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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1944-08-10, Page 7* 4 • A Gay New Serial THB TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, AUGUST 10, 1944 £ove &)hom t/ou Please by Ahlene Fitch CHAPTER VI “Jack?” He looked up when Win­ nie spoke his name. Then he smiled but somehow she felt that the smile was forced, Going over to him, she put both hands under his chin and gently shoved back his head. “Why so glum, sweetheart?” “Not glum, darling. Only sober.” “Any special reason for being that way?" , “None “Any happy?” “None the instant, tions?” She wondered if she ten so soon what Dr. Hedway had naid—that he was so much better in health that he no longer needed a nurse, She didn’t want to have to tell him; she wanted him to her­ self. “What did Dr. Hedway have to say to- you?” “Oh, nothing special." Something inside her tightened a little. Why didn’t he tell her about the nurse—about Katherine? Perhaps if she were mentioned— “Kathy had a date with Tim this evening, didn’t she?” "Yes.” That was all he said, and now the smile had completely flown from his lips. “Yes, she’s out—with Tim,” “Jack?” She could wait no long­ er; she had to ently forgotten. “Yes?” “Didn’t you tell me—about “About Katherine?” His glance flashed quickly up to meet hers and his lips a little more tightly to­ gether. “Why should I have any­ thing to tell you about 'her?” “Darling!” She shoved a black lock of hair back off his forehead. “Don’t act so suspicious! I only mean what Dr. Hedway said. Didn’t ■he tell you that you didn’t need a special nurse any longer?” “He mentioned it.” “Well, aren’t you glad? You did not want one in the first place, you know. And it is an expense.” “We’d better keep her on a little as at all.” special reason for being that pops into Have you jny mind at any sugges- had forgot- say it; he’d appar- have something Katherine?” to without to?” tell me to.She beg^ She came to eyes and in- some reason back bome. so badly for another week or with glad Jack!” “Winnie? What if I told you that Kathy wants to stay on—so much that she’s willing to remain pay?” “You mean—she’s asked “Yes.” “Then why didn’t you that in the beginning?” “She asked me not ged me not to,” “When was this?” “Night before last, me with tears in her sisted that there was she* could not yet go She said she wanted to remain on here so that she’d be happy to work out pay.” “You told her she could?” “What else could I do?” “Nothing, Jack, And I’m you did tell her to stay. It will be nice to have her help, But, why, Jack? Why didn’t she want to go home for another week or two?” Trouble with her parents?” “No, not that.” “Then what?” “Winnie,” he asked, “can’t you just trust me? Would you want me to betray a confidence?” “No,” she answered slowly, “no, of course not. Not if—you’ve pro­ mised.” Slowly she drew her hands away from his, and rose. “I have some mending to do,” she explain­ ed. “I’ll ,go and get it.” She came back and sat by his bed working while he read. But though she was very close to him physical­ ly, mentally she felt worlds and worlds away. And all the while she felt that way and kept hating her­ self for it and kept telling herself sternly that it was a very poor wife who could not trust the man she loved and respected. And she did trust him—she trusted him eVery minute of the time that she kept wondering why Katherine Stall should stay on without pay where she was no longer needed. Hope and (Larry were night baseball, over on the where the kids had rigged amateur lighting system. After Jack fell asleep Winnie decided to go on with her mending out in- the dining room and wait up for Hope. At a quarter to 10 the door burst open. “Good night, beautiful!” Hope shouted it cheerfully out into the darkness * from which she had just emerged, “So long, Goofy!” came the dis­ tant answer, “See you later, I hope not!” Then there followed the sound of bicycle wheels rolling over the pavement. After that Hope clos­ ed the door. “Jack asleep?” “Yes. He was very tired Have a good game?” “Yep, what there was Lights didn’t work so hot. made out, and sure took the other side bo the cleaners.” “You mean you beat » "Sure. That’s what I nie. We beat them. Where’s Kathy?” “Out witlfMTim.” “Guess I’ll wait tell her about the “Think she’ll Hope?” “Nope. Not a chance. But it’ll do her good. She’s too—-too ladylike.” It was after 11 when they heard Tim’s car stop out in front. A car was the “I’ve waited up for you, Kather­ ine.” “You need’t have bothered,” Her voice was defiant, but Hope noticed that her eyes looked misty as though she were on the verge of' tears.. “Anything wrong, Kathy?” “No.” “You didn’t quarrel with Tim?” “I only quit him!” “You’ve quit Tim, Oh, Kathy, not really!” ‘Don’t lecture to me, Hope! I can’t stand it. Besides, what do you know about love?” “Nothing,” acknowledged Hope. “But I know a swell fellow when I see him.” “Then, marry him yourself! I don’t want him!” "If I hadn’t planned to marry Larry sometime — maybe I might do it, at that. But what’s wrong with Tim?” •“Nothing. Only I’ve decided de­ finitely that I don’t want to spend the rest of my life on any old farm. I want money, excitement, laughter I’m going to get them any way I can.” “How is any way?” “Oh, stop asking me so many questions! I’m going to bed,” Turn­ ing she flung herself out of the room, her small dark head held high in defiance. But Hope felt somehow that when she reached her own room, it would be to weep for hours. And why a girl thing that untarily. Next day Winnie said to Hope: “Aunt Jane is run come want think they CROMARTY The threshing machine is heard in pur midst and the farmers are having a wonderful harvest. The .wheat is running at forty-five bush­ els and over an acre and is an excel­ lent quality. Mr. Lloyd Miller,, of Stratford visited on Sunday last with his mo the?. A number from here went to the Bend on Sunday last and held a picnic and spent a* very happy .time together, Mr. and Mrs. Alf Bow, of Grims­ by, were guests of Mrs. day last week, Mr. and Mrs, Frank Camp Borden, spent a with Mr, and Mrs. John Scott in the village. Mrs. Quance, of Harrington, at present a visitor in the village. Haryey Lewis, air operations of Mount Miller -one Scott, Of few days Dies in Detroit she wondered earnestly should weep about any- she was giving up vol­ not at all well. I’m over and see her. along, Hope?” to,” admitted I should, so I entered her she seemed actually them’. But as surely if ■longer.” He closed his eyes though, he were tired. “Why, Jack! You mean—?” “It’ll be a lot of work for you Kathy leaves. If we keep her an­ other week I'll be up and around and can wait on myself.” For a moment she said nothing, him quietly, “I’ll you, darling. And be a lot of work reached out and too me Then she told love waiting on you could never for me,” Suddenly he took both her hands in his. “You’re a brick, Winnie, and you’re far good for me.” “Then you’ll let her go—let wait on you? Hope can help.” “Please, honey, let me have my own way this once, won’t you?” “Nope. Can’t afford her. Kathy will have to go. She’s a big expense Jack.. And you don’t need her. Dr. Hedway said so.” Dr. Hedway could be wrong.” He sounded dour—half angry. “You believe, jack, you're— not as well as he supposed?” Her eyes were wide with a new fear. “Oh, ••• V — A % MODERN, < WELL- > CONDUCTED 1 CONVENIENTLY’ LOCATED HOTEL 4 r WHOLE F OAFS SIGHTSEEING WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE At M. POWELL \J PRESIDENT a tfltttattt is Ralp Workman, who passed at the Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit was formerly of Huron County, born at Rogerville, a mile and a half south of Hensail, 60 years ago. He later lived in Hensail, Tucker­ smith, Stanley Township and on the Parr Line. As a young man he went to Western Canada, later going to Flint, Mich,,' where he resided the past 29 years. He entered business life and, became known in motor car sales. He a member of the Genesee Lodge of the A. F. and A. M., Bay City, con­ sistory, Alf-Khurafeh Shri.ne of Saginaw. Surviving are his widow, two stepdaughters; four brothers, William A. Workman, Norman, Minnedosa, Man., V. Workman, Seaforth, Workman, Varna; three Mrs. Grant Ryckman, Mrs. Love, Hensail, Mrs. H. P. London, away for into well was Kippen, Rev. H. Percy sisters, Milton Bolger, playing old lot up the tonight. of it. But we them?” mean, Win- And how! up for her and game.” , be interested. and then there steps coming up I’ll to bed,” can wait game.” an- and go “You your ■e now.” But she and Tim may and talk for an door banged, the sound of walk. “I believe nounced Winnie, tell Kathy about “'But she’s her “I know stand out there hour and I’m so sleepy. “Good “Good rumpled Then she Katherine and Tim for an hour and talk predicted. Hope heard the sound of voices, raised in entreaty and then in anger. Then the front door open­ ed and closed, and Katherine was inside. night then, Winnie night. dar the already turned and ■ling.” Winnie mussed curls, left the room, did not stand as Winnie had Orville Sutherland Mount Brydges, spent her parents, Mr, and Neil. White had the mis- Mrs, Harold Hardy of Detroit, called in the neighborhood last, and on on at present Morley, of BRINSLEY The sympathy of the community is extended to Mr, and Mrs. Daniel Lewis and family of the sad news of their son, Fit. Sgt, being missing after over Germany, Mrs, Sutherland, Brydges, spent Sunday last with her sister, Mrs, Dan Lewis. Mr, and Mrs, and baby, of Sunday with Mrs. Fred J. Mir. Dean fortune to break a bone in his wrist while cranking a car, Mrs. Hamilton, of Toronto, is spending her holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Lewis, also their granddaughter, Miss Carol McGroven, of Toronto. Mrs. Myrtle Munce, of London, Mr. and Children, friends Tuesday Mr. and Mrs. Joe Amos and chil­ dren spent Sunday with Mrs. Dale, of Arkona, Mrs. Wm. Morley is under the doctor's care. Mr, and Mrs. Harvey Fort Erie, spent the week with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Wes Morley. Miss Mary Rosser, of Alisa Craig, spent Monday with her sister Mrs. Joe Amos. The community is sorry to know that Mrs. William John Hamilton is not so well again at present. Misses Margaret and Betty Dobbs of Biddulph, are spending a few days with Mr, and Mrs. gins. Miss Reta Gower is some time with her sister Kuhn, of Crediton. Mr. family Wesley Ross spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Hodgson, spending Mrs. Ken and Mrs. Earl Lewis and dined with Mr. and Mrs. Morley on Sunday evening. McMillan, of London, is going to Want to “Don’t “but you When Hope thought pleased to see as she was pleased, did she make an effort to conceal that fact. “Thought you were Dr. Hedway” she assured them. “I’m expecting him any minute now. He comes in to see me every day. Guess he’s bringing me a change of medicine.” “I’m sorry,” Winnie told her, “that you have to take so much medicine.” “That’s all that keeps me alive,” snapped Jane.1 “That and Dr. Hed- way’s constant vigil over me. He’s a splendid man, Winnie. Polite neat, and so interested in his ients. In me, anyway.” “He’s walking up the path to house now,” exclaimed Hope, look­ ing out the window. “Shall I run home?” “That’s not necessary. Katherine can let him in.” “He’ll come here next.” straightened the stiff little cap her see It’s Hope, will.” room, and brushed “And glad I’ll and pat- our Jane white down be to put in a bad night. A Help to Those Who Are Past Middle Age When men and women get past middle age their energy and activity, in many instances, begin to de­ cline, and their general vitality is on the wane. Little ailments and sicknesses Seem harder to shake off than formerly, and, here and there, evidences; of a breakdown begin to appear. No# is the time those wishing io help maintain their health and vigour should take a course of Milburn’s Health and Nerve Pills.. They help tone up and invigorate the patient by their ionic action on the system. Price 50c a box, 65 pills, at all drug counters. Look for our trade mark a “Red Heart” on the package. , Tho T. Milburn Co., Limited, Toronto. Ont. z she wore, dark dress, him, too. I my heart.” “Perhaps you shouldn’t be alone” worried Winnie. “Humph!” Jane’s lips drew into a tighter line, “Guess I wouldn’t be if that Jack of yours hadn’t stolen you out from under my very nose!” “It’s natural to get married some time.” “Well, it’s a pity you couldn't have picked a man who was a little less handsome and a little more stable.” “What’s Jack ever done,” Winnie asked evenly, “to prove that he’s not stable?” “Well, we’re not dead yet! That is all I can say.” Adroitly Winnie changed the con­ versation to safer territory. They were both animately discussing the asters in Jane's when Dr. Hedway “Oh, company! “Mrs. Castler came from your “We saw you “Mrs. Castler, still has his little black-eyed nurse” His voice was calm, even. Winnie tried to tell herself that she only imagined the irony in his tone. “Yes” she answered it for the best.” herself for saying she been afraid to it had been. Jack! “So?” His voice was still calm —- irritatingly pleasant and unper­ turbed, “Well) we must all take ottt pleasure where we can find it,” Then quickly —- too quickly, Win­ nie though t—turned to Jane. “And this faithful tapped her is she?” “We’ll be nie said it her voice should show HO emotion. Perhaps he had meant nothing by that last remark, (TO BE CONTINUED) front flower bed entered. ” he exclaimed, and Hope. I just house.” ” voluteered Hope. I see your husband ”We thought Then she hated “we,” Why had say “Jack.” For little patient?” He on the shoulder, “How running along.” Win- easily, determined that rr His InterpretationA large number from this com­ munity enjoyed the fresh air at Grand Bend on Sunday last. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hodgins and family spent Sunday evening with Mr. and Jack Hodgins, Greenway. Poetic Hiker (to farmer); “And does this glorious setting sun mean anything to you?” Farmer (mopping his brow): “I’ll say it does. 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