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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1939-2-22, Page 6THE BRUSSELS POST WN D•N.QSp ,Y, 1P113, aznd, 1939 b�n't Miss Reading Thi Smart New Novel Started in last e is q zf 1 1 ENTITLED BL1T By Stella Scott Sally was pale with excitement, her eyes were a.aparkle, and Colin Davidsou's face lit up as she entered the room, He has a 'p.actical h:e's?- ness man, but he was about to do an unpractical thing, and he knew it. For three days he had told himself at old interval there was no earthly ! reuse in making a berth for Sally 1 Dale, yet he knew he meant to keep her in his employ, 'there was some thing' about bet he found irreslstable '--a sparkle to life. Both in his business and bis leisure hours fascinating women showed themselves willing to please him. He had been infatuated b7 more than one, but there was some- thing about this girl that was dif- ferent. Not only did she bring the happiness of laughter with her, but a sense of serenity and peace. He felt it the moment she entered the room, and told himself though it might seem unbusiness -like to mann- facture a job for her, probably it would turn out to be a very wise step. Of course the girl would be at sea at first, but in the end she would, more than earn her salary. With that idea he told her to sit down in business -like tones, and then asked if she knew anything about 'secretarial work. Sally had to admit she did not, "That's ail to the good," Colin declared, undaunted, "As long as you can type and your shorthand is not too bad that's all I need for a secre- tary. You will start Monday, and your hours will be the -same as new. I propose to give you a month's trial to see how you shape, "Oh, I do hope -I'll give satisfac- tion," Sally burst out. Her face was radiant, her heart was beating ex- citedly. Shewas longing to throw things into the air, do a war dance, anything to show her gladnes, Of course none of these things would fit in with her new status as Titivate secretary to Mr. Colin David- son, But though, she might control her limbs to becoming sedateness, she could not keep glalness from her eyes and voice as she said— "Thank you; I'll do my best, to please you." erre you will," he answered brusquely business -like, "I•Iold your- self in readiness to start on Monday WALKER'S FUNERAL unUI William Street, Brussels, Ontario PERSONAL ATTENDANCE 'Phone 65 Day er Night Catts MOTOR HEARSE B G. WALKER Embalmer and Funeral Director. .at northing then. Good-bye." He too telt absurdly light-hearted over what was docketted in his mind as a business transaction. Of course Bab was pleased. In spite of Sally's delight it would have been hard not to be. At the same time he thought it extremely rad that his chief shuuid indulge in a private secretary. He threw out !hints, trying to find from Sally if he'd been what be call- ed "fresh with her." But Sally was able to reply truthfully that David- son had been more than business- like. "Oh, well," Bob conceded, "it will be a cushion job." He was quite right, it was e, cushy job. Sally took her first week's pay with the uneasy feeling it was money for nothing. "Yea know I haven't really earned this;" she faltered. "I wish you could find more work for me, Mr. Davidson," He laughed, and told her she was pro'ving very satisfactory. As n. matter of tact Colin was delighted with her, not particularly as a private secretary, though she did all that was required well enough. But it was not for her capabiliites he engaged her, He knew and admitted that now. But he was too sane to lose his head completely, to pitch- fork himslf into an affair without weighing oast the pros and cons, yet after watching Sally closelp tor a week he decided she was worth while. Quito unaware that she was on trial. not for her work, but for temp erament and personality, Sally had the surprise of her life when she was Putting on her bat and coat on the second Friday of her new position es Colin Davidson's secretary. "Are you doing anything this even- ing, Mies Dale?" be asked casually. "No," said Sally wonderingly. Bob had been sent up North on a business commission which meant there was nothing doing for Sally. They were both thoroughly upset about it because it was Sally's birth- day on Sunday, and Bob an dsbe had Planned to have a day in the country, and Bob was giving her her engage- ment ring—a real celebration it was to Have been. And now it would have to be postponed tor a whole week, as Bob wouldn't be back before Monday night, Having answered "No," Sally was moving 'toward the door when Colin added— "Perhaps you wonid have dinner with me, and we might go to a theatre afterwards." He flung out the invitation as though it were the most ordinary thing in the world. Sally turned, wondering if she had heard right. "Would you care to come?" ne asked„when she did not speak, And he looked at her out of eyes that had a telling way with tllean. Sally THE WORLD'S GOOD NEWS will Come to your home every day through THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR. An International Daily Newspaper It records for you tho world's ocean, constructive doings, The Monitor does not exploit crime or sensation; neither does it ignore them, but duals correctively with them, Features for buoy mon and an the family, including the weekly Magazine Section. The Christian Science Publishing Soot011 008, MorwitY Street, Boston,.Maseaohueetts Please enter hay sdbecrijition 10 The Christian 5510006 Monitor los cried et f. year” $12,00 8 months 88,00 3 months $9,00 1 month 51.00 Wednesday Wale, including Magazine Section:1 year 82.00, 8 Mattes 280 address aWry�� 4ripy oa A:awer/ ICation, Bob's a reasonable fellow -al 1I he'll see .that, .And is lvlr, Davidson l ,,3710111(1• ask yen again, just you day 'Yes,' ave,; if Dob should huppce to be Lome, he'll understand right enough," Peer Mrs. Dale t She had had to) harro, a life to tel what seemed good opilorttlnity 'slip. • She neat Have )mown thele 1.. 111 be gauger for Sally in enc , tear:,; Colin Davitlee% Was she willing to run any l•iek Sar the mosey tike lid ea badly needed 1111 Lrr li-ue 'Cr did site stave such far li n L4.1y's gi.oti. css that she be.3 no feat "ice,1 cilppo;,e Bob would ander- sts,ld,' said' SaIIY, but sale sighed, She felt it would be easier i3 Bob didn't understand. In her heart she was afraid, not of Colin D.aviflson-- she knew instinctively that though mi1;,Jt expect some return for givint her a good thne, he would never force so nsuch as a kiss on hes' against her will, No, it was not of him she was afraid, but of herself. 'Without saying a word, hardly even looking at her, he had an un- canny power over her. From the firer, when he was still the awe-inspiring employer and she oily the employee, site had wanted to please flim more than anything, ,Now that he had held out his hands .to her, as it were drawing her up to his 3airlyland of a world for a happy spell, that feeiin„ sire to please him. The thought was still dominant within her, the de filled her brain to the exclusion of all .else—even Bob. Staurrlay *vas a short day, and nor- mally Sally would have been pleased about it, She tried to make herself believe it was because Bob was away she would rather it had been a full 1 working day. Colin Davidson was not in the best of moods, Having taken his time to make up his mind about ,Sally, he wanted her more than anything lu the world. It was a pity she wa.s a working girl. His people would never stand for that, go. marriage was not to be seriously thought of. But though he couldn't marry her, he could be good. to her, give her a wonderful time, and in her enjoy- ment 'find a new zest in life for him- self. Of course the would have to lead 01> to it tactfully and would have to win her atection first. ,Somehow he thought that would not be very d1t- tiouit, He was not out of the way conceit- ed, but he'd caught a, look in Sally's eyes that had gladdened his heart, Apart from that, the was worldly enough 'to realise there was much in his favour—the presents, the good times he would shower on bber. The path should be easy for him. He had meant to follow up Friday's entertainment with a drive into the country, or something of the sort, but his mother had arranged one or her famous Saturday dinners, and would never forgive him if he foiled her. As his people lived in the country, it meant an early start, and getting back late. thence his bad mood. But he meant to have Sunday with Sally Mt had slipped out that it was her birthday—an excellent excuse— and he knew she had no other plans. "I'm going to call or you tomorrow, if I may," he announced, quite matter-of-fattly, as he 'was leaving the offioe, ,Sally still had some letters to finish, "Will ten o'clock be all right ,for you, That 11111 give us a chance to him along to the sea and get us there in time for lunch. Does that appeal to you as a birthday treat " Sally's eyes eparltled. He took that far his auehver, and repeated briefly, "Ten o'clock, Ito -morrow then," and with a smile he was gone. For the rest of that day Sally swung from ,the heights to the depths alternately. In her heart of hearts elle knew she ought not to accept a 50000/1 invitation, She knew also it was useless to ask her moth- er's advice. At last she could bear it no longer, and sent a prepaid wire to Bob, No sooner ,rad she sent it than she wished size had not, He would be sure to say "No," end how could she explain to Mr, Davidson But when Bob's wore came it saki "Of course 4000111 invitation." This lifted a load, from Sally's mind, even though it brought down a scolding on her Head from her mother er for having wired Bob at all, The Dale household was abuzz with excitement preparing for Sally's orating, Her green linen Juniper suit wag specially laundered, a fresh r1bbau was tau1111 for her hat, and 1.3the1's new coat was taken front its hanging in case 11 should he Mold motoring, had the queer reeling that if he wanted her to say "Yes" she would, '11111her it was her wish or not. Iiut 1,0 wait Ater wish. She saw no 1111100 for refusing, "I'd love to go," she stammered, dulling a rosy pink, "But—" "13111 what " he took her up, "They'll be wondering about me at home," "That's easily settled, They ore not on the 'phone? Then we'll send a wire, And now, if you're quite ready—" Still .Sally did not quite believe that such a thing could really be happening, that she, Sally Dale, was going out to dine wit1 Nr. Celia Davidson, the bos. .She still regard- ed him as belonging to quite a differ- ent world from her own. He hailed a taxi, and they drove to a quiet restaurant where the food was excellent and well served. Thep say that to share a meal is the quickest way to friendliness, It ce:•tainly 'was extraordinary how completely at ease Sally felt, Some- how she no longer thought of Colin Davidson as her employer, Away from the office routine of business, he seemed quite different, and gave himself wholeheaodedly to the happ7 task of entertaining her, To Sally, accustomed to the noise and jangle of cheap restaurants, the quiet, comfort of the place and the, expert service was wonderful. For the first time in her life she tasted chamyagne—that golden bey erage, easily the gayest of wines. Afterwards he asked her to choose 11er own play, She had not sent Lover 0' Mine at the Harlequin/tee. It was such a success Colin feared they might not get seats, but he 'Phoned through to the theatre and succeeded in getting a box. A box instead of the .pit or the gallery! Never had Sally enjoyed anything so much, It was a glimpse into a fairy world, and when it was over she ;sighed in real regret. He taxied her home, and she left him with her head full of dreams, but vague misgivings in her heart, Her mother and sister had waited up for her, agog with curiosity. Why had Mr. Davidson taken bar out? Had be fallen in love with her. ,Sally flushed scarlet, and told them not to be silly; and anyway, she was engaged to Bob, Mrs. Dale, putting the false value on money that some people do when they've had too little of it all their lives, tossed Bob aside as of no im- portance compared with Colin David- son. She was eager to know if he had seemed keen, had he wantedto kiss her for instance? "Oh, no," said Sally, on the Ile. Pensive at once, "He was ever se nice," But though ire had not hinted ono word of love, nor attempted the slightest caress, there had been something h1 111s ey08 that warned her the time alight come when he would want to kiss her, Sally was innocent and good, but no girl who waits for her living can remain quite unsophisticated, and she knew Colin Davidson would not waste time and money on a gird, 11111. herself without wanting something In return, ".Perhaim I oughtn't 10 have gone out with him to -night," she reflected a little ruefully. But she bad enjoy- ed it so. She could, net really regret, "I hope Bob won't mind about to- night," o-nigh ," she cold to ;her moaner. "Per- haps he'll think I oteghtu't to have gone out witb Mr. Davidson, Of comae not," Mrs, Dale 00offed such an idea out 0f the way, "As he's Your boss I don't see hoar you 0001(1 do anyilhing else but accept his 9bvi• At ten—before teeny—Sally was ready all spick and span, a happy 111 bubble of excitement. Yolin Pavidson arrived pun0t11a11y, his smart cal creating seMethiuig of a 8001504101) in the little suburban street, (Mr's. Dele'e, 01101 dithers were 1101 the only eyes to watch Sally being 'Ivhleled away; sono OYes watallea with envy 0000 With 011:4 amity, all with w001100, He waited till they 'Wm clear 00 the Mettle before feeling iu hie Pocket dor a present which 11e put. into bar lap, "31081 a little thing to wish yon a•. happy birthday," he said, ip 7118 casual way. (T0 BB CONTINL)BD•) WALTON In British Columbia 'Word nos 0een received here by relatives oe the death of Sane Carter, widow of the late G. I -I. Bloomfield of Sumlmerland, B. L'„ aged 98 years. ,Since the death of her husband; 4 years- ago, she made her home with her daughter, Miss Beatrice Bloomfield, at Fruitdale, B.C. She was a sister of the late Mrs. ,lames, Bolger, Walton, and Mrs. Leonard Sholddce, Sea'fortb, and was 'the last surviving member of the family, ,She was 'born al. Burldsiedglh Castle, Otway, County of Tipperary, Ireland, and came to Canada when quite young. Atter bar marriage to Mr. Bloomfield, they lived in Fg^,ouolivflle tar some years, then moved to Bngland, his native country. After same years in Bingland, they returned to Canada and lived at Winnipeg for several Years, and! 33 years ago they moved to Sunlmerlanti, B.O-, where funeral services were held, Rev. F. Pearson °Dictating. Mrs. Bloomillokl ie' sur- vived by two sons and 4 daughters. and was predeceased; by five o8 her fancily. One son served In tree great war. 6 GAtitwhy let an that space in your basement go to waste? Let es show you how little it costs to tarn it into a game room offering fun and relaxa- tion for young and old. Well do the job quickly and with- out disturbance to the house- hold routine. And, best of all, it's another of those jobs you can finance, if necessary, under the Home Improve- ment Plan. LOCAL ADVERTISER'S NAME HERE '11. 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