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The Brussels Post, 1938-10-12, Page 2THE MUSSELS S PO T "1'ir DNESrDAY, QO QA231 12 X935 ANNOUNCING nother New Thrillin Rornantic Story Read It Now Don't Miss It Started Last Week ENTITLED I1 Girl Adrift 13v Peter Munday As .'There is nothing, thank you,' Pam exclaimed breathlessly. If only he world go away She felt resentful, yet she realised that sh•e had brought it all on- herself. Perhaps he was trying to be ldnd. The attendant, fafliug to see a policedan, was watching, He had summed up the situation with a practised eye. and knew he need no longer fear for bis money. The toff would pay, The "toff" did pay. He had also summed up the situation, and realis- ed that this girl with the white pale and burning eyes was starving. He turned to the attendant, and placed some money on the counter. ''Take what the lady owes You out of that," he directed curtly, "And let me have two fresh cups of coffee, please." 'Yes sir " The man hastened to obey, and the young man turned back to Pam. You must forgive me," he said. "You can aunts me a you like, but=' His smile was friendly—"I hope you won't'." Pam looked tiredly at him- "I' is kind of you," she said in a Iow voice. "That's an right. then," he ex- claimed in a relieved tone, 'Now we'llhave more coffee. Personally I can do with another cup. What about you?" He paused uncertain- ly, wondering what he cauld lo. To oger her money was unthinkable, and yet if he slid not, what would become of her? The attendant pared the coffee before them, and the young man reached out for the sugar. 'Er—won't you have something else?" he blurted out. "I mean— if you would allow me---" Pam gave him a swift glance, the colour flooding her cheeks again, and then receding, leaving herd whiter than before, Charity from g She closed closed her eyes and swayed. b"Fiero l say—drink this---" Her rescuer sounded alarmed. Pam looked up. 'Thank you," she said brav;:y, and took the cup. i She shook her head when he repeat - brought the toeing out into the ed his request that she should have car something to eat, and called herself roadway and turued into the side- ed fool as she did so. If she had to street in a manner that would have accept charity, she might as well done credit to a Tourist Trophy do the thing properly, she argued. racer, But some devil inside her refused Pam had a dim impression that came stiffiv, and the frosty blue to let her accept more than she she was being Tricked up off the eyes sparlded angrily. "You are was forced by circumstances to do• I ground althouph how she got there quite mistaken, I assure you." When site bad finished, she plac- she could not •demember, There was For a few pregnant seconds they in her know what to de•—eo 1 brought you hereto "I See," she said quietly, There was a short pause, Then-- II-4M hen—`'.4M 1 supposed to that* you for thatV' she asked bitterly. "1 hope you Won't attempt to do anything et the sort," 1 -le purpose, ly took no notice of 1107 sarcasm, or else he did not see 1t, "I've been - seeing what 1 could! rakoup for something in the way of supper, Alter that----" Bam •sighed, Wearily. "Yes?" sale queried. "Jotter. that:" "You'll be more like yourself. Then we eau disease what you are going to do." "Why did you bring me here?" He looked puzzled, "But I have told you," b.e said, "1 didn't know what else to do with you. I have an aunt at WWnble- hon, it's true, hut as it was rather late---" 'Really? You must tell me about her some day!' Pena's tone watt unmistakable, and her host flushed, "I'm sorry if I hate upset you," he exclaimed defensively. "1 could hardly leave you lying onthe pave- ment, could I? I mean—you don't think I—" His Jaw dropped, and he stared at her in consternation, "Gool Lord," he added weakly, "I hope you don't chink that—" rat's natural I should, isn't dt?" Pam slipped og the divan, rose to her feet, 'I mean—young men don't go about rescuing forlorn maidens from altruistic motives these days, do they?" she laughed bitterly, "I beg your pardon." The words ed the cup back on the counter. a smell of warm 1•e Her rescuer looked at her with con- • nostrils•, a sense of movement, and cern in his eyes. i then utter oblivion. "I—that is, is there anywhere I ' } can drop you." be asked, purposely Pam tried to focus her ignoring the true state of affairs. "I . several points at once, mean-1've got a car," In the first place, where was Pam stood and retrieved her she? A glance around showed she was is a small roost, tastefully furaishel in rather severe, mod- ernistic style. A grey carpet cover ed the floor, and in the grate a fire sand on attache case, "No, thank you," she replied tersely. •`I am—grateful. But 7 cannot trespass upon your good stood looking at each other, like two adversaries about to cross swords. A sudden doubt assailed Pam. Then a wave of ,bitterness swept over her. No, there was no miss take, There were plenty of hospi- tals to which he could have taken her, The police would have been to that. Men vers alt like that man at the eonfectionary shop where she had worked for three days until the nature any further, Thank you slapping of his face had brought was burning, about her instant dismissal. again t— She was' lying on a - low settee But Defiantly she flung up her head drawn up la front of the fire, and a She gave him a level glance, fleecy rug covered her, "You've been very kind, bat I can For a moment she had to sit with manage. 1 haven't far to go." her hands pressed to her temeles II Passed he turned away, and R'hat time was it? She looked halos you woulsl p1o'Pe1--" Pelt 111115 tel, "When you're starving, you have no preaerel1Ces," site said, "1 have no nalnid above atiPlaer at the raw meat," He led the way into the next room. Over the Meal, they exchaugel little .or uo conversation-, Paul re fused to even think. She bad not realised, Just how hungry site was until ahe sa'w the cola chicken, the ,sliced ham, the iced gpapefruit, and the crisp brown rolls.1 ice' host dict the waiting, and saw her everY want was supplial, unobtrusively plying her with land. Towards the and, he toade coffee, in a percotlator, and produced a silver -mounted cigarette box which be placed at her elbow. Pam gave him a grateful glance. Atter all, she thought, he was try- ing to be nice. She might have fallleu into the hands of some other mem—and she gave a quick shudler, "Wary do you shudder like that?" Her host had introduced himself as Terence Grant, and in turn Pant had told hum her own name. "I was 'thinking it might have been worse," she replied frankly. He lit his cigarette, and glanced at the clock. "It mlgatt easily be called an early breakfast,'' he laughed. "Do you know it's three o'clock?" That at least was true,she re- mita the fit of • walked steadily across the road, around for a clock, and saw one on leaving the young man staring after the top of a bookshelf. Half -past her with bewilderment. With a two'. sh',rug he went across to itis tar, Then memory returned in a flood. ignoring the comment of the stall The colour swept into her cheeks attendant, and started up the in- a burning blush, Of course—the engine, coffee -stall. The last thing she remembered was feeling 111 outside Pam came out from beneath the the station. Hots then, had she arch and crossed Lambeth Road. Where was the station entrance? She wanted to find that waiting - room as soon as she could, for her legs felt weak, and the stars were the room. Pans saw he was stili behaving as if they had gone mad, in evening dress, although lie had The little scene in tr Toffee stall got rid of his overcoat. This had taken it out of her in her tuust be his fiat, she realised, with weakened state, and she was afraid a rush of panic. He must have site was ming to faint, Ahi There brought her here when she was un - was a doer and some steps. She • conscious. began to feel dizzy. if only those i Seeing she was awake, be came lights would stop swinging. Now round to the foot of the couch. they had gone out --the street was I "How do you feel?" he asked, getting darker and darker----- smiling at iter. 'Better, I hope?" The young man in the car gave a j "Where em I." countered Pam stifled exclamation, and swung the ! sitting forward. steering wheel over to the fullest 'I'm afraid you're in my fiat in extent or its are, Queen's Gate," came the reply. In a swift succession of gears he "You nee, when you fainted I didn't come here? As if in answer to her question, a door was opened, and the man who had come to her rescue carne into , Sir Edward Beatty Becomes Freeman of Cranbrook When Sir Edward Beatty, 11,C., LL.D., chair- man and president of the Cana - Cart Pacific Railway, attended Cranbrook's Pioneer Reunion, Fri- day, September b, he received the freedom of the city and heard himself extolled as an outstand- ing Canadian and head of the company Which 40 years ago forged the Crows' Nest Baas link of its great railway system into the rich Kootenay country, Sir Edward is seen receiving a silver tray commemorating the occasion, from Mayor T. I+1, Roberts. Gn Sir Edward's left is Judge G. 11. Thompson who swore him 1i as a freeman of the bustling East Kootenay eity, Ross IL Mcetaster, of Montreal, director of the Cana - Tau Pacific Railway, is at the ex- treme lett'of the picture, Thle, the third ceremony of Its kind in which Sir Edward has participated, Saint John and Vancouver having pre- viously conferred the freedom of their cities, was a joint tribute to Sir Edward and to the pioneers of the road; many of whom were present to see the brilliant cere- mony and -to bear their own. Work of four decades ago praised. Pam looked dismayed. "It is late—" There was another short silence, Grant sat staring across the room, a thoughtful expression in his eHeseemed trying to tormulateyes. e his tthoughtstobe before putting them Into woris. This girl with her air of gallantry, the arro- gant Lift' of her head was more than a match for him when it came to a battle of work', as he knew already. Alport from that, if he made a false move now, he Would. lose all the ground he had gained, and he want- ed to help her. "Look here, Miss Cummings," he said, with an air of deliberately bringing matters to a bead. "I'm afraid you have misconstrued my mtoive in bringing you here. My only object " 'Please don't bother to explain,' Interposed Pam swiftly. "I Cully realise that you were in a quand- ary.' She gave him a satirical smile, r- "I can assure- 7011—" P1COBAC PIPE 1OEIACCO too /1 ha l l U (( (11. SMOKE and hi looked at m, "Did you say something about sapper?" she asked, "I did. It is all ready. But per cli=SNAPSHOT GUIL 'I know," emtarked Pam tersely. "UndortuuateliY, we can't get he-- yond' the fact that I am here, can we?" "You persist in misunderstand, Mg," he (teetered earnestly. "It is not easy to explain when you 'at tribute an ulterior 'motive to every- thJng I do or say." "Do I?" "You know you do," Ha spoke doggedly, a tinge of irritation creep- ing into his tone, "Perhaps I. should have taken you to a police station. The fact remains, I dldu't Pus not in the habit of rescuing—" "Ah!" it bad been the wrong word to use, and Grant reddened. To say he had rescued her was to place her under a sense of obliga- tion. That was Just what he had been trying to avoid doing, and with male clumsiness, had blundered Where he should have trod warily, "I diln't sateen that in the way YOU have taken 71," he said quickly, 'I meant that—oh, you know perfectly well what I meant. I didn't stop to think boyond the tact that I had to get you somewhere." "Are"re you quite certain we're not arguing at cross purposes?" she gasped abrubtly. "Ater all, there Is no shirking the issue, I am down and out, so it's not much use pre- tending that I'm not is it " She rais'el her eyes and. looked directly at him. 'You very kindly came to my aid in a most awkward predica- ment, It was klnd of you, for it met have been apparent I had de- Ilberately ordered that Pie know- ing I coutin't Pay for it," `Believe me, I understand—" "Do you? I don't think anyone can understand tvho has not been Anywa the fact remains• that you did rescue me—both then and after- wards, Therefore---" She shrug- ged her thin shoulders. Grant rubbed his chin. 'And' -now stoat?" Pam looked at him suspiciously - HAROLD W. LOVE Ethel, Ont. — Phone 22 -8 - General Insurance Agent Pi MFR 4. BELL R A 1� Barrister, Solicitor, Etc. 1 DECORATIVE SILHOUETTES^ Phone 20X _^. Brussels, Oat James McFaczean Howick Mutual Fire Insurance —Also -- -Hartford Windstorm —Tornado Insurance —Automobile Insurance 'Phone 42. Box 1, Turnberry tit Brussels, Ontario JAMES TAYLOR Licensed Auctioneer for the County of Iluron. Sales attended to in all parts of the country, Satisfaction Guaranteed or no pay. Orders left at The 'Post' promptly attended ao, Belgzave Post Office PHONE:.— Brussels Phone 14.r.9 Since the puppy Is likely to move, a photographic flash bulb, which gives an instantaneous flash of light, was used in making this silhouette. PHOTOGRAPHIC silhouettes are a source of decorative pictures —and camera fun—which every snapshooter should try, The arrange- ments are simple—a white sheet stretched over a doorway, or divi- sion between two rooms, with a strong light behind it and the cam- era set up in front. By arranging his subjects in front of this brightly illuminated sheet, the clever photographer can con- struct any number of imaginative or story -telling pictures. Costume snaps are particularly Interesting in silhouette, and there are possiblll, ties for many humorous pictures of the "it -can't -be" variety. For instance, a juggler can be pie' lured keeping a dozen or two balls or bottles in the air at one time, or a camper can be pictured with two skillets, flipping a dozen flaptacks at one shot, In both these pictures, the objects to appear In the air would be cut from black paper or cardboard and pinned to the sheet at proper points, The sheet must be, stretched evenly, as wrinkles will show in the pictures, Lighting behind the sheet should also he as even al pessthle, Five feet is a suitable distance from lamps to sheet, Three sixty -watt Inside -frosted elec- tric bulbs will provide enough light to give good results with five -second time exposures, using a box camera with its lens at widest opening, or other cameras at Iens stop f.11. To stop ntdl'ement when pets or small children are appearing In silhouette, use a flash bulb behind the sheet. Of, with two or three large aims flood bulbs snapshots can be taken. When using the flash bulb, some- one can flash It at the correct mo., ment at an "okay" signal from the person operating the camera. There should be sufficient light, from un- shaded regular household bulbs, be- hind the sheet' for the "cameraman" to see the silhouetted images and to know when to give his "oltay" signal, When the silhouette is snapped, of course, all lights must be turned oft in the room which contains the camera and subject. Unless this is done, detail in the aubiect will show, spoiling the silhouette effect, The photographer altould also he watch- ful of stray light from windows, and mirrors which might catch light from tho illuminated sheet and throw it toward the shadow side of the subject, 111 John van Guilder. D • A. RANN FURNITURE FUNERAL AMBULANCE :I SERVICE Licensed Funeral infector and Embalmer Phone 36, Brussels NOW IS mg TIME TO NAIL YOUR HARNESS REPAIRED N CH.APN� .. M Brussels, Ont. 4