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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1936-11-26, Page 2THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1936 THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE | “REBEL BRIDE” | ■ BY VERA BROWN I barges for on '“Dearly beloved—” that was Keith She’d always love him. the trouble. The minister her to a response. Linda’s a blank. Afterwards she membered a word of that beyond those first two words, suddenly the organ was pealing out and the orchestra joining in. Keith bent to kiss her—kissed her cheek. ,She shrank .from his involuntarily and she saw the fear leap into his eyes. “He’s missed his watch!” The same thought was with Iboth of them in that instant. Then everybody crowded around them. The Watch Again Toward midnight Linda went up- That was (prompted mind was never re­ ceremony ■and Keith’s face as he stood there. lhas had 'too much eham- Linda said, her voice calm, you can do anything with “Iris -mgne,” “See if her!” And Linda slipped past Keith, through the door, out to the crowd in the sitting room beyond. •CHAPTER V herLinda’s cheeks were scarlet, eyes sparkled. iShe faced those cur­ ious eyes of her ‘friends there in the sitting room without flinching. The least she could do now was to see the thing through. “Time for dancing. Let’s go on deck.” Mary Lou came to her. There was Toward midnight Linda went up- j admiration in her eyes, Linda knew stairs to her rooms with the crowd wjiat she wanted and had the cour- f oilowing, standing at the front of•age to for it> the stairs to ‘watch her. Casting, ..jqj tajje (care of Inis when they’re a’bout for Iris. As she had promised Linda threw her bouquet at her and Iris icaught it amid much applause and buzzing. In these last few minutes in her room, the igirls were about, but her mother managed a moment with Linda; ‘•You’re beautiful, positively beau­ tiful!” There was almost envy in Mrs. Laird’s voice. “(And everything will 'be all right, Linda. Some day you’ll thank your mother for all she has done for you!” gone!” Mary Lou promised herself. “And the first person who breathes a bit of scandal to Linda, I’ll crown ’em.” And she passed the word along In the meantime, Keith remained closeted with the hysterical Iris. “Stop it, Iris!” Keith wanted to slap her face. He was about to leave and get helip when Iris went into hysterics. Jenkins came in the corridor, his face a mark. “I’ll look after her, sir!” he i and Keith almost ran out of room. Outside, the sitting from said, the __ ______ __ _______ room But there was something, Linda was empty. He mopped his face. He leaned against the door, we ever get on that boat!” But the first thing' he wanted to find Linda. Up on deck1 she Keith wanted to do. (She found Keith’s watch, hid it in the bosom of her wedding dress. If they were to start f right, she must do what she had in mind. | dancing Without a backward look, Linda in> left that beautiful room where she j had tgrown up, walked down the winding stairs of Laird Hall, as Mrs. Keith Winthrop. She could feel the wedding ring on her finger over the big,, square-cut^ engagement ring. Keith was waiting in the solarium. Together they made a dash for the dock. Linda’s trailing veil blew out behind her as they dashed down that long causeway, with hundreds < friends shouting < ' 1 _ .pouring confetti on them. Her long | Would have nothing to tell after they train was over her arm as she ranjsanedt It was the least she could do. She had gone into this thing with her Aboard the Linda, Keith, Lindaeyes open!and the gang went directly to the I It was a wild night fon a wild ■hyge sitting room which opened off j crowd. Mrs. Laird forgot nothing A deckt While the Linda was a when she planned a party. Breakfast k—,_Lt, Keith : was served as the sunrise came, afferent sailor and they’d j New Yonk City lay in a soft autumn ;o have Captain Peters, haze overt to the west. Its towers in NxEtf in the fall if they < were 'indefinite, misty, as the colors with Jim Peters. was was cut in. “May bride?” Linda edly. “Is she all right?” “I left her with Jenkins. He will straighten her out. He’s good at that!” Keith laughed. Sharp as a Papier was the thought How often ibefore had Jenkins look- .............._? But Linda bit .her congratulations, I iipS> forcea the laughter. The gang I have a dance smiled up at him "" now onen iDen o£ ed after Iris? with the determin- and Keith held her tight. “Good girl!” ^^npeteiM# seasgoing yacht, Wms^an indifferent sailor ant arranged meet then . ■wanted the yacht then. Keith did grew in the east. It was so beautiful not fancy an Atlantic crossing in that even the noisy party was quiet- the big floating palace. For the first time since she toss- er. Iris, (collapsed, went' to sleep in ed her the wedding bouquet, Linda tlie lounge and Reed carried her J----x- cabin assigned to hen. tired she did not to go below and her of with the saw Iris. Hen usually cool cheeks were burning, hei’ blue eyes were almost black and her laughter rang above the rest, “(She’s drunk!” Reed whispered to Keith. “For 'God’s sake, be careful!” Keith nodded. Everybody was milling about. Linda stepped into Keith’s bedroom for a moment, Jen­ kins was not about. In an instant, she stuffed the watch she had tuck­ ed in her wedding gown- into a small leather icase which lay on the dress- It was the case in which Jen- packed Keith’s pearly studs other valuable. Iris Looks for Keith Somebody came in the door. .She turned quickly. It was Iris, looking for Keith. Linda was smiling. Iris swayed Slightly in the doorway, 'but Linda was sure her blurring vision had not seen. “Where’s Keith?” Iris managed. “On deck!” ‘They want Linda came gown trailing rushes overt the soft carpet. Iris was crying now, great gasp­ ing sobs. ‘I can’t stand 4t, Linda.” Linda shut the door quickly. The crowd mustn’t see this! Linda put an arm around ’her. “Stay herte a little, Iris. You must not pry! What will people think?” '“What they’ve always thought!” Inis had lost all sense of decency. She threw herself down on the chaise lontge her hands over her face “I’m drunk!” ‘Yes, here, drink this ice water!” Iris’ hand shook as she took the glass from (Linda’s hand. Linda pray­ ed that Keith would not come. The door opened behind her. She turned, tried not to see the expression on er. kins and him out here!” forward, her wedding in little whispering down to the Linda was so the strength T-heresa help; ding gown. A Father’s Plea Laird, restless, passed about the decks, looking at the changing ing sky. As he made a final about the deck, “Almost over Laird remarked “but Mrs. (Laird “It was a great party all right,” Keith turned and together they walked briskly, “When you youngsers come back, then we’ll talk about plans for you, Keith,” the father-in-law said. “Yes, I suppose I .can’t go on voting myself to polo and (Scotch my life,” Keith answered. Laird, looking at the young man beside him, liked what he saw. If Keith was a playboy, well, it was his family’s fault. He had brains, brains enough to marry Linda. May­ be something of the older man’s thoughts communicated themselves tc Keith. “I’ll promise to be good to Linda, Mr. Laird.” he said. “.She's a grand person.” “And whatever happens, never hesitate to call on me, Keith!” Laird said quietly. “You see, Linda is the only thing in the world that means much to me. I want to see her happy. I think you’ll do your best. But marriage is pretty difficult these days, even at best.” ‘.So I’m told.” Keith laughed. “I wish she’d keep studying her music,” the father' continued. “This last year since she’s been out she hasn’t had much time. Keith, do What you can. .She has talent, they :tell me. At least, I love to hear her (play.” have have wed- morn­ turn he met Keith, with this binge,” with a grim smile, seems satisfied.” de- all a I The pdi'ent cause lies in the hurried life we lead, Stt,the extreme nervous tension and fever heat with wKic^i. vfe follow in the pursuit of wealth, position and pleasure. Late hours, want of necessary rest, excessive mental or physical exertion all put a strain on the system it is unable to withstand. No wonder then you. pass restless nights and get up in the morning with, no ambition to go about your daily tasks. Take Milburn'S IL & N. Pills and see what they will do for you# her slim shoulders shook. “I’ll be good to you, darling!’’ Keith promised as New York became again a »city of misty, mysterious towers. They stood there a long time. Later they moved to the other side of the deck. The sun shone bril­ liantly as though giving its blessing. After a long time they watched the pilot boat drop the big liner and they waved farewell. The gong sounded for luncheon. “Paris ahead, Linda!” Keith said gayly. “Race you to the stateroom,” CHAPTER VI V." k Bearticular PURITS FLOUR Best for all your Baking PF236 they the par- that dame’s about but 1 going I’m married. I’m wife—and that’s to do She’ll and the Bet over about ■cable you’ll “Yes, she’s a good musician if she’d take it seriously!” Keith ad­ mitted. “But our icrowd about so much. Not any time serious study.” “Not unless she takes time.” Iris In Keith’s Cabin Together the two men went to Keith’s cabin. Jenkins was stand­ ing guard by the doorway. “I’m sorry, Mr. Keith, but Miss Iris wouldn’t go to sleep any place but in here, so I just left her. I have your things ready in Mr. Hum­ phrey’s cabin.” “These girls drink too much!” Keith shook his head, not meeting Mr. Laird’s eyes. Something in Jen­ kins’ stony face told Laird that Iris was the girl. And Keith was a bit flustered >undeii his calm, Laird was certain. In Reed’s cabin were Reed, Hal Remington and several others. They had started a poker game after had changed their clothes. Keith changed clothes in bathroom and joined the poker ty. Later the men had coffee upstairs in the smoking room, watched the harbor come to life around them. It was then, Reed spoke to Keith Iris. “Don’t think I’m butting in, warn you, Keith, to be difficult.” “How can she? in love with my that. I .never promised to marry her, and she never expected it.” Reed snorted: “All women expect it! They say they don’t, but they do! You’re a fool, Keith. But watch your. step. Iris isn’t done with you yet, and Linda’s such a peach!” “What do you think I’m going to do, beat her?” Keith was irritated at all the advice he’d been getting. “Now, don’t get hot under collar. I’m just telling you. you 100 bucks Iris will be within the month!” “What am I supposed that?” “iSee her, of course, she’s on hei< way over see her to keep her away from Linda and eventually Linda will find out, and from then on (it’s anybody’s guess!” An hour later the yacht stood on the pier where the great lineri wait­ ed sailing time. The wedding break­ fast cruise was almost over. Every­ body left the yacht and went aboard with the bride and bridegroom, of course. Later the whole party swarmed over the bridal suite on the great liner. The sitting room of their .quarters was beautiful and there was a baby .grand piano in the corner. Jaques, the head steward, explained to Linda that Mr. Win­ throp had ordered it. “I hope the tone is all right.” “I’m sure it will be.” Apd Linda was touched by Keith’s thoughtfulness. Reed turned out to be the life of the party. He had started all over again in his drinking after break­ fast. And Iris was keeping him company. Mary Lou got hold of Jimmie in the an her all crush of the stateroom. “Keep eye on Iris! I don’t put it past to stow away on the ship. She’s set to do something desperate,” she warned. Jimmie himself to gangplank gong. Iris’ body was Linda. promised and attached Ir.is. As they came to the after the final warning eyes were blazing. Every- there,crowding around the Rail leaned over the her ipurse. There Over ■Suddenly Iris railing, dropped was a scream, a flash of yellow, Iris’ frock. In an instant Iris was gone over the railing into the glassy wa­ ter of the river. The crowd .stood there for an in­ stant, their throats paralyzed. Then a geat scream went up. But already the boat crew was in action. Some­ body threw a life-preserver, Linda stared down at the oily water. Keith was white; Laird’s grim and boding. “Damned little fool!” It was Lou’s voice, low and Curious, turned on Jimm;e, blamed him for it. “I couldn’t help it. It was all so bag fore- Mary She after her it.” into that wa- Iris quick. She reached when it fell.” “Liar. She planned Linda stared down ter. A little sailor in blue had in his arms. They were being haul­ ed uip on the deck. Iris’ blue-black hair swirled out a^ut hen> shoulders in a wet fam. “All passengers ashore!” It was a battle getting them off. Jimmie dashed down, turned and waved an assuring (hand at Linda. ' “Nice, neat headlines for the wed-’ ding part,” said Mary Lou tO' Laird. JJnda did not hear, but Crockett did. They Mary Lou ed Linda twice and was gone. Linda and Keith stood in silence at the railing, waiting for sailing time. Below on the deck, Iris was wrapped im a blanket, smiling wan­ ly, waving. There was the flare of flashlight bulbs. “Damned little fool!” Keith’s voice was furious. Linda’s heart Suffocated her, it beat so heavily. “Don’t let it worry you, darling., it’s a wonder sihe didn’t drown, tight as she was.” Slowly the giant liner was loose from its moorings. The gang stood on the dock, waving, calling, telling Linda eVerythink was all right. She tried to keep back1 the tears. But Mrs. Miss kiss- Exvtrr ©nnm-Ahunratr Established 3-873 and 1887 at Exeter, Ontario Published every Thursday morulnl SUBSCRIPTION—$2.OiO per year in advance RATES—Farm or Real Estate for sale 50c, each insertion for first four insertions. 25c, each subse­ quent insertion. Miscellaneous ar­ ticles. To Rent, Wanted, Lost, or Found 10c. per line of six words, Reading notices 10c. per line. Card of Thanks 50c. Legal ad­ vertising 12 and 8c. per line. In Memorlam, with one verse 50c. extra verses 25c. each, Member of The Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association met them, wringing her Reed!Miss Linda! Mr. demanded Keith, dramatically. There what?” pointed davenport which faced the out Keith let iLiiida beat him in their sprint for their stateroom. As they went in the flower-filled sitting room Theresa hands. “Mr. Reed!” “■Now Thersea on the windows was Reed, stretched full length, dead to the world. Half hysterical, Linda and Keith both went into shouts of laughter! Reed looked too absurd, lying there unconscious that he was Paris- •bound without passport or tooth­ brush. Keith called Jenkins in from his bedroom. “‘Another member orf the wedding party!” he said dramatically. “We the hoodooed, Linda. But what a day for the newspapers! First Iris, now Reed. I suppose we’re lucky Iris didn’t come along too!” Reed slowly opened his eyes. He stared at Linda and Keith. “Where am I?” he demanded as he struggled into an upright position. “Lord, I feel terrible!” He groaned as he held his head. “And you’re going to feel worse!” Keith told him. It was all so ridiculous that Linda started laughing. “What’s so funny?” Reed de­ manded. ‘Look out the window!” Keith pulled Reed up and over to the .great windows overlooking the prom­ enade deck. ‘Where’s New York—or are on the Linda?” (To be Continued) cr still we GREENWAY SUSPENDED SENTENCE FOR MCGILLIVRAY YOUTH How nine bags of wheat were fill­ ed in the darkness from a pile of grain on a granary floor, the thief using his shoe as a scoop, was relat­ ed in magistrate’s court at Goderich by Clayton Lightfoot, Brinsley, Mc­ Gillivray Township youth, one of two charged. Lightfoot, however, denied par­ ticipation. in the actual theft, ‘blam­ ing it .on James Gormley, for whose arrest a warrant was issued more than two months ago. Accused said he merely looked on, with only the moonlight to guide operations, the theft taking place about 2 a.m. Sep­ tember 4, wile Lightfoot, his brother Milton and Gormley were returning from a dance at Bayfield, Milton was charged with receiving. Provincial Constable McCoy told the court that A. W. Efiberington, Hay Township, the farer from whom the grain was .stolen, had 2'50 bushels all told, stolen from him this autumn. Etheringtou does not live on the property, but farms it. Evidence alleged that Gormley re­ ceived the entire proceeds. of the sale of the wheat, $14, and (forthwith made a down payment on a $-40 au­ tomobile. He ha not been seen since. Magistrate J. A. Makins frankly told the Lightfoots he did not be­ lieve the theft happened in that way. related, 'but on account of their ■youth and previous clean record, he granted, one year’s suspended sent­ ience, accused to pay court costs of $24, or serve 30 days in jail. j AGED RESIDENT DIES An old and much' respected citizen of Brucefield in t'he person of Mr. James McQueen passed away at his home on Monday, November 16. Mr. MlcQueen was taken suddenly ill on Friday night, up to which time he had been in his usual good health. He took a paralytic stroke on Sun­ day night from which he did not 'rally. .On December 6th, 18'54, he was born in Stanley Township, 1 1-4 miles north of Brucefield now own­ ed by Mr. .Scott Davidson. He lived there until his marriage on Decem­ ber 22, 1881, to Miss Susan Lands- borough. Mr. and Mrs. McQueen liv­ ed for twelve years on the 4th con­ cession of Tuckersmith and then bought the Duncan farm on the 2nd of Stanley where they lived until re­ tiring to Brucefield eighteen years ago. Mr. and Mrs. McQueen cele­ brated their .golden wedding anni­ versary in 1931. ‘Besides his wife he is survived by two sons and one daughter. Arthur McQueen, of Stan­ ley; W. N. HcQueen, of 'Toronto; and Mrs. L. Forrest, of Brucefield; also two brothers and three sisters, Wm. McQiueen, Vancouver; John McQueen, Clinton; Mrs. Bessie O’Neil Regina, Sask.; Mrs. George Watts, Clinton; Mrs. James Walker, Bruce­ field. Disbarred as Lawyers John Joseph Huggard, Seaforth, and John James McLaren, Toronto, are disbarred and declared unworthy to practise as colicitors by an order that D’Arcy Hinds, registrar of the Supreme 'Court of Ontario, has made on the motion of the benchers of the Law Society of Upper Canada. Professional Cards GLADMAN & STANBURY. BARRISTERS, SOLipiTOR^X&C- Money to Loan, Inv^tmpw^ Made Insurance « Safe-deposit Vaults for use of our Clients without charge EXETER and HE NS ALL CARLING & MORLEY BARRISTERS, SOLICITORS, LOANS, INVESTMENTS, INSU^NCE Office: Carling Block, Mjain Stree®, EXETER. ONT. Dr. G. F. Roulston, L.D«S.,D.D.S. DENTIST^' Office: Carling Block °NT- Closed Wednesday Afternoons Dr. H. H. COWEN, L.D.S.,D>DS. DENTAL SURGEON Successor to the late Dr.^tkinsua Office opposit^ the P,Q0f Office, Main Street, ter Office 36w T^lep^^es Res. 36j Closed Wednesday Afternoons (Too late for last week) Mr. a‘nd Mrs. R. Hutchinson Nathalie, Mr. and Mrs. R. Murray and family, Mrs. J. Carruthers Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Wes. Mellin spent No­ vember the 9th with Mr. and Mrs. J. .Scott of Ravenswood on the oc­ casion of the celebration of Mr. and Mrs. Scott’s respective birthdays. Mrs. Noible c(f/'Thamesford, visit­ ed with her daughter Mrs. Clarence Shaddock last week. Mrs. Roy Bailey and son Billy, of London and Mrs. Clifford Brent, of Toronto have been recent visitors of Mrs. J. Carruthers there. The United Church plan- to hold the annual Christinas- concert Dec. 23rd. Mr. and Mrs. Gar'fO’rd Clipperton, of Thamesiford, visited Mr. and Mrs. C. Shaddock. The Jr. Male Quartette, Morley Pollock, D. Ulens, C. Brophey and E. ,Steeper assisted in a program at West McGillivray last week. ■Congratulations to Mr. Kenneth Smithers and 'bride (nee Miss Luella Curts) who were married at high noon last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Hildebrandt, of De­ troit, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Rock. Miss Nathalie Hutchinson enter- taied a few friends Sunday evening in honor of her birthday. The United Church S. S. executive met last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Steeper. Miss Ellen Hicks is recovering from a severe attack of tonsilitis. Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Steeper and Mr. Fred Steeper visited relatives in Rochester N.Y., recently. iWe regret to report Mrs. W. J. Prance who has been a great suffer­ er for some time, is not as well as ■she was. Miss Norma Steeper has returned from a visit in St. Thomas with her aunt Mrs. M. Morley. The sympathy of the community is extended to the family of the late Mr. John McGregor who spent® a ■large part of his life here and took ■an active plart irt church and civic life. We welcome Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Stewardson and family to- our com­ munity. They are returning to the Stewardson farm from Saskatchewan this week. Two auto loads of youngi folks at­ tended a banquet in Elimville last Tuesday evening in connection with the Y. P. L. of South Huron. and JOHN WARD f CHIROPRA'OTIC, pSTEOP^THY, ELECTRO THERAPY & DLTRA- VIOLET TREATMENTS PHONE W* MAIN ST. EXETER Knitwear for School Days Design No. 147 Boys and sweaters are inseparable. Here is a sweat­ er with a firm mesh, sturdy enough for the most ram­ bunctious lad, and yet what a boy would call “smooth.” The collar may be worn high or left open and the zipper front is always an added attraction. There are separate instructions and a separate pat­ tern for each and every size, including 6, 8, 10 and 12 years. The pattern includes a tissue pattern for block­ ing the sweater after it is knit and easy to follow. MRS. ANDREW DESJARDINE PASSES IN HURON COUNTY Mrs. Andrew Desjardine died last week* at .her home on the Blue Wa­ ter Highway, near Grand Bend. She was in her 80th year. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Jos. Desjardine Mrs. M. Gratton, Mrs. M. Mason all of Grand Bend; Mrs. Gladys McPhee of Saskatoon; two sons, Leo. of the Blue Water Highway and Emory, of Grand Bend; two brbmers and three sisters. The funeral will be held from the residence at 2 o’clock on, Thursday last to the Grand Bend United Church with Rev. ,T. B. Moore officiating. 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