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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1947-03-20, Page 9THE TIMESrADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, MARCH 20th, 1947 / Agatha is conscious quite mer- became so to her that per- on the other ■be able to The story thus far; Twice mar ried and twice divorced, Agatha LeOlaire, now 42, is still conscious of the total lack of love in her life, When .she meets Enid Walters, young Montreal newspaperwoman, and her fiance, Hugh Meredith, Agatha is attracted to both, 'She in- vites Enid to live with her, and the girl accepts, _ ’ that Hugh is falling in love with her, and reproaches herself for let ting him, but when Hugh makes love to her one night she returns his affection. CHAPTER IV Agatha had felt, too lazy that Sunday morning to read the Satur day papers as carefully as usual. It was (February now, bright and sunshiny, with a tang of spring in the air. The wind 'brought the ■thought of life reviving, and Agatha, like other people, felt zest anew in living. She had had a dressmaker in the house for three days now planning lier spring wardrobe. This time she found she had enjoyed ‘supervising Mlle. Fontaine, who had good taste and made shrewd as well as thrifty suggestions. Agatha cared about clothes again. She was happy; she wanted to look well. - She blamed herself afterward that she had not looked over the social and personal columns of her paper. If she had she would prob ably not have gone to that particu lar hotel for tea with Enid and Meredith. She would have guessed whom s'he might see there. The three had just settled them selves at a tea table at the right of the room. Agatha was loosen ing her fur coat and Meredith, who had met the two women in the hotel lobby, was talking to Enid when suddenly Agatha, who was facing the door, turned sharply, al most against her will, to look over her right shoulder. As she did So, she looked straight into the ironic eyes of her first husband, Gilbert Lester. He was sitting at one of the larger tables at the left and near •the orchestra with some well- known Montreal people. Only one person in the group was unknown to Agatha—a slim-haired woman, •aristocratic and svelte, a good deal younger than Lester. It was her husband’s second wife, she knew, Agatha had read of his marrying an English girl, someone she mentally characterized as a “squire’s daugh ter.” Her photograph had frequent ly appeared in the English illus trated papers with the fox-hunting elite. The same weeklies, in showing Lesler’s portrait, had spoken of •him as one of the rising hopes of the Conservative party, for he now had a seat in parliament. The only recognition her late husband gave her was a sarcastic twist of his lips as he turned and said something to his new, fair haired wife. For a moment Agatha gazed at them fascinated. Gilbert was probably telling his wife not to look her way too quickly; the stiffening of, the younger woman’s frame indicated that. Agatha turned away, under the rouge felt drawn and old. “Don’t mind it, dear,” Enid Say anxiously. “Was it some one who snubibed you?” “We are used to that,” Meredith added, cheerfully. “Eh, Enid? In the business world one gets all kinds of snubs.” “It is—tiny husband, 'Maj. Lester —in that party over there. He sneered at me.” Agatha was almost in tears. She could not look at the two com- Sorters or she knew she would have sobbed aloud. “Here comes tea,’’ she heard 'Enid say resolutely. “It will make you feel splendid in iust a minute. Hold your head up, darling! I’ll pour today if you’d rather not be both ered.” “No —• let Agatha,” (Meredith broke in, “Her husband will be. able to see—he’s the one looking over here now, I suppose — just how ■gracious a hostess she always is.” He had said the right thing When the waiter — their special waiter—asked; “Is there anything else, madam?” She was able to say, “No, thank you.” without a tremor in her voice. The tea things were placed before her and she began to busy’ herself with them. Suddenly she, realized with a sort of wry smile that her two friends were sitting in just the same strained attitude that Gilbert’s wife had assumed. It was almost funny. “Do look at him for yourselves,” she said then, laughing. “He has fiery blue eyes, a small dark mus tache, ’and eyebrows that almost meet. You can’t miss him. Anyone that once belonged to me must have a sort of distinction.” She was bitter—and she knew face was etched on her She would never, it again; would never Her skin suddenly she heard For Regular elimination of wastes from tlm body is one of the para mount rules for good health. M • burn’s Laxa-Liver Pills are of help to faulty elimination. The combina- ‘on of laxative and tome drugs mtainod in those pills make them ne of the most useful and best unedios for disordered condition of ie eliminator,y organs. Milburn’s Laxa-Liver Pills help to stimulate the lively clean the coated tongue, sweeten the breath cud eliminate waste from the sla lom. As an ” after-dinner” pul they relieve that bloated feeling and help indigestion. Bold at drug counters everywhere* Price * a package. e Tho T. Milburn Co., Ltd., Toronto, Ont. t c re Hi it. That memory, haps, see hand, she forget it. After that they grew ry. Meredith, in fact, amusing and so devoted Agatha was afraid Enid would re sent it. Was it only play-acting to show her husband what her friends thought of her? Or was there a quiver of sympathetic feeling in his voice? Had his kiss in the hall that night been a real kiss, or only a moment’s infatuation because she looked well in orchid? She began to ask Enid about her play, a new . one that had lately been sent to a play broker’s office in New York. Enid said she thought it an airy, silly trifle only. 'It was called "The Duke of Padua,” and was a burlesque on society snobs who welcomed with open arms a would-be duke—in reality a clever imposter. Enid had let no one read it, but Aga'tha knew it was the. kind of thing she could do superlatively well. The play broker’s office spoke well of it, thought they might even be able to’.Sell it in the early spring, when New" York audiences once more wanted to 'be amused. “As if they ever want anything else!” Meredith jeered. “Talk about serious drama! It is usually Lon don that iblazes that way.” He knew this remark usually set Enid off. It was -her claim that New York had done more 'than London to keep real drama alive. But she would not argue it today. “Ask your editor,” Meredith went on. He seemed determined to tease Enid. But she only as she slipped unaided. "Part sistant’s'"’business is to keep her chief from knowing just how much she does differ from liis wisdom,’’ was all she would say. Agatha was standing up. They had to go, for there was dinner at 7, and later she would send Enid in her car . down to the theater, where Enid had to review the stock company’s opening performance of the week. It was Sunday, but Enid and the stock company knew no rest. Meredith held Agatha’s’ coat for her solicitously while Enid seized her chance to give the late 'husband a keen glance. He was looking at her straight—with something like admiration -and wonder. Did he think Agatha had no friends? Enid’s glance pierced through him to the wall beyond. Loyalty to Agatha de manded that look. It is possible that as >a result Lester may have felt something like an impaled in sect. As Agatha looked up at Meredith, to say "thank you” for his help, he gave her a sudden swift smile of understanding. It caught her breath a little. They looked at each other for a moment then, their eyes, their thoughts, hopelessly entan gled. •Mertfdith now bad a small guest room at his disposal at Agatha’s, where he could change into eve ning clothes. “It makes one feel really English again to dress for dinner,” he had said to Agatha when he thanked her for this new thoughtfulness. Tonight they all changed for din ner, each wearing, as if instinctive ly, what had been Worn on (the night of Agath’s -meeting them1— Agatha, jade green; Enid, old gold; Meredith, his once meticulous dress suit, Was it perhaps the second milestone Each felt were an chiefly so, honor the to review a play. After dinner they sat in the green drawing-room. “I can’t boar that library red with 'this green gown,” Agatha had explained on loading- tile way there, It was here she had sat on that night in November just before Fanny Wetherall had taken her off to meet Meredith and Enid. And laughed pleasantly, into her fur coat of a newspaper as- in their relationship ? impressed—as if tonight occasion. Enid perhaps for she did not always so theatre when she went Page FOR THATmu HENSALL Robert Simpson returned home after spending the past three weeks at Staffs, Miss Beatrice Cooper, of Kippen, was the week-end guest of Miss Marguerite McDonald. Mr, and Mrs- " Donald visited and Mrs, Alfred Road, Mr. and Mrs, Monday on an. extended holiday to Oregon; Boy MacLaren anti recently with Mr* Hunkin at Thames A. L. Case left on then she realized with something of a pang that it 'was now 'Meredith and Enid. It used to be Enid and Meredith. Enid had to leave finally when Howard announced the car. ■She stooped over Agatha on the sofa and kissed her. An unusual act, for Enid was not demonstrative; her kisses meant a good deal. Agatha returned the kiss - warmly, press ing the girl’s hands as she did so. She knew Enid was trying to make her forget the old unhappiness. “You are lovely in that gown,” Enid whispered. But Agatha -could not look at her. They were almost Hugh’s words to her, that other night. “How I wish you didn’t have to go!” she called after Enid—■but all the time her .heart was 'beating high with happiness at the thought that when Hugh returned from seeing Enid off, he would be alone with her. Hugh came iback from the draw ing-room door and stood before the fireplace, not looking at Agatha. After the purring of the car out side the window announced its de parture down Hie drive, he sat in a chair across the -apron of the fire place from her. Both were silent— unable to speak, not daring to; Agatha watching him through the mirror over the glowing fire as he sat hunched forward iii his deep armchair, staring at the pattern of the rug, his hands clenched on his knees. It was her place to make conversation, but her' mouth was dry, her tongue wooden. She saw that he must be feeling the tension as strongly as she; his •face was a picture of bewilderment, like that of a small 'boy encounter ing a problem for the first time. A .■problem that was solemn -and pain ful, too . . . painful because there was only one solution? Then Hugh turned fully toward her, stared deeply into her eyes. “Troubled?” she asked softly. “Yes, troubled,” lie said. He smiled, a flash that went as rapidly as it came, leaving his face solemn ■againf “Could I help?” .“I was thinking of your husband —Lester,” he said. Her disappointment was a vicious, an unreasonable thing. She had not expected that; she had expected him to talk about—them. “He must have hurt you awfully.” Hugh’s voice was low, throaty. He got up from his chair and cattle over to her. “He did hurt me,” she said. 'She tried to smile up into Hugh’s face, to speak lightly, “But that’s all over now. He’s done, forgotten. Ex cept—” she dropped her eyes. “Ex cept that he did do something ,to me—made me bitter, perhaps; hara. He and Capt. LeClaire both.” “It hate them for it!” Hugh slip ped to his knees before her, his eyes burning into hers. Agatha cadght her breath, held it, One hand trembled out to touch his face, “Agatha--darling I ” He put his arms around her waist, laid his head on Iler breast—-and she bent and kissed him. “I hate anyone who is cruel to you,” he whispered hoarsely. “Agatha—love me!” She could not resist al’ins she felt very feminine once more. Enid’s kiss—were forgotten, (Continued Next Week) Next Week: While Agatha is be coming ever more fond of Hugh, Enid receives welcome nows from New York. Victoria, B.C.; Portland, and Seattle, Wash. Miss Jennie Jolly, of the staff of the Bank of Montreal, left on Sun day on a six week’s vacation to Western Canada- Mr., apd Mrs. Lome McNaughton visited over the week-end with their daughters, Misses Helen and Mae McNaughton in Toronto. The Girls’ Dance Club are spon soring a dance in the Town Hall, Hensail, on Thursday evening, March 20 th with music by Ted Pudney .and his band. The Ladies’ Aid " " byterjan Church 1: cessful sale of home-cooking and St. Patrick’s tea in ‘ of the church on Saturday. Praises Bed Cross PO, Douglas Sangster returned home after undergoing an operation for wounds he received when he bailed out of an RCAF plane over Belgium in May, 1944. He says he would not be alive today if it had not been for the Red Cross. PO, -Sangster wag the first allied pris oner to be treated with penicillin sent into Germany from 'Switzer land by the International Red Cross, He had been in hospital three months without treatment with spinal meningitis and multiple wounds. German supplies were short and were saved for Nazi of ficers only. Canadian prisoners were the last to receive treatment. Doug las fully appreciates what bhe Red ■Cross did for him and claims they saved his -life. Presbyterian Y.P.S. The Young People’s Society of Carmel .Presbyterian Church were the guests of the Young People of Caven Presbyterian Church, Exeter, on Monday evening. Mr. C. Kennedy presided over the program. Rev. P. A. (Ferguson read the scripture. Russel Moore led in prayer. Mrs. C. Kennedy accompanied -at the piano for the singing of the hymns. Mr. Jeckell, Controller of the Yukon, who is visiting in Exeter, was introduced by Rev. K. MacLean and gave an interesting discourse on the Yukon. Mrs. C. Kennedy and Mrs. Chas, Forrest played a piano duet. Rev. Sanderson present ed lantern slides and gave an ad dress on "Bees,” which was much enjoyed. Refreshments were served at the close. A vote of thanks was extended to the Exeter Society 'by the president of the Hensail .Society Mr. C. Kennedy. Library Board Meets A meeting of the Public Library Board was held on Tuesday even ing, March ltLitli at ,8 p.m. in the Council Chamber with the follow ing members being present: Reeve A. W. Kerslake. Mrs. Joynt, Mrs. Goodwin, Miss Ellis, Rev. R. A. Brook. Minutes of the previous meeting were read ,and adopted. The Librarian’s report for January and February was as follows: adult fiction 319 ,320 juvenile fiction ....... 171 ....... 175 adult -non-fiction ... 37 ....... 37 juvenile non-fiction 9 ....... 13; Totals ................ 536 5 45 A motion was made that Mrs. Goodwin be our representative on the Huron County Library Associ ation Board. The .secretary-treasur er presented the annual report for T9 4 6 which was compared with the 19 45 and an increase was noted in the circulation of 2(62 or a total circulation of 5,873 books for the year. Bills and accounts were read Huron County Library Association membership $25.00 which was or dered paid. A letter of thanks ,to the Board was read from Mrs. A. Cameron for the increase in salary that was granted. Motion: that we now adjourn to meet again May 13th. J. A. Paterson, sec.-tretts. United Church W.M.S, The W.M.S. of Hensall United Church met in the schoolroom of the Church on Thursday afternoon with Mrs. W. B. Cross presiding, ■and opened the meeting -by singing “Whosoever Hearest, Shout, -Shout the Song,” followed by the Lord’s prayer in unison. Miss Ellis took charge of the devotional on Stew ardship followed iby reading "Take iMy Life .and Let It ^e.” This she explained and gave a splendid dis course oil the same. Mrs. Brook led in prayer. It was decided to have the Birthday Party March 28th. Mrs. E. -C. Murray, of be the guest speaker. Auxiliary will invite the Kippen W.M.S. and the Evening Auxiliary !)f .Carmel Pres- ild a most "sue- the school-room without treatment meningitis German him, In his weak, very Enid—aild a- Lucan Farmer Is King of Seed Fair Donald J. Scott, young Lucan district farmer, was declared king of the 1947 Middlesex Seed Fair and Export Food Show held in London, As the final results were compil'- pd, ‘Mr, Scott was found to have piled up 129 points in the various competitions. He took the lead iby a wide margin over his nearest rival, Charles Bannister, prominent Ailsa Craig seed grower, who was credited with 96 points. Trailing Mr, Bannister closely was Walter Vail, of Denfield, a former presi dent of the Middlesex Crop Im—- prpvement Association, with 99 points. , of the Hensall Society. Following committees were arranged: recep tion committee, 'Mrs. Brook, Mrs. Gj, Glenn, Mrs, J. McDonald; lunch committee* Mrs. C. Cook, Mrs, Geo, Hess, Mrs. W. Carlisle, Mrs. J, Mac Beath and Mrs. J. .Passmore; pro gram committee, Miss A. Consitt, Miss Florence Welsh; decorating committee, Mrs. G. M, Drysdale, Mrs. N. E. Cook, Eighteen members answered the roll call, Miss Flor ence Welsh favored with a delight ful piano solo. Miss Consitt present ed the third, chapter from the Study [ “India at the Threshold.” This chapter dealt with the Laboy and Industry of India. The meeting closed with a .hymn and prayer by Mrs. W, B. Cross. Evening Auxiliary Meets The regular meeting of the Evening Auxiliary of the Hensall United Church took place at the home of Miss Mary Goodwin last Monday evening, March 10th, with Miss Barbara Michie presiding. Fol lowing the theme song the hymn “Work for the Night is Coming” was sung. Remarks were given by the president, Mrs. Wesley Jones ■conducted the devotional exercises consisting of scripture, prayer and comments pertaining to Christian Stewardship. The next hymn was “We’ve a Story to Tell to the Na tions,” Minutes were read and the offering received. The roll call was answered with “Duties of Christian Stewardship,” The Everyday Cards were distributed among the mem bers. The next meeting will be 'held at the home of Mrs. Russell Brod erick with Mrs. Jack Coribett as sisting. The devotional will be tak en by Mrs. A. Hyde. Roll call, “Messages of Spring.” Miss Michie will take the (Study. 'Social commit tee is Mrs. Broderick, Mrs. Cor bett, Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Shaddick. Chapter three of the Study Book on India, “Labor,” was discussed with interest by Miss Margaret Glenn, The closing hymn was “There is Work to do for Jesus,” after which the Mizpah Benediction was repeated. The hostess, assisted by Mrs. Goodwin, Mrs. Shortt, Mrs. Jones, Miss Tate and Miss 'Luker served a dainty lunch. There was a goodly attendance. Hensall Institute The regular monthly meeting of the Hensall Women’s Institute was held at the home of Mrs. P. A. Ferguson and Mrs. Sanderson on , Wednesday evening, March 12th with the president, Mrs, Kerslake, presiding. The hostesses were as sisted by Mrs. W. Smale and Mrs. ' A. D. McEwen. The meeting was opened with the .singing of the Ode ' and “I’ll take you home again, Kathleen” after which prayer was repeated by minutes were was answered Misses Elaine in costume favored with enjoyable vocal duetts “My Billy Boy” and “My Wild Irish Rose”, Miss .Greta Laramie accompanying. Mrs. R. Simpson contributed two approp riate Irish readings. A splendid paper .on “Alexander Graham Bell" was read by Mrs. E. Normington. The business discussion took place. The play “Betty, the Girl of My Heart” which was unavoidably postponed will be presented in the near future, announcement. received from the members re celebration Toronto, will The Hensall Beat the Spring Rush Call now for prompt service, Ask to see our hew and latest designs in Sunworthy wallpapers. Store front painting a specialty* McLean & Kennedy Painters and Decorators Phone 61 Exeter r. 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Mrs. Goodwin and Mrs. Cameron were appointed a nomin ating committee to bring in a slate of officers to the annual meeting in April. The ladies decided to op erate a refreshment booth at Ted Munn's auction sale oh Monday, March 17th. Mrs. A. D. McEwen, Mrs. Schwalm, Mrs. Kerslake, Mrs, Hess and Mrs. Stewart Bell volun teered to look_ after arrangements, etc. Mrs. H. opened her ing remarks founder t of Mrs. Fab'er then Outlined some of her nursing experiences while ser ving in the various hospitals in the West, etc. where there were a great many Indian patients. The collection was .taken. A pleasing piano duett was rendered by Mrs. C. Kennedy and Mrs rest, held with The of fees and its thanked to make ing success. The meeting closed with the National Anthem after which refreshments were served by the hostess, co-hostess and social committee. 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