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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1934-12-20, Page 6THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20; 1931 THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE BY JOSEPH MCCORD CHAPTER HI “Of course I won’t. For the little time she will be in town, she’s not worth bothering about. It shouldn’t be necessary to explain why you are to have nothing to do with her, either,”’ Parrish turned his chair away and opened a desk drawer, indicating the subject was dismissed for all time as far as he was concerned. Maury reached down and picked up Serenity’is rejected card without a word. He replaced it carefully in his pocket and walked from the room. In the early dusk of the same ev­ ening Dr. Bolling sat on his front porch smiling tenderly at a sweet­ faced woman in a wheel-chair that was rolled up close beside his own spacious rocker. “You look sort of tuckered this evening, Hetty,” he observed solici­ tously. “It’s been a most oppres­ sive day—even I felt it. I went, out this afternoon to talk with some of our men about their benevolences, but I didn’t seem to make much headway. Queer how the Lord’s annointed are so much responsive to their duty in cool weather.” “Are they?” “Yes, madam, they are. Even as your sweet mind is on something quite apart from parish funds. Can I do anything for you—a glass of water?” “No thank you, dear. I was just thinking.” “And what’s the weighty problem?’ “The same one that’s been worry­ ing you all evening. It’s that new en your garage I for instant startingI is as cold as an ¥ depend on Even though your* garage be as cold as aft igloo, Blue Sunoco Will snap your car iftto instant action. Dependable quick-starting is the result of skillful manufacturing and cannot be obtained by adding those chemicals Which help only in reducing knocks. ★ * ★ Today* no motor fuel, not even extra-priced gasoline, Starts cold motors quicker than Blue Sunoco, and it Sells at regular gas price. ONLY DNE QUALITY . . NO SECOND GRADE ... NO THIRD GRADE doctor-—such a little girl! That’s all she is, John.” “And a most lovable youngster.” “John.” “Yes, dear?” “I can’t help feeling disturbed about her. What is Dr. Parrish go­ ing to think about her coming here? “Well, he isn’t going to like it. But I don’t see how he can help lik­ ing her—if he will just, give her half a chance.” “I’m so afraid he vron’t.” “And so am I. In the first place, she’s a girl—pretty and young. And she’s just out of good school. I have a ishrewd notion that Parrish hasn’t bothered to keep up to date. As a matter of fact, I don’t really believe he can afford an up-to-date compet­ itor.” ‘ “Then you must help her. You must do everything you can to get her started, to get her acquainted with people—be n’ice to her.” Bolling smiled whimsically, as he reached for his pipe on a low table near his chair and commenced fill­ ing its brown bowl. “That won’t be a hard task—even for an old codg­ er like me. But yo-u’re forgetting something—■” “What?” “What?” “That Parrish is the principal contributor to the church.” “That makes no difference.” “Maybe not, Hetty, maybe not.” Bolling was lighting his pipe now and puffing deliberately to get the tobacco burning. “But, just the same, you’ll have to admit it’ie -a bit awkward. Work* in the Lord’s vine­ yard would run along a. heap smooth­ er if it didn’t take any money. It’s The Bright Shingle A gentle flutter of excitement was prevailing on Elm Avenue. The lady doctor who had rented (Abner Sear’s place was moving in today. At the property in question, ser­ ried ranks of round-eyed urchins milled about on the outer sidewalk watching. They followed every move of the smiling young woman in cap and apron, as she treated the uneven floors of her new domain to a vigorous sweeping. Exciting, too, it was to watch Hannah Evans, Hannah had appeared on the scene with a new galvanized iron pail and a formidable supply of rags and already, the window panes were glistening under* her energetic, at­ tack. By the time wo^d had been relay­ ed along the front-line porches that Danny Rogers had been given a con­ tract to paint the new office build­ ing—at iDr. Dale’s expenlse—fresh excitement was created by a huge van that nonchalantly backed its bulk across the lawn and up to Ser­ enity's front door. Then from the truck’s shadowy in­ terior there had emerged aii .aston­ ishing procession of crated furniture and boxes, containers that the van drivei* and his brawny assistant knocked apart or pried lids from before taking their departure. Closer ventures by sidewalk scouts revealed that the new office was the proud possessor of a real mahogany desk, with a “twisting” chair to match. The chair, moreover, owned, a seat and arm pads of crimson leather. Then there was a curious table of snowy iron, equipped with many shining cranks and gadgets. As a. piece of furniture it was a trifle suggestive of torture, but withal, a pleasantly-alluring rack. Of lesser interest was a white china closet, with glass shelves, and several bookcases. These latter bade fair to house the largest collection ■of volumes in Penny Mill, unless it might be that of Dr. Boling. Alone with her disordered belong­ ings, Serenity hummed a ga.y air as she commenced the unpacking of a wonder he hasn’t figured out some way after all this time—” “John!” “Just funning, my dear, just fun­ ning. Of course I’m 'going to do everything in the world that I can for Dr. Dale. Her faith in us all is the most refreshing thing I’ve met up with in twenty year, It would be a sad thing if we were to fail her. “I know the people here will love her.” “Of course they will love her in time. But 1 happened to be down at Danner’is today when she drove in ■town. Quite the usual crowd there. The idea of a woman doctor stag­ gered them all. Even she saw it. I was thankful Parrish wasn’t there to make it any more difficult for her, although I don’t doubt he’s heard all about it before this. I’m afraid she’s in for a trying time.” “I don’t believe so. She is .young. But she gives you such a feeling of confidence. I couldn’t help think­ ing when she talked iso earnestly to us, this afternoon, that she repre­ sents a new order of things. Perhaps medicine has been making juist as big strides as other things. It’s fool­ ish—but I couldn’t help thinking, too, that maybe—” “What, Hetty?” “That, maybe she could even help me just a little. It’s been a long time since I’ve even hoped'—” Bolling reached out quickly and laid his warm hand on the thin fin­ gers of the invalid. “Hetty,” he said softly, “if that could be—I’d go out and break rocks for a living—I’d—I’d do anything.” CHAPTER IV When you feel like a log and your muscles tire easily, it’s more than likely that wastes that shouldn’t be in your body are sending out poisons into your blood. At times like these, take a bubbling, bracing glass of Andrews Liver Salt bach day till the trouble clears up. Then take an occasional glass—once or twice each week—and you’ll stay perfectly fit. Get Andrews now. Small tin, 35c; Large tin, 60c; Extra large bottle, 75c. Proprietors, Scott & Turner, Ltd,, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Eng. opened boxes or pushed pieces of furniture into various trial positions. AU the time she was doing her best to ignore the barrage of stares di­ rected through the door and front windows, .grateful for the small grass plot that provided a marginal priv­ acy at least. She had just stepped back to sur­ vey the effect of a neatly-arranged shelf of books, when a sudden shad­ ow in the doorway caused her to wheel quickly and face a visitor. She returned the newcomer’s stare with amused surprise. He was a youth of some eighteen summers, ridiculously stout and owning a peculiarly guileless coun­ tenance. His straw hat was clutch­ ed off and Serenity was made aware the fair hair it had sheltered was moistly slicked back for the occasion. Its owner swallowed in evident em­ barrassment as his hostess flashed him a bright mile,' withdrawing a cotton work glove from her right hand at the same for a possible handshake. “How do you do?” ehe hazarded. The boy gulped again, shifting his bright yellow shoes nervously, before informing her: “I’m—I’m Willie Danner!” “That’s nice,” acknowledged Ser­ enity. “And my name is Dale—I’m Dy. Dale. Can I do something for you, isr?” she finised briskly. “Why—why'—” stammered Wil­ liam, taken aback by the unexpect­ ed salutation. “I was just goin’ by— Dr. G. F. Roulston, L.D.S.,D.D.S-I mean I’m not feelin’eo very good!” “Oh!” Serenity shared the sur- prise now. She nodded.“I see. Then this is a professional call. I mean you’re a patient—is that it?” “Yes’m. That is—I mean—I’d like—” The young physician’s smile van­ ished. “I really had not intended to make any appointments yet—in fact, I have not opened my office But, if you’re ill—Suppose you tell me what seems to be the difficulty.” Mr. Danner’s plump hand roved aimlessly up and down an area dec­ orated by a sumptuous four-in-hand tie. “Sort of queer—here—” he confided. Serenity moved a little near her subject. “Cough,” she ordered abruptly. Willie complied faintly. “Do it again, please. A real big cough.” Without any word of commenda­ tion, the doctor stepped over to the white cabinet and lifted a stethos­ cope from, one of the glass shelves. With a severe air she adjusted the instrument for service. “Unbutton your shirt, please,” came a terse request. The patient’s eyes widened in sud­ den panic. A dull flush spread over his round cheeks and encroached on the not-ungenerouis ears. “I—I think it’s inside—In my stummick!” A searching look into William’s eyes caused Serenity to revise hex* first estimate of that young man. She tossed the stethoscope down on a convenient box. “Suppose you let me see your tongue,” she decided. With a sigh of relief, the boy ex­ tended a healthy pink member for inspection, looking raptly at the ceiling during the trial. “That will do.” Young Mr. Danner owned the va­ gue hope of having liis pulse count­ ed, but the eramination apparently was at an end. “Do you work?” mused the phy­ sicion next. “Why, yes’r—I mean .ye’m—in my father’s store. That’s the place you stopped when you first came here.” “I remember it,” acknowledged Serenity, a trifle grimly. "But I don’t remember meeting you there.” Continued next week JOHN* A DRAY There passed away at his home, lot 4, con. i5, Hibbert, on Thursday a life-long resident of the Mitchell district in the person Of John Alex­ andra Gray. The deceased man was born in Hibbert Township, Sept, 22, 1853, the son Of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gray. The late Mr. Gray was well known and highly respected till’ oil's'll Oil t the CO m m unity« Hiis ’wit 6 formerly Elizabeth Martin, prede­ ceased him about twelve years ago. Mr. Gray had been ailing for the past year or more but it was only the last few months that he was con­ fined to his bed and during his ill­ ness has been tenderly cared for by his daughter-in-law and son, Mr. and Mrs. William Gray who also reside on his farm. During his lifetime he had always been an adherent of the Methodist and United Church, He leaves to mourn their loss one son William, at home, one daughter three brothers, David of Hibbert; Mrs. Ralph Babb, St. Catherines; Thdmas of Morris township and Max­ well of Port Huron, Mich. One sis­ ter, Mrs. Harry Jones, Grand Rapids, Mich. The funeral was field from his late home on Saturday with Rev, George Kersey officiating. 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