS huge overhead travelling bridge, equipped with 10-ton clamshell bucket, is one of two such units operating at the Canadian Pacific Railway Company’s big coal dock in Fort William, Ont., where 1,2 24,000 tons of American bituminous coal were handled during the Gr-eat Lakes navigation season in order to relieve western Canada’s threatened fuel shortage. According to an announcement by H. H. Enman, general fuel agent for the C.P.R. in western Canada, the company acted to avert the coal shortage Swith permission of the government, importing the coal from the United States on the assumption that coal fields in Alberta and British Columbia would not be able to supply the increased demands of transpor tation, industry and the general public. Of the total imported l,05Oj00O tons were for the C.P.R.’s own use and 175,0©O tons for other users. Based on the number of pounds of coal required to haul 1,000 tons of freight one mile the C.P.R/s share of the coal represented a total of 14,985,714,000 gross ton milesof passenger and freight movement, or about one-third of the gross ton mile*, operated on western lines for 1943. “3 t HURON MEMBER GIVES FOUR GOOD EXCUSES DEATH OF ELI CARTER London, Ont.,—Dr. Hobbs Taylor, M.L.A. for South Huron, was a late comer at the Progressive Conser vative party’s district meeting at Hotel London Thursday, January 20. When the meeting was half over he made a blushing entrance as the chairman quippd, Ah, here is the late Dr. Taylor.” “I have four reasons for late," answered Dr. Taylor. “You’d better give them,” audience chorused. “Well, you see, it was like answered Dr. Taylor. “I was delivering two sets of twins.” being the this,” busy Say you saw it in the Times* Advocate. The death of Eli Carter, well- known resident of the district, oc curred Friday night at his home on the 1st concession of McGillivray Township. He was a son of the late George and Catherine Carter and had and was was can & A.M., Lucan, the Orange Lodge and the Black Knights. Surviving are his wife; a son, Mervin, at home; a brother George, Parkhill, and a sister, Mrs. J. Stephenson, Van couver. Funeral was on Monday from the home to St. James Church, Clandeboye, for service. Rev. L. C. Harrison officiated. Interment was in St. James Cemetery. lived all, his life in McGillivray Clandeboye. For 50 years ,he on the farm a member of St. James Angli- Church, also Irving Lodge, A.F. where he died. He Have You Ever Seen Your Home-Town NEWSPAPER thrown the gutter before it was thoroughly But gutters and waste baskets are filled every day with unopened, unread expensive direct advertising sale ammunition shot into the air, and cheap pub lications promoted by fly-by-night artists. A newspaper commands an audience with prospective customers, espec ially your home paper. It is never thrown aside without first being read from “kiver to River/’ Yoii never see it littering the front yards, or the streets, annoying the housekeeper. or waste paper basket That is why intelligent, attractive newspaper advertising is known to be the most effective form of advertising for your business. An Advertisement ih the Exeter Times-Advocate will reach the buyers in the local trade territory and will read by thousands of people