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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1950-11-03, Page 7CHAPTER V WHAT HAS GONE BEFORE Lisbeth Carmichael lived with her widow. mother, Gay, when she met John Everton, son of a wealthy manufacturer. At a party given by Cassy Dev- ine, fashion authority Gay met Jon's father. The uEvertons were going to Bermuda and Gay announced she was sail- ing on the same ship. When she returned, she was engaged to Jon's father, Lis believed that Gay was marrying the father of the boy she loved, for money. Gay said, Darling, it's grand to see you. I've missed you fright- fully." rightfully." She kissed Lisbeth. Her mouth was warm and soft. The faint, _familiar fragrance of her perfume was sheer delight, wafting Lisbeth -back magi^ally to the old day's', the happy days. S he kissed her onobher and' clung to 'her. For a :moment everything was as it used to be, everything was all right. Seafort6 Moment Works T. PRYDE & SON Memorial Craftsmen Seaforth Exeter Clinton Seaforth Showrooms Open Tuesday See Dr. Harburn for appoint• meat any other time, or Phone 41-J, Exeter. THE McKILLOP MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO'Y. HEAD OFFICE-SEAFORTH, Ont. OP'leICERS: President - E. J. Trewartha, Clinton Vice -Pres. - J. L. Malone, Seaforth Manager and Sec.-Treas. - M. A. Reid, Seaforth. DIRECTORS: E. J. Trewartha, Clinton; J. L. Malone, Seaforth; S. W. Whit- -more, Seaforth • Chris. Leonhardt, Bornholm; Robert Archibald, •Sea - forth; John H. McEwing, Blyth; Prank McGregor, Clinton; Wm. S. Alexander, Walton; Harvey Fuller, Goderich. AGENTS: J. E. Pepper, Brucefleld; R. F. McKercher, Dublin; George A. Watt,- Blyth; J. F. Prueter, Brod- hagen; Selwyn Baker, Brussels. Gray Paid the taxi driver and he went away. She slipped'' out of her soft tweed coat, tossed her hat aside, talking joyously the while. She pulled off her gloves. On the third finger of her left hand "was a star sapphire of unbelievable proportions. Lisbeth choked, "Gay . . . oh, Gay . . ." Her mother's eyes followed the direction of that fixed gaze. She said, her voice low and a little hard, "Carter Everton and I are eugaged, Lisbeth. You'll have to make up your mind to it. We're going to be married before he leaves for Chicago, next week." Lisbeth turned without a word and left her. She closed the door to her bedroom, but Gay opened it immediately and came in, Lis - beth was lying face down across the bed. Cray said, "You're being very childish, Lisbeth. You know as well as I what our position is. Something had to be done." Liabeth said dully, her voice muffled, "But - not this. We The maid, Jenny, approached and found work." Gay's tone sharpened: "That's' absurd! I have debts, obligations. This marriage is the sensible so- lution. •Carter Everton is attrac- tive, he has wealth, social posi- tion." "Please go away." But Gay came nearer. • She sat on the side of Lisbeth's bed., laid her hand :pleadingly on her shoul- der. It felt taut and hard under her fingers. She said, her voice unsteady, "Darling, you're hurting me dreadfully. I'm doing this as much for your sake as for my own. I want you to have so many things . . . ' Lisbeth sat up. Her eyes were cold. "You needn't bother, Gay. You needn't try to justify your own actions by dragging me into it." The tears behind Gay's lids spilled over. Lisbeth tried to steel herself against them, but the habit of years is not so easily broken. Gay got to her feet. She said, "This marriage -it means more to me than anything ever meant in my life before,, At my age a woman wants sectir"ity, a sense of being taken care of, beloved. I wanted you to know that, Lisbeth, before you make any move to destroy my happiness." Despite herself, Lisbeth was moved by the unmistakable sin- cerity in her mother's voice. After Mr. Everton Left Gay Gave a Party Gay went on not pressing her advantage, although she sensed it: "Carter is leaving for Philadelphia -tonight on business. 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Main Street - Seaforth PHONE 105 t. R. MELADY, D.V.M., V.S. Main Street - Dublin PHONE 80 OPTOMETRIST Her low voice faltered. Lisbeth said starkly, "Don't wor- ry. I'll be good. I haven't any- thingagainst him." She asked then, "Is Jon coming??"' "I doubt it" There was cold vindictiveness in her mother's tone. "Jon hates me. He's made it rather plain." "And me," thought Lisbeth, "because I'm your daughter." Her eyes were wide and dry, staring at Gay, but there were tetra in her heart . - Lisbeth was quite at dinner, but Carter Everton scarcely noticed, so absorbed was he in Gay. He looked serene and happy. Jon, he explained somewhat lamely, had regretted his inability to, be with them, but he was busy, Lisbeth nodded and smiled and answered politely wben she was Spoken to. As soon as possible after dinner she excused herself and went to ther room . She was standing at the window, looking out, when Gay opened the door, Gay said wistfully, "Darling, don't be so cold and distant. 1 can't bear it" And then she said, less wistfully, "I've called some People. We're going to have 'a party. I want everyone to know I'm 'back." "But -Mr. Everton?" "Carter's gone. He had to catch a train at ten. Come on, sweet. Be human." Her fingers curled around Listeth's. "Jenny's making sandwiches." Within an hour the apartment was overflowing with people, hazy with smoke, deafening with sound. Music and talk and laughter. Shrill, amused voices, congratu- lating Gay , The word "hooked" fell often on Lisbeth's ears, and each time she cringed. It was nearly midnight when she caight Gay's distress signal from across the room. Gay said thickly, "Darling, I reel terrible. I think I'm going to die. Please help me." Gay always thought she was go- ing to die. Lisbeth went automat- ically through the routine of get- ting her undressed and into bed. She turned off the light and dos- ed Gay's door quietly. And went, with a sense of acute reluctance, back to the party. Reid Terry caught her hand as she passed, drawing her down on the couch beside him. He was obviously drunk, maudlin with self pity. He said, "'S cruel of Gay, jilting me for an of man with millions!" The said, Jenny, approached and stood before Lisbeth; 'her glance travelling uncertainly around the room. She said, "There's a young man in the hall, wants to see your mother. His name's Everton.". Lisbeth was on her feet, her heart pounding. She eluded Reid's detaining hand and crossed the room swiftly, her thoughts in shak- en disorder. Jon Everton here, at this hour. And wanting to see Gay . . . Even in the hallway the sounds of revelry were clear, if slightly muted. Jon stood there, tall ant straight and unbending. He said, "Hello Lisbeth," and his voice was as cold as his cold, gray glance. Her own greeting was scarcely audible. Jon said, "I must apologize for coming at this hour, but my father wired me. He left a brief case here containing important papers which he must have tomorrow morning. He wants me to bring it to him at once." Lisbeth moved on leaden feet toward the closet where Carter Everton's coat and hat had hung. There on the floor w±:s a thin leather case. Lisbeth stooped and picked it up and handed it to Jon -wordlessly. For what amid ' she say, what explanation could she make that would not harm Gay irretrieve- ably. Gay, who had said, "Jon hates me. He's made it rather plain." Who had said, too, "This marriage means more to me than anything ever meant in my life before." How would Jon react if he knew the noisy revelers in the next room were celebrating Gay's clever capture of his father? The old 'habit of loyalty, of cov- ering up for Gay, rose strongly in Lisbeth. She said, "I'm having a little party . . .' Her voice broke as she became aware that Reid Terry had fol- lowed her out into the hallway. He advanced on none too steady feet, to put his arm carelessly across her shoulders, to peer at Jon uncertainly, asking, "Frien' JOHN E. LONGSTAFF Optometrist Eyes examined. Glasses fitted. Phone 791 MAIN ST. - SEAFORTH Hours: 9 - 6 Wed. 9-12.30; Sat. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. AUCTIONEERS HAROLD JACKSON Specialist in Farm and House- hold Sales. Licensed in Huron and Perth Counties. Prices reasonable; sat- isfaction guaranteed. d For information, etc., write or phone D SON, 14 661, ea4�h; R.R. .R 44, Seaforth, on EDWARD W. ELLIOTT Licensed Auctioneer Correspondence promptly answer- ed. immediate arrangements can be made for sale dates by phoning 203, Clinton. Charges moderate and satisfaction guaranteed. JOSEPH L. RYAN Specialist in farm stock and - pienmento and household eff L Satisfaction guaranteed. Licenced in luron and Perth Counties. For .particulars and open da'h',� write or phone 30916P11 L. AY +i, 114 It. 1, Dublin. »'Bogle 40 aei, , iisogi SOLUTION TO BOXWORD PUZZLE ACROSS DOWN 1.. Witoh 1. Wizard 4. Arrow 2. Tibia 7. Tri 3. Heart 8. Ember 4. Arch 10. Zebra 5. Rds. 11. Cosmos 6. Woo 15. Tea 7. Total 16. Rhythm 9. Buy 19. Realty 12. Omelet 22. Ensure 13. Masse 23. Lads 14. Sweet 25. Moral 17. Hymnal 26. Chain 18. Three 27. Eject 20. Escape 30. Ova 21. Leave 31. Avesta 24. Arose 34. Pueblo 28. Jangle 37. Nee 29. Cream 38. Sewen 32. Volant 40. Lying 33. Saint 41. Fauna 35. Unfair 42. Lamb 36. Bound 45. Aroma 38. Scarf 46. Nether 39. Wrong 49. Indite 43. Archly 52. Coo 44. Booty 53. Figaro 47. Berle 66. Reach 4$. Heave 57'. Delhi 59. Node 68, Lay 51. III fig. Kedge 54. I* 60. EVerq' I of yours, Lisbeth?" Lisbeth didn't speak. She didn't move. She dared not re- buff Reid for fear of what he might say, for fear of some word involv- ing Gay, making everything clear to Carter Everton's son. Jon's gray eyes seared her as he turned away. The door shut firmly after him. Sobs choked Lisbeth. With a feeling of having been smirched and degraded, she pushed Reid Terry from her . . . The Everton house In Lake For- est was large and pleasantly ram- bling. Mellowed brick and hand- hewn timber, crowning a bluff above Lake Michigan. The grounds were spacious and well tended, acres of sloping lawn and virgin woodland, bridle paths and rose gardens. There were stables and• tennis courts, a swimming pool in azure tile. A beach walk descend- ed the buff circuitously to yellow wave -swept sands below. Lisbeth, lying at ease in a, deck chair near the deserted courts,. the May sun warm on her bare arms below the brief sleeves of a white tennis dress, found rich de- light in mere contemplation of, the peaceful scene outspread before her. The young man who lay on the green turf at her feet seemed to find' equal delight in contem- plation of Lisbeth. He was a long young man in white ducks and a polo shirt. He had nice blue eyes and a pleasant grin, and fair hair curled damply against her per- spiring forehead. Miles Benedict Became Attracted To Lisbeth Of all Jon's friends, Lisbeth lik- ed Miles Benedict best. Everyone in that gay young crowd treated her cordially, but circumstances seemed to conspire to throw her and Miles together. That Milesi was an assidous abettor of circum- stance. Lisbeth had already Begun to suspect. And it was becoming increasingly evident that his al- most constant presence in the Ev- erton 'house, interrupted of neces- sity by intervals for sleep and for the discharge of a minimum amount of work in his father's law firm, was due to something more than his friendship with Jon and with the immediate proximity of the ¢Benedict estate to that of the Evertons. Now Miles remarked, grinning at Lisbeth, "What a lousy tennis player you are!" 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