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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1937-09-16, Page 6I'HVliSDAY, SEl'nCMBEft 10, 1907 THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE -ft- ‘RECKLESS LADY’ We’ll | With that Karen had to be con- Ljiea tomorrow. It > tent. She meditated a long time I’ll see Ping, and! on whether she chould tell her fa- He’ll ther about the job. If she did, he ‘ might suspect Stoddard's hand in it. Better just keepi^uiet for a while. Silt'd explain^Jier sudden activity as htr w ik for the Junior League. That might do for a little while. “Now, never mind, honey, have the ring cleaned tomorrow. It (t isn’t hurt much; 1... ... J’ everything will be all right, come racing back tomorrow morn-1 ing. ‘ I “But you see, pad, I don’t want( him. I’m only crying because he was so upset!” she managed to sob.- Mallory did not believe her and sent her off to bed, while he and his wife had a conference. I “That young punk!” Mallory ,re-j marked as he undressed for bed. “I'd like to wring his neck.” I “I’m not sorry. Maybe it is just as well." Mrs. Mallory had been getting pretty well fed up with Mrs. She was fond of Ping. ‘ Karen could do better, anybody on whom her The Farringtons were course. But it did not It is bet- see liei! order to re- go- the Farrington, but she felt could marry fancy rested, all light, of really matter, ’ I “I tell you it matters if Karen really likes the young cub! I think he’s a washout. He’s going to have plenty of trouble before he fixes up this thing with me, I can tell.” Bail News Mallory went to sleep finally hearsing all the things he was ing to tell young Farrington next morning before he let him be engaged to his daughter again. By morning, however, Mallory had something else to worry about. Ping had won his bet. Some of the gos-, sip columns carried the story of Karen Mallory dancing with the Judge who had sentenced her to jail. Mallory tapped on Karen’s door just as soon as he had seen the story. He was determined to hold himself in check, but the situation with Stoddard had worried him for some time. He felt the moment had come to be firm witn Karen. He •came in and sat down on the edge of her bed and showed her the pa­ pers. “Karen, I realize now what you and Ping were quarreling about. 1 have to admit I think he was right You seem to have no sense of re­ sponsibility.”Karen offered no defense. There j was none. She sat looking paper for a long time, for Marcia | West was referred to in both papers as the “Judge’s fiancee.” It upset «her, but she diS. not real- ; ly care. So had she been Ping's-, fiancee. That -was over. The other must end. Nothing could keep them apart now. Dick belonged new. She listened dutifully to ther, and her docility quite ed him. She assured him however, that she and Ping were definitely through. He did not press her on that point. But he was firm with regard to Stoddard. “I want it distinctly understood that you are net to see him again.” She did not protest. She felt this was not the time for that. She cou-14' bring her father around when she- and Ping had a better under­ standing. *‘I think you might better have gofie to Florida, Karen.” “Perhaps, but I didn’t. Things will be all right, father. I’m sorry about last night. I have to say that again.” She kissed him He’d he loyal to her when came. Karen lived now only afternoon when S'.re was to dard again,She dallied breakfast, and before ed, Dick telephoned. She was so excited that she could scarcely hold the intsrument. “Yes, darling—” “I can’t see you today, Karen, I’ll explain later.” He did not have mention t'he painful scene Marcia had had alter their ter with Karen, He had promise net to see Karen And he had given his word, meant to keep it. 'This morning pa­ pers had showed 'him what would happen if he followed any other be fatal. letter friend at the to her her fa- disarm- again, tenderly, the time for that • see Stod- over her rt was finish- She was the courage to he and en;-oun- had to again. He which you of mine to Off to Work She diessed. hurriedly, anxious to be at her work. That would help her forget her troubles. Before she got away Ping telephoned. Karen remained firm. He said he .had not slept, that his mother wanted to see her later in t'he day. “It is so useless, Ping. ter this way.” “Karen, jou’ve got to Promise.” And Karen promised in get away i$om the telephone. She had chosen her simplest suit for her meeting with Miss Welch. Sue was a lovely sight in the simple blue serge. Karens beauty was so startling that it was even more no­ ticeable when unadorned. She walked out of the door and asked the policeman down the street about the subway. All traffic stepped while he talked to her. Her smile -captured him completely. So Karen Mallory, the wealthiest ' girl in the world, rummaged in her purse for a nickel fo>r her fare as she set out hunting a job. Miss Welch kept Kaen waiting in the stuffy little office outside her private one, just by way of disci­ pline, and discipline it was, Karen was furious. She was crowded in with a lot of other -people, most of them in shabby dirty clothes, which made the- place reek. But Karen was learning fast. This was all part of working. .She had not realized! there could be so many dirty unhappy people in the world. “How am I different from them?” she wondered.. When Karen was finally ushered into Miss Welch’s presence she was completely subdued. Ruth Welch had been prepared for a very pretty i young woman. She did not expect I to see such a /beauty as Ka'ren. They talked together for almost an .hour. Miss Welch was amazed as Karen’s naivete, but s'he liked her straightforward manner .of ask­ ing questions. And she had been pre­ pared not to like this young person. “I’ll take- you Miss—Smith—be­ cause Judge Stoddard has asked me to. I am frank to say I do not think you will find the wonk very inter­ esting. It will be quite menial. “But the Judge believes I should know the value of work, what it means to held a job,” Karen an­ swered. Ruth eyed this wealthy young woman speculatively. S'he was sorry now she had agreed to take Karen. What man could resist her, she wondered, Somehow she knew the whole situation was going to 'be dif­ ficult and she was fond of Marcia. But she had promised. At least with Karen under her eye she could judge just how serious the matter was between Karen and Dick. “I am -going to I would any other You will have’no I shall expect you in the morning, / until 5 o’clock, place to eat. We some sandwiches, girls make coffee for us.” “I’ll like that.’ “I’ll be surprised if you stick- more than two weeks.” ; ‘I’ll stay as long as you’ll have me. When do you want me to start?’ “No time like the present. Take off your hat and I’ll nave one of the girls show you our filing system. We’re checking over old case histor­ ies against our newer rolls-. In some cases we find old duplications which give us valuable information.’ Karen hesitated for an instant. She had promised to; see Mrs, Far­ rington, but that would have to wait I i i I treat you just as ■ volunteer worker, special ’privileges. . here at 9 o’clock and you’ll work There is no fit bring our, lunches and some of the or tea downstairs couise. It would “I’m sending a are to take to a get your job.” Karen’s voice was so heart smote him. How got into such a mess? Karen Mal­ lory of all people! “Use the name of Marie Smith. That’s all right and I put it in the letter. Miss Welch knows, of course I’ll see you in a day or two.” So day. would have until five o’clock/. First Working Day began Karen’s first working It was 11 o’clock by the timehappy his ’ had they she was sent into the outer office to begin. She took orc her hat and • coat and listened attentively while she got her instructions. When noon came she was too en­ grossed to notice the time. One of the other, gills /came to tell her it From Summer Complaint Mrs. Arthur Doyle, West Jeddore, N.S., writes:— '"I have five boys and they were all terribly troubled With summer complaint. ♦♦I used everything I Could think of and I did hot know1 what to do until a. friend advised hie to get a bottle of Dr, Fowler’s Bit. of Wild Strawberry, which I did, and I only used one bottle and they were able to be around again. From now on I will know what to USe. ’ > A product tif Th# T, Milburn. Co., IXd., Toronto, Ont. On the market torthe pjwt 90 years. llllliHiniiiHHHiiHiililHliiiilllliinilliilhrr was noon. Since she had no lunch. Karen did not know what to do. She put on her' hat and coat and went out into* the street. beaut; and ner and she Center with her purchase and ate alcne. Karen’s appearance caused a small sensation among the girls working there with Miss Welch. But Karen stuck, to her work, paid no atten­ tion to anybody. She found it in­ teresting, although by 3 o’clock she was despaiately tired. She kept on doggedly, buoyed up by the fact or iiow proud Dick would ibe of her. She wished she were meeting him after work tonight. She needed his help and inspiration. Just before the office was ready to close there was telephone call for Karen. It was Dick. “How’s the working girl?” “I’m fine and I like it,” she told him- While she was talking, Miss Welch came out of her office.and went downstairs. Her sharp eyes saw Karen at the' telephone and Ruth knew it was Dick. “What have I got myself into?” Ruth -mused as she went down the hall. Dick had called her, only a few minutes before to see if Karen had come with her letter. He <had not mentioned that he wished to speak: to the girl. He must have put‘in another call immediately. Ruth shook her head, If his in- teiest weie really so platonic, why had he not said he wanted to speak to Karen? “I’ll be in the middle when the crash comes,” Ruth |'hought with a sigh. Marcia would blame her, of course. But what else could she do? Ruth chided -herself for her. foolish­ ness. “I’ll bet on Marcia in the long run. S'he has real sense. If she wants Dick, she’ll get him in the end.” Karen went home happy that night. She was so tired she took a cab after she walked qway from the Community Center. It was t'he first day of real works she had ever done. It did something* to her soul. Hungry, tiled and dirty, she walk­ ed into her father’s mansion. And. she found waiting there for -her Mrs. Farrington and Ping. CHAPTER XX •The council -of war had been go­ ing on in her father’s, study. Her mother was there and‘there, was an untouched tray. Karen suddenly was very hungry. She walked into the library, threw off her hat and demanded some tea. “Heavens, I’m hungry!" She pick­ ed up a sandwich and in silence the three watched her. \ “Karen, where have you been?” Her mother’s voice was severe. “I’ve being doing some work for the Junior League today." '“You haven’t, I telephoned." Ping’s voice was sharp. Karen looked over the rim of her tea cup at him. “Why should I lie about it?” “I don’t know! You’re insane these days! I don’t understand you!' !“Ping, iplease. Let me handle this.” Mrs. Farrington, girding herself for the fray, settled more firmly in -her chair. “I must talk to you, Karen. I understand from Ping you and he had a little misun­ derstanding last night.” Karen set down her cup. “No, Mrs. Farrington, I think we under­ stand each other for the first time.” Karen’s voice was serious as she sat quietly listening. Ping, nerve us jumped to bis feet and /began pars­ ing up and down the room. “I think we deserve some expla­ nation, Karen.” Mrs. /Farrington was choosing her words carefully. “I think perhaps that is so, Mrs. Farrington. I’m sorry about it all. I'm terribly fond of Ping. I always shall be. But our marriage is im­ possible. That is all." “Why do you say that, Karen af­ ter all these months?” “Because I do not love Ping enough to mar-ry him.” ’ - Mrs. Farrington brushed that ex­ planation aside. “You are a spoil­ ed, wilful gitl, Karen. I won’t have this-. You’ve led Ping on. Now you suddenly decide to change your mind "or a Whim. It is not fair." Being Sensible “I admit it is all my fault. I am honestly trying to do the sensible thing. I should not have got my­ self engaged to Ping in the first place.’ I take all the responsibility for that." “Karen’s statement seemed to give Mrs. Fa-rrington some satisfaction, for she cast a triumphant glance at her- son, “Sit down, Ping; yon make me terribly nervous,” His mo­ ther motioned him beside her. “Are you sure you realize what you are saying, Karen,” Mrs. Mal­ lory interposed here, “Quite sure, mother, I know," Karen stood up. “There isn’t any use in continuing this further-, -Mrs. Farrington. I got my ring out of the fire last night. Father will send Her blonde attracted too much attention finally she stepped into a cor- gioceiy, bought a pint of milk some cheese and crackers. Then went hack to the Community Kar- e ti came over. and Yon planned last we’d he there! The Judge! You it back.’ Ping jumped. up then: “Karen who’s the man?" “There isn’t an?b> dy, Ping, lied bold!). 4here is! who is it?” ‘Now, ping, stop!” His mother tried to quiet him. Suddenly he seemed to see light- “It’s that Stoddaid fellow! I know it. You’ve been different ever since you met him!" H< grabbed her wrist. “It is, isn’t it? night. You knew That’s it mother, know! The one that sent her to jail! Karqn’s eyes blazed. She had' tried to be patient, hut now, under her mother’s sharp eyes, she was afraid. The seed of doubt was planted. Things would be difficult. Her mo- thei> would tell her father. Every­ thing she did had to be a lie, every word she said. “I am not going to talk to you any mere, Ping.” So she made her escape to her own quarters and lock the door. Lucy drew her bath, and Karen asked -for supper on a tray in her room. Later, when her father came to the door, her lights were -out., and he did not disturb her Council night >Mr. council of of War and Mrs. Mallory war. Mallory was his wife told 'him. Stod- my dear. I am go- That held- a disturbed by what “I’ye been afraid of this daid' all alcng, ing to find out what this is all about I’ll have a man put to investigate in the morning.” “You mean a detective,?” “Oh, no, I'll just have one of my operators look into the situation. That Stoddard is no good. He’s run­ ning for office in the Fall.” Mal- lody’s jaw* was set. “it is times like this I am glad Karen was morning at 9. with her father for tne first time- in many weeks, and they both enjoyed the bright sun that streamed into the small dining room above solaiium. Karen seemed like her .self, gay and smiling. Mallory’s fears were filled for moment, He watcher .her lovely face and felt assured that her break with Ping was a good thing. Mallory had never felt very keenly about Ping. He felt he was not a strong enough character to -rule this dau­ ghter of his, “She’s-too much like me,”.he mused. When he was ready to leave-, he offered to give Karen a lift down­ town. She accepted, and on the way down she told him something about the volunteer work she was He assumed it was for her and he heartily approved-. Grainger -Snowden The home of Mil and Mis, T. M. Snowden, on the Blue Water High­ way near Bayfield, was the scene cf one of the season’s piettiest wed­ dings when their eldei daughter,. Hllzabet'h Rosamond, became the bride of Russell Alexander Grainger, son late The Rev church, march was played by Miss Gladys Gale. The bride, who was given in marriage by -her father as beautiful in a charming floor-length gown of white lace and net over satin. Her longbiial veil was all silk embroid­ ered net caught in halo effect with orange blossoms and sixb cixyx*W(i lx bouquet of talisman roses and bou- vardia. Her sister, Miss Maiy Snow­ men was bridesmand. Miss Erma Hob­ son of St. Thomas and Miss Minnie Penhale, of Stanley, were dainty flower girls. Miss Deris Penhale was train bearer, Master Billie Pollock was ring bearer -carrying the ring in a white and gold velvet case. Uiese junior attendants were cou­ sins of the bride. The igroom was attended by 'his .brother M-urrav ^Grainger. During the signing of the register, Mrs. Edwin ffousen, of St. Thomas, sang “O Promise Me," and “I Love You Truly.” After the. re­ ception the young couple left on a motor trip to Detroit. Blissfield, .Tor­ onto, Niagara and other, points. For travelling the bride changed to a navy blue suit with matching ac­ cessories. On their return Mr, and Mrs, Grainger will take up residence on the Blue Water Highway. of Mr, George Grainger and the Mrs. Grainger, ceremoiyy was . R. M. Gale, Bayfield. 'of . /Advinston,. per f earned by of the United The wedding j IN “O.K," CONDITION It’s easy for a driver to blame some defect in his car for an acci­ dent. Don’t be misrei* by these flimsy excuses. Figures of the Acci­ dent Recording Division of the De- ya rment of Highways show that in 1936, 9,951 out of .^438 cars in­ volved in accidents were in appar­ ently good condition, and 577 of '626 cars Involved in fatalities seemed to be, “o.h dearly V able by driving ' These statistics show tat'the defect is usually cur- the application of a little horse sense.” Heme July 31st in cities and towns Canada totalled 14,340 and amount­ ed to $5,705,0165.03, it was announc­ ed by Honorable C. a. Dunning, Minister of .Finance. At the end of June loans numbering 12,189 and amounting to* $4,84.8,5418,HO were reported from cities and .towns in Canada. These figures for cities , and towns should not be confused [ with the total of all Home Improve­ ment Plan Loans in the Dominion. As announced on August 24th, Home Improvement Plan loans throughout 'Canada numbered *21, 4/67 and a- mounted to $8,249,1685.33 on Aug­ ust 2 3 rd. improvements loans up to of Slj? 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