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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1946-08-01, Page 7ITO TJM^-APVO^ATE, EXETER, PNTARIp, TOVRSPAT MORNING, AUGU$T M XM?C' ‘SISTERS IN LOVE’ By KATHLEEN MILLER The story thug far; Sue Francis is in love with Michael Burke, who himself is in love with Sue’s older sister, Cynthia, to whom he be­ comes engaged. Sue tells Michael of Cynthia’s former marriage and 'di­ vorce; then, ashamed of her jeal­ ousy, she runs away, but returns the same night, Mrs. Francis, moth-; er of Sue and Cynthia, becomes seriously ill. Sue has, without en- accepted a proposal of from Carey Andrews, cousin. Cynthia's ex­ returns and creates a seriously thusiasm, marriage Michael's ■husband^ scene which Michael sees and mis­ understands. In a row with the police the ex-liusband is shot. CHAPTER X “I can’t go to the Martins' at this time of the night to look for Michael," thought Sue, as she hur- riedly powdered her nose, slipped into, her coat, and drew a rakish little hat over her rumpled curls, “Still, I could phone, decided, Then he can’t hang up on me, He might be in Carey’s apartment. I'll take a chance on finding there," If Tod were in town . , . Tod wasn’t. Sue’s engagement shaken him more than she imagined anything could shake colorless figure. Enough so that he had gone . . . goodness .knows where. So Sue scrambled onto the bus, and as she rode along, re­ hearsed speeches frantically in her mind. “If Michael doesn’t believe me, if he doesn’t come over to­ night, Cyn won’t sleep at all; she’ll make herself ill,” she worried, as the bus rattled along. The bang was hanging limply ever on eye, and she pushed it aside impatiently. “I must look a sight,” she thought, “and I feel even worse than that.” But after she whipped out a mirror and fluffed her hair she found herself feeling more confident. “Your stop, miss,” said the bus driver and Sue hurried out, info the night that, like a tonic, was cool, spicy and invigorating. Carey’s apartment house was* in the middle of the block, square and massive, a gr'ay-green stucco with profuse or­ namentation of colored lights and tiled patio. Sue had never been in­ side; she consulted the oblong white cards beside each bell, hastily, squinting in the dim light. There— second from the end on the left­ hand side—simply: “Carey drews.” Sue rang the bell. There voices inside, and lazy,, sauntering footsteps. Then the door swung noiselessly back, and Carey, in his shirt sleeves, glanced out, puzzled. Then—“Sue!” he' exclaimed incred­ ulously. “What are you doing here —at this time of night?” He took both her hands and drew her in side, shutting the door with a thrust of his foot. “Is anything the mat­ ter?” Sue shook her head numbly. “I want to see Michael.” And suddenly she was seeing him, over Carey’s shoulder. Leaning against the ornamental fireplace, his arms folded, a blacker look on his face than she had ever known could mar that usually humored Irish face. His eyes hers darkly. Michael . toward him. warning, she the tears from impatient hand, as a child might do who didn’t want to cry. “Here—” He .straightened up -and came toward her, “53ou shouldn’t come out alone at this hour of night.” He pulled her hands away from her face, gently. “Did you want to talk to me, Sue?” “Yes . . . about Cynthia.” She was fumbling in handkerchief, and his, a big roomy •room for -tears. “Let’s not talk But,” she “it’s better to se'e him. liim but had had that he propped’ her against the cush­ ions. “You’ve beep reading too many -detective stories," he told her grimly. Carey was at hei’ elbow with a glass of ice-water, “Here, honey, take a drink of this; then tell ue what you’re talking about, • will you?” Sue took an obedient sip; then drew “Let me begin from the beginning, she ner, bell was and talking, and I didn’t pay any at­ tention, because I thought it was you.” She looked at Michael ap­ pealing, then went on: “Pretty soon I heard someone shouting, and it was you, so I ran to the hall door and looked out, just when you slammed the door.” She shivered a moment, remembering, and Carey took her cold little hands in ' warm grasp. “All right, honey,” he said couragingly. “Then I saw it was Allan,” explained. “He was the man Cyn was mar­ ried to—-and he was holding her tight and laughing, and I could see she was scared to -death.' Then I knew he must have a gun • or she wouldn’t have sent you away—so I phoned- ’ the police.” Michael leaned over and Put his hand roughly on her shoulder. “Do you mean he really had a gun?” he demanded, “Is that why 'Cyn—?” Sue nodded. “Yes, he did have a gun, He shot first at the police and that’s why they had to . . . kill him. Then Cynthia fainted and for you— It’ll be in and then But won’t and go to Michael,” a .deep *and shaky breath, begged. “We were eating din- Cynthia and I, when the door- rang, and Cynthia thought it you—so she ran to answer it I kept on eating. I heard them HARPLEY Mrs, Btan Kayes and children have returned to their home in Tor­onto after holidaying at the home of her father for the past 'three weeks, Mr. and ’Mrs, Aaron Shirrett, Brantford and Mrs. Archie Webb, of London, visited with a number of friends in this vicinity on Saturday. Mr, Mansell Ho.dgins entertained his grandchildren, also Jennet Scott of ciandeboye, to an ice cream party on Friday evening, Best wishes to Miss Ha Bestard who was married in brand Bend United Church on 'Saturday, Miss Shirley Murray spent Thurs­ day with Mrs. Geo, Hodgins at Ced­ ar Swamp. 1 left- |An- were good- . met step any his en- she . She took And, without was crying, dashing her eyes with an her purse foi’ a Michael gave her one, with lots of “Th-thank you.” about Cynthia, if you don’t mind. There was no use in her sending you to me—” “She didn't send me.” Sue gave him back the handkerchief reso­ lutely, “I -didn’.t mean to cry. I’m sorry . . . but, oh, Michael!” She was suddenly overwhelmed . with the horror of it. “Michael, they shot him—” she was clinging to him, Michael . . . he’s -dead! ed the police. It was fault—” Michael was shaking “Will you talk ’sense? your fault?” “That he was killed, the police and they shot him. AL lan, dead, fully incoherent, sank her teeth Steady herself. Michael swung and bore her to shivering— And I call- really my her, hard. What was I phoned lt was |Allan—and now he’s ” She was getting to be dread- she realized, and into her lip to her into his arms the couch, Where WxTWB P»K« 'T of e ■ Reason ~ new bottle production slowed by shortage of materials. Bottles are badly needed. 10Darbey-Bullock A pretty wedding took place on Saturday, July 20, at high noon in the Crediton United Church, when Rev, A. St Trueblood united in marriage Helen Marie, only daugh­ ter of Mr, and Mrs, Joseph Bullock of Crediton, with Edward Darbey, of Toronto, son of Mrs. Alice Dar­ bey and the late Alfred Darbey. The chancel was hanked with pink and white summer flowers and white satin kneeling cushions, lighted with white candles in tall candelabra. White satin bows everlasting sweetpeas marked guest pews. Tlie bride, who was riage by her father, her place at .the altar of the bridal music played by Miss Elaine Mitchell, The bride was at­ tended by her cousin, Miss Maleida Clarke, of Crediton, as maid-of- honor and Miss Marion Brown, of London, as bridesmaid. The groomsman was Mr, Charles Twen­ ey, of Hamilton, the groom's pal while serving in the R.C.A.F. Mr. Ross Taylor, of Exeter, uncle of the bride, and Mr. James Darbey, of Toronto, brother of the groom, as­ sisted as ushers, The soloist, Miss Betty Lou Schwartz, sang “O Promise Me” preceeding the cere­ mony and “I Love You Truly" during the signing of the register The bride wore a floor-length gown of fitted white slipper satin coming to points over the hipline and a full net skirt, with, pointed wrist-lengtl sleeves and sweetheart neckline. Her floor-length veil of embroider­ ed white tulle fell from a white satin cornet headdress. She carried a colonial bouquet of Better roses and white sweetpeas white satin streamers knotted rose buds .and fern. The bride the .groom’s gift, a necklace of pearls. honor chose a floor-length gown of heavenly blue with full net skirt and brocaded top, a sweetheart neckline and short sleeves, Her matching shoulder-length veil fell from a cornet the same style as that of the bride and she wore long white gloves. Her nosegay was of pink Briarcliffe roses and blue sweetpeas with pink knotted with rose buds, the groom’s gift, gold earrings. The bridesmaid floor-length gow n of delicate pinn with full net skirt and lace top with sweetheart neckline and short sleeves. Her matching shoulder- length veil fell from a cornet the same style as that of the bride and she wore long white gloves. Her nosegay was of pink Briarcliffe roses and. pink and blue sweetpeas with blue streamers knotted with rose buds. She wore the groomfs gift, gold bow-knot earrings. For the occasion the pianist and soloist chose matching floor-length gowns of ice blue taffeta and wore match ing corsages of pink and blue sweetpeas. The reception to about sixty guests was held at the home of the bride’s parents. Mrs. Bullock re­ ceived in a igown of powder blue Crepe with cerise accessories and a corsage of Briarcliffe, roses. Mrs. Darbey received in a gown of clover green with brown accessories and a corsage of Talisman roses. The table was centred with a three­ tiered wedding cake with silver and white decorations and topped by a minature bride and gromm. Pink roses ’ and large pink bows added to the attractiveness of the table. Assisting at the reception were Miss Dorothy Ratz, Miss Doris Wuerth, Mrs. Leonard Wein, Mrs, Wm. Motz, Mrs. Bam Sims, Mrs. Murray Neil and Mrs. Harry Lewis. ! Amid showers of confetti Mr. and , Mrs. Darbey left on a honeymoon trip to Niagara Falls and Buffalo. ’ the bride travelling in a two-piece dress of navy with white polka dots white and navy accessories and a ’ corsage of red roses. On their re­ turn the happy couple will leave for their home in Toronto.- During the reception a four ’ eration picture wag taken, bride’s .great .grandmother, Henry Pfaff, being present. Out of town guests for ' Darbey-Bullock wedding w-ere_ Alice Darbey, I--. —----- - and the M & F are here/ given in proceeded to to the strains map.1 URGENT ♦ 11to like that foi’ comfort and com­ panionship?” Anyway,* she was actively happy, and much too weary stand around trying to -define emotions. “If you’ll move the quired inch to allow me to pass, it’s all I shall ask,” she assured them. She turned to Carey and gave him a cool little hand. “Goodnignt , , , and thank you so much for the lift home.” “Good-night, Sue.” Carey was as formal as she; he stood at the foot of the stairs, with his gray hat in bis hand, and an unreadable ex­ pression in his eyes. Sue squeezed past the couple on the porch, “Goodnight, Cyn and Michael . . “Where -did that cold wind blow from?” Michael whistled in amaze­ ment. “And here we thought two were all lovey-dovey—” “Well, think again!” and iblack-haired man turned on heel, strode down -the walk to his waiting car, and roared away into the night. “He’s mad,” said Cynthia in awe. “And I thought he never got angry.” “He doesn’t often,” said Michael, “and for some reason, I seem to be included in it. I wonder why?” and he put a preplexed hand to the back of his red hair. Sue tiptoed past her mother’s door in the -dim light of the lone shaded bulb on the landing. There was a restless movement inside the room as she passed. Mom must be awake, she decided, and retraced her steps. Her mother’s eyes were wide and roving in the dimness of the room, her fingers against the coverlet. “Awake, Mom?” Sue into the chair beside the slipped her hand over her mother’s wasted fingers. “Mm, Yes, Lying here watching the shadows on- the ceiling. Where were you, Sue?” “Out riding with Carey.” There was no sense in telling hei’ more than "that. “It’s such a lovely night. Cooler,, and so clear that the stars are bigger than usual, and so close to the earth. Did you miss me?- Cyn was here.” “Yes, I know. I heard her crying. Did she quarrel with Michael?” “But they’ve made up again now. They’re out on the porch. How do you feel, Mom?” 'Sue’s voice was very gentle. Mom wouldn’t want to go to -the sanitarium, her daugh­ ter knew instinctively in her heart. Perhaps she’d think that ithe girls merely wanted to get rid of her. “Mom.” It was hard to find a way' to tell her. “Dr. Reynolds was talking about a sanitarium for you. Did he mention it to you?” Her mother’s head turned rest­ lessly. “He did say something. He said J’d improve faster. But I know it can’t be arranged. There just isn’t' enough money. Why, after we pay the. doctor bill—” You’re > not to worry about bills. Or about anything else. Would you mind going—if the doctor could arrange it? taken care so .often to “But the ’ “There’ll you the his Remedy — Return ac­ cumulated empties. Put them back into circulation. Check your basemer® today. Bring them to nearest Br ewers Retail store or telephone for pick-up.Time with with wore , two strand The maid-of Hot pavement is a sworn enemy of your tires. Let us be your ally with our Goodyear factory-approved tire-saving methods and materials. Repair­ ing or vulcanizing applied in time saves a lot of unnecessary, expensive trouble. 0 YOUR tMutfa Jr 4 DEALER she’s crying all the papers tomorrow you’ll know now for sure, you take my word for it see her tonight? Please, “I could kick myself all the way over there for being such “a fool,” said1 Michael in a hushed voice. He leaned over and kissed her cold cheek. “I can see you’re going to be a swell person to have in the family, Sue”—and dashed for the -door. “Take care of her, Carey. Better make her some coffee, she looks frozen,” and the door banged behind him. ■Sue sighed in heart-felt relief and •leaned back against the cushions. “No, don’t Carey. I’ll just rest here a minute and then go home.” The man rose to his feet in lence, opened his cigarette case, lected -a cigarette and lighted “Weren’t you rather overlooking opportunity?” he asked, his eyes tightened at the corners, his lips firm and straight on the cigarete. Sue said: “Wlhat?” and opened her -eyes. “Didn’t you stop to think- here was your chance to get on the rebound.” “Michael?” asked Sue, in derment. “Michael,” . affirmed Carey. “You’re in love with him. Oh, I know—--I’ve been watching you.” Sue flushed, mutinously. “HaVe you forgotten that I’m engaged to you?” she asked hotly. Her eyes were throwing sparks at him. ■Carey didn’t answer, nor move for a long moment. Then he walked to an ashtray and crushed out the cigarette with his strong fingers. “I made arrangements today foi’ your mother to go to .a sanitarium in the valley.” His voice was expres­ sionless. “We’re not married yet!” She was on her feet, her weariness for- gotten in -blind anger. “No—said Cafey coolly. "But the doctor says she can’t be moved before next week. If we file out intentions tomorrow, we can be married by then.” Sue scowled up into his inscrut­ able eyes. “I don’t understand you at all! Why do you have to buy a wife?” Very soon after that, Carey took her home, tucking her into the gray sedan with a distant courtesy that was bewildering. “Are we the same people who were laughing over our coffee cups early this morning? He was so swell all morning—and I kissed him before he went away. And now—•” She turned her head to look at him. .Slouched over the steering wheel, his hands gripping it tightly Ills eyes durltly on tlie road, «> Michael and Cynthia were on the front porch in the moonlight, un­ ashamedly in each other’s arms. “Don’t ask us to move,” Said Cyn­ thia with a somewhat shaky laugh. Her rumpled blonde head was just the right height for Michael’s shoulder. Sue was conscious of a pang that’ was almost physical in its intensity. Was it that she was jealous—-of Michael? Or was it sim­ ply that she was so tired and that there was no one she could run BrewingJndustry ( . (Ontario) Snelgrove Tire and Electric phone 18 fluttering dropped bed, and bother about coffee, si- se- it. an -that him, won- KHIVA Miss Marie Corriveau, of St. Joseph, is spending a few weeks with Mr. and Mrs. Urban Ayotte. Misses Joan Baker and Donna Eagleson had their tonsils removed at Mrs. Godbolt’s Hospital on Mon­ day of last week. Mr. and Mrs. John Hartman and Donald, of Detroit spent the week­ end with Mr. and Mrs. A. Hartman Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Gelinas. Gerard and Marion and Mrs. Regis Denomme, of Drysdale, spent Sun­ day with .Mr- and Mrs. Clement McCann. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Jolly, of Windsor, Mrs. ^Georgina Baron and Donald, of Grosse Ille, were recent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. A. Hart­ man. Miss Anne Hanover, of Buffalo, is- visiting with her sister, Mrs. Earl Stebbins. Mr. and Mrs. John Hanover and Mary, of Buffalo, and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Nichols and Lillian, of Kin­ kora, visited recently at_.the home of Mr. ana Mrs. Earl Stebbins. Miss Anne ‘Hanover, of Buffalo, and Shirley and William Hanover, of Cleveland, 0., are spending their vacation with the Stebbins’. pink and streamers She wore bow-knot chose -1 Exeter Ontario This is the time of year to kill weeds. 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You’ll be well again, sooner than you know. Then we can all be together again.” “With both of iny big girls mar­ ried soon,” whispered hei- mother. “I can scarcely believe it. What will I do Without you?” Reynolds will propose did last year. And this say yes instead of your hands in horror then you “Then Dr. again, as he time you’ll throwing up at the idea. Just think — wouldn’t have to pay your doctor bill!” “Susie! Stop your babbling!” But her mother’s cheeks were pink in the half-light from ithe hall and a smile pulled at the corners of her pale lips, “Then you will go?” Sue’s soft voice was eager. Her mother drew a little breath. “Yes. I’ll be a good soldier. It’ll be so much better for you, Sue. You’Ve worked so hard.” i “Oh, me, it doesn’t matter about me! It’s just getting you well again as soon as possible.” It had' been easier than she had expected. Mom Slept better than usual that night, and morning found the entire Francis morale improved. They hid the morning paper from mom and themselves tried fo ignore tlie headlines and eat a substantial 'breakfast. But Sue’s backbone wilted when 'Carey appeared soon after lunch, “Get someone to stay with your mother, can you?” he said, “If we filo our intentions today We Can get the license Saturday morning and be married that night.” • (Continued Next Week) Next Week; Sue mid Carey iiihkc plans for their marriage. Slid real* izes more definitely than before on what; strange terms she is to bo* COind a bride. WINCHELSEA Threshing in the order of the Mrs. Warner London, spent week with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wal­ ters. Mrs. S. Miller, of Cromarty, spent a few days recently .with Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Batten. Mrs. Wm. Walters and Margaret visited on , Friday last with Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Clarke, of Farqu­ har. Mr. Robt. McEwen, of Petrolia, called on friends in this commun­ ity recently. Mr. and Mrs. C. Horton family, of Lumley, spent one king last week .with C. Gilfillan. Mr. Frank Brock with Mr. and Mrs. Exeter. Miss Jean Gilfillan had an oper­ ation on Wednesday last for ton­ sils at Mrs. Godbolt’s Hospital, of Exeter. Quite a number from this com­ munity attended the reception held at Kirkton on Friday night for Mr. and Mrs. Norman Johns. Mr, and Mrs. George Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hern and Helen spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Edd. Hotham, of Delaware. Miss Wilma Veal, of Exeter, spent a few days last week with Mr. and Mrs. Don Penhale. Miss Betty Sims, of Crediton, spent a few days recently with Miss Gladys Batten, (Intended for last week) Miss Wilma Veal, of Exeter, spent the week-end with Mr? and Mrs. Don Penhale. Miss Marilyn Horn, of Zion, spent the week-end with Misses June and Wilma Wa-lters. Miss M. Allison, of St. Thomas, is spending a few days with her aunt, Mrs. Freeman Homo. Mr, ' ' and Ivan week with Glenn, of Brinsley, Bob returning with them Miss Donna Wright, of Exeter, spent a few days last week with her sister, Mrs, Harold Clark. Miss Minnie Horn,’ of Exeter, visited on Thursday last with Mr. and Mrs. J. Johns, isthe community day. , and family, af few days last Mr. and ■of and eve- Mrs. spent Monday Roy Brock, of and Mrs. .Sherwood Brock spent one evening last Mr. and Mrs. Goldwin for a few days. the Mrs. Alice Darbey, Mr. and Mrs. James Darbey and Barry, of Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Tweney, of Hamilton; Mr. and Mrs. Ross Tay- Orland and Donald, Mr. and Miss Betty Lou Mrs. Milton 1 Billie, of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas of Byron; of London; Mrs. Melissa George Bui­ lor, Mrs. John Prance, Schwartz, of Exeter) ’ Gower, - Geraldine and Woodstock; LI.. —_ Kirkham and Wayne, Miss Marion Brown, Mrs. Thomas Bullock, Gardiner, Mr. and Mrs. lock, Mr. and Mrs. John Bullock, Mr. and Mrs. William Bullock, Roy and Jean and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bullock, of Parkhill. Sales and Service A TRY A CLASSIFIED!IT PAYS! Phone 60w, Dashwood Mrs. DURO For Increased Production with a MOUNT CARMEL Mrs. Jos. 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