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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1938-4-27, Page 2THE BRUSSELS POST ;WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2?th, 1131 „ ENTITLED "Out of the Storm" By Peter Munday SYNOPSIS Gale Desmond has gone to I{enya as goVelnes'e of the two children of Marion and Alec Redfern, She hears from them of, Major McAllist- err called by Marion their local mystery man of whom they know very little. While out rifling her horse bolts during a sterni. Seeking shelter at tibe only house 1n sight she finds here'elf the guest of 'McAllister. She fends him most hospitable under his shell of reserve, hint, She is much attracted to A. few days later he calls at the Redfern's to acquire for her. McAllister calls frequently at the home of the Redferns once the break Is made, but continues' his re- serve to the rest of his neighbors. Though nothing Is said Gale is con cieus of his deep regard for her and she freely admits to her. self his attraction for her. Ile reveals his love for her but says there is something he must tell her. When a young officer be had been 'infatuated with Muirel Hem- ingway, a married woman who committed suicide when her hus- band become aware of the affair. He had handed in his Papers. Gale is astounded and asks until to -morrow to think it over. "What is it?" she asked quickly, blinking in the light of the lamp Marion was holding. It was still wanting half an hour to dawn. "It's John—he's' 111. Alec thinks its only malaria, but I'm sure ft's something worse. He's running a •,,.3''' r:RERRlite r,�vs-aa•�.,,r.%�i CHILDREN of all ages thrive on "_CROWN BRAND", CORN SYRUP. They never tire of its delici- ous flavor and it really is so good kr them—so give the children "CROWN BRAND" every day. e Leading physicians pro- nounce 'CROWN BRAND" CORN SYRUP a most satis- factory atisfactory carbohydrate to use as a milk modifier in the feeding of tiny infants and as an energy producing food for growing children. THE FAMOUS ENERGY FOOD The CANADA STARCH COMPANY Umaed Follow summer to its all -year home. Thrill to golf under blue skies, relax on'warm sands. For a winter vacation or a longer stay, there is never a dull moment. And living costs are very moderate. Choose your own route. Fares apply direct or via the Canadian Rockies, Vancouver and Vic - o rboth dlrecttk s Franciscoo San in one FULL INFORMATION AS TO ROUND TRIP • STANDARD FARE • TOURIST FARE • COACNtFARE On Appheafion to ens Aged 'CANADIAN NATIONAL terrible temperature. He's 111. Gala' ---f' Her eyes filled with tears. "Alec's going to Nakuru for the doctor, "Tip be with you in five minutes!" Gale was already on the floor, dressing as she had never dressed in her life before. 'When she went into the child's bedroom she found Marion bending over the bed where John lay tossing from side to side, his Tittle features puckered up with pain, his, face flushed with an unnatural colour. One look at him was sufficient to tell Gale that here was no ordinary bout of malaria, but far more serious, "His temperature—" choked Marion, fighting hack her tears. "We must get it down----'' Gale nodded, and called the ayah, who slept in a little alcove off the veranda. Telling her to take charge of Betty, she then hurried out to arouse Jerogi, and nee about fires and hot waiter, Dawn came, and turned to day, but in the sick room the tight went on, Gale and Marion scarcely ut- tering a word beyond a whispered comment or two as, they tried with hot blankets and water bottles to induce the perspiration that would result in a drop in temperature. Jock, Muriel Hemingway, her love—everything was relegated to the background for the time being, She had no time to think. The Dark Angel hovered too near to allow- for an instant of relaxa- ticn. At nine o'clock she managed to find time to tell Jerogi to make tea, and taking a cup back with her to the bedroom, forced Marion to drink it. When site put the cup down, Manion swayed and 'would have Wien but. for Gale's ready arm. "My baby—" she whispered. 'Oh—please—please God don't let him die—" Gale steadied her with a supple arm. "The doctor'll be here noon," she said, "If11 be all right then." An hour later Redfern returned, bringing with him a man Gale had not previously seen. He was' intro- duced to her as Doctor Hemingway and 'Redfern explained hurriedly as they divested themselves of their coat§ that the regular doctors' 1n Nakru was out on a district case, and that by sheeer good Luck Dr. Hemingway happened to be stay- ing at ere club, having broken a journey to the capital to have a look round Nakuru, and the district. Gale scarcely heard him. She waited only till the doctor had en- tered the sitting -room and put his things' on the table when she led him straight away to the sickroom. * a * Somewhere In the house a clock struck seven, At the sound, Gale raised her head and mechanically counted the strokes, When the last had died into trem- bling silence, she bent her head once more and resumed the task upon which she was engaged, She was writing a note. When she carne• to the bottom of the sago, she added her signature, and wailed, for the ink to dry, leaning back in her chair with closed eyes, I;.° was the first time she had :rt dawn the entire clay, and her Mule' felt cold with fatigue, The fleeter had pronounced John's !1!- u -ss to he a severe case of cerebral malaria, and although the little 'help was a trifle better be was by an Waits Outof danger. The doctor and Marion were with hint now. Gale had been given no time to think, Telt evert see she had, with, nut knowing it, undergone a corn - 'thee 1ranafoematlon, During the terrible boors that pre, eede,d the arrival of the doctor, her mental process had been radically upset, and unco.nsclously, she had absorbed an entirely new cyte of values'. So she had written eo McAllister, party to explain why she had net let him know anything, and :partly to tell him what he was waiting to hear, I She had not said a great deal, hat 1,' was enough, "I fees very male" she had writ. fen. "Pbe last few hours 'have taught ane whet a fleeting thing haplpiness is—and I reallse now there is' only one thing that emits, and that is love. 'So it's all right, Jock, Come to see me tomorrow," She folded the nate, placed it in an envelope and addressed it to Me - Allister. Then she called Jerogi. "Send Okoro over with this to- night,' she directed. "It is' impor- teat," Ile took it, and lett the room, A few minutes later there came. atap at the door, and Alec Red- fern 'put his head round. "The doctor will be staying the night, Gale," he said. "Can we—" 'Of course. 171 get his room ready at once." He gave her a glance of concern. 'Can't Jerogi do it " he enquired "You look worn out," "I'm all right,'' she said cheer- fuly, "I'll have a rest praseutly, How is John now?" 'Improving." He swallowed. "I can't ,thank you, Gale—" "I did nothing except help Marion. Go and tell ayah I want her in the spare room, please -9. He nodded, and went off down the passage. As she went about the task of getting the spare room ready, Gale's brow was' wrinkled in thought. She had taken an instant liking to the quiet man with grey hair whom Alec had introduced as Dr, Hemingtway, but it was only now that the name struck her with a sense of familiarity, Where had she heard it before?' Recently too, she thought. Then like a flash memory came to her aid- It was' the same name as that of the woman who' had play- ed such a part In Jock's life! For a moment the shock was ter- riSc, and then she rallied her com- mon sense. It could only be a co- incidence, she argued. After all, it was' a common enough name. She had little or no opportunity of seeing .the doctor again that night. Marion insisted on taking the first 'half of the night watch at John's' bedside, so Gale went to bed and set her alarm clock for three a.an. When she crept into the sick- room at ten past three, Marion was seated quietly at the bedside, her eyes fixed on the face of the sleep- ing child, "Howe is he?" Gale whispered. "/lie's' slept for over an hour—" Marion's eyes were wet. 'He—he's' going to get better—" Gale's arms' went around her with a wordless gesture of comfort. Then with a few whispered instructions to call the doctor If John awoke, Marion tient out of the room, leav- ing eaveung Gale in charge, .Slowly the rest of the night passed, until the outline of the window could, be seen against the first glimmering light in the east, The top of the window was open, and there stole into the room the faint fragrance of drenched roses. Gale hen,t over the sleeping child and listened to his breathing, It Was calm and regular, and his skin felt cool to the touch. Her iieart was' singing as she raised hes head again. Dawn wee coming, sweeping the mist and shadows before it, and with it was coming the day. There was joy in heir heart, a joy that was akin to pain, for with the clay she shadow that threatened to wreck the1r happiness had taken fight and John way going to get better, She listened with bated breath as a rainbird awoke, and tilled the Sleeping garden with liquid liar- mone, singling its' song of joy and gladness for the glory that wits meting, When, Marion and the doctor came in an hour later, she was smiling. CHAPTER V. With the Dawn. Jerog; melded wisely ,Pts features' twisted Into a grin, "Him be no geode' he in'onounced with an air, "LAM night trim take letter but he no go there," 'Whet do you mean?" Gale's heart bed almost missed a beat, It Was, after breakfast, and Jerogi bad waited till .Alec and the dealer had .left the table to tell Gale hitt nriwe. Ile nodded again. "That boy him very frightened, PICOBAC PIPE TOBACCO FORA MILD.000L SMOKE 1 -lien say he Ito tutee go 'dross river in night, Ile was very sad iu•9u lib by river, "Oh." Gale sank batik in the chair, her eyes wide with dismay. "Wltet'e is my letter now?” 1 give him nether one boy this morning, II!m go away just now, Nearly there now," "Why didn't you come anal tell me last n'Ig1tt?C' demanded Gale. 'Missy sleep!'' he stated. That was true, Bet if she only known! Site dismissed the boy with a weary gesture. She felt sick at heart. To thik Jock should have waited in vain all day to hear from bet—and then to find the eight hied conte without a word +It seemed as if ]rale intended to try him to the uttermost limit, And there was nothing she could do, He would have the note now, at any rate, and when lie read It, he would understand, Blit slie would have given anything' to have spared him the night she knew he would have endured—a night of torment, thinking—what? She got up and walked restlessly to the edge of the steep. If only she could get away for an hop' and ride over there. To him, But there was too much to do. The cares of the house had fallen on her shoulders, and there was Betty and the ayah to see to Is well And by that time it would be lunch. Marion, too, would want a rest later on --she must psosess her soul in patience until the afternoon. He would ride over then, * ' * At half -pest five that afternoon, Gale was standing at the gate, watching the changing dgltts on the hills as' the shadows of the coming night closed in upon them. There was a feeling as of icy fingers clutuhiug at her heart, Why had Jock not come or sent word? He must know that she would be waiting for hint? Where was he— what haat happened? Even to her- self she dared net admit the fear that stalked at her side. Surely—and then sle disenieied the thought for the hundredth time. Jock wasn't that tort. He would eave waited, He wasn't 11 coward - And yet it persisted, Why had- n't he come? What fires terror waited for her over there on the ether side of the valley? • ,Sbe looked up, to see elemhtgway Coming down the path. "I'ni afraid I startled you," he. apologised, "You didn't really,'' she said. "It was only I was so deep in itlought I didn't hear you approach." She forced a smile, "•Marlon—Airs. Redfern—tells me you are staying another night. Does that mean John—" had "No," he hastened to assure her, '"The little chap is really cut of danger, 11. is only that as I happen to be at a loose end; Radfera. Ethel, Ont. Phone 22-$ tIt nght I might as well stay here I r r as at Nakuru and it saves 'him journey in until tomorrow," HAROLD W. LOVE General Insurance Agent a ELMER B. BELL B A "I think lee an excellent idea;' , • a replied' Gale, More for some- Barrister, Solicitor, Etc thing to say then Because shs was' I Phone 20X • Brussels, Ont. interested, she wont on; "Are you out here on a holiday, Doctor -"—'"" ` Hemingtway?" She paused, and James McFadzean then laughed. "I mean one d-- " associate doctors with 1toCd somehow. And we've broken e. Yours with a vengeance!', He welled. "I don't mind. I am happy that I happened to be in Nakuru. But lee not really on a holiday, I'm looking for someone!" "Really? Do you mean -dome. one who has, disappeared?" (TO BE CONTINUED) Bossom Time May 12 The Niagara Peninsula. Blr;rsoil" time Committee, on the advice ti tete Vin.elantl Experimental S •tion, lately advanled the opening ti le of "Blossom Time" to May 12, six days earlier than ushal. The change wars necessary owing to the rapid •development of fruit blossom bads tfils year. Have You Insured Your Isar ? ? If Not, Why Not ? Protect your property and your earnings by Insuring against Pnb- lc Liability and Property Damage It is better to have Insurance feel not need it, than it is to need. it 'ted not have 9. Lowest Rates — Best Companies (Courteous Service) Think it over Mr, Automobile owner 1t will pay you to see me first I can save you money. 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