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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1938-12-29, Page 2THURSDAY, DECEMBER SO, 1938 THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE Eloise’s Rians But Eloise’s desires were not so simple. As she went .on dressing her resolution hardened. Her mind was mjade up. The only way to escape from her present life was by getting money somehcw — some where. She had decided that a long time ago. when she began secretly saving her weekly salary. Unlike Andrea, who. turned most of her earnings .ever to Mary, Eloise made only a meager contribution to the household. But she had begun to despair at ever fighting free by this m,ethoid. Dean Gilhrop’s card in her purse seemed a signboard pointing toward a road at which Eloise had often Looked longingly but had never tra veled. All the events of the day served to strengthen her determination for the daring step she had resolved up on. She would goi to Dean Gilthrop and see if his apology was more than mere courteous words. That he was definitely interested in Andrea she felt sure. If he were a mere play boy who sought casual amusement with women who were not his own kind, well — she was ready. Such would pay for his pleasure, Eloise felt sure. In that case, she propos ed he should pay in terms that would free her forever from a world bounded on one side by eight hours at a typewriter, and on the other by a home that was bleak, sordid, ugly and uncomfortable. told job. the . As her breast. Was he going to ask her Was he going to conquer enough to tell laughed gaily. While she and Mary were clearing the table Sandy David that Andrea had lost her Thoughtfully David walked to piano and began to strum softly he played the strains of a popular song Andrea hummed along with him, wiping the dishes in rhythm to the music. “David’s a nice, cheerful boy,” Mary said as she swished suds in the dishpan. "He'll make a good hus band for some girl, Andrea. I’ve often wondered if you two—” She paused and gazed speculatively at Andrea, smiling sympathetically at the girl’s blush. "Sandy was so slow,” Mary con tinued, "I was afraid I’d have to ask him! myself . . . but he got around to it . . . .in a subway train, of all places. I wasn’t sure I heard him right. It seems to me the boys nowadays don’t know when they’re in love . . or what it is.” "There was never anybody else for me but David,” Andrea confided. "Nobody else ever measures up to him. throp, sure of 1 think that finger and running.” “You’re That detestable in the store himself. He ; he had only I every woman would come Dean Gil- today . . so seemed to to crook his better away from men like that,” Mary said primly. "Stick to David. He’s your style, along now, I’ll finish up the Andrea leaned over the smiling down at David. "Sing one of your own . Run rest.” piano, at last? his shyness --tonight? "Do you questioned, her-—-now "Do you really don’t mind so?” he searching mean about not. It’s love that ■it my mind and think I’ll die groped. Fear, clutching at really think his blue eyes hers intently, that women money?” “Of course counts—real love.” “Oh, Andrea, I am so in love, beats in my heart and will not let me rest. I if I can't have her. Her? Andrea’s mind with icy fingers, was her heart—stifling her—strangling her. For reassurance she laid her hand on David’s. "Who is it, David?” she whisper ed, her voice sounding weak and far away, even in her own ears. “It’s Eloise!” David cried as if in agony. "I thought you knew—I thought everybody knew. I’m] in love with Eloise!” Andrea sat stunned as if struck in the face, as if her known world in a twinkling had been swept away. In that moment she could find nei ther voice nor words, and her heart lay still as death within her. CHAPTER III David The sound of the piano came very faintly through the closed door of their bedroom* Andrea brightened. “David's here,” she said. Was she in love with him, she wondered, searching her own heart. In love! What a pale and futile way to describe the breathless thing she felt. It was like the first Spring when the world was very young. Her love for him was so fervent, so profound—beyond dimen- slim—beyond anything known. She hurriedly dabbed a bit of powder to her face and went to. him. David Mason was sitting at the battered piano hurling great hand fuls of glittering arpeggios into the drab room. Andrea’s gaze lingered lovingly at the back of his golden -head. At the sight of him, happi ness flooded her heart. Her cares and worries always seemed to van ish when she saw him. It had been like that from her girlhood days when she had first known him. She had always turned to him for com fort in her childhood tragedies. She was sure that he loved her in re turn, but shyness kept him from speaking. Suddenly he raised his golden voice in song, and her whole being stood still and listened. “My heart is like a singing bird,” he sang, and she thought to herself that his voice was like a singing heart. She always thought of his voice like that. Eloise, dressed for the street, came into the room). He stopped singing, turned, and seeing them, sprang to his feet. “Stay for supper, David,” Eloise invited. “You can eat my ham burgers — because I don’t want them.” “I love hamburgers!” David ac cepted readily. “You would,” Eloise retorted good humoredly. She pulled her coat collar higher and passed through the living room without a backward glance. She had no need to look at Dean Gilthrop’s name card to re fresh her memory —-■ she knew by •heart the number she was going to dial when she reached the nearest drug store. “Is anything wrong with Eloise?” David asked, turning to Andrea. “I don’t know,” Andrea’s face was troubled. “She’s been acting queerly lately. At times I feel that she hates all of us — that she's a stranger.” “All singers get moody at times,” David explained. "With that voice of her Eloise could go> places. I’m always hoping I can get her a spot on the radio.” songs,” she suggested. "The one I like best.” Davids fingers drifted over the keys and he sang his own love song in soft, caressing tones. Andrea clos ed her eyes as she listened. At the end he stood up and caught both her hands in his. "iDon’t worry about your job, An drea, darling,” he said*, .his blue eyes glowing tender understanding. “You’ll get another soon. They not let a pretty girl like you long for work.” For an instant she course she had taken. Gilthrop receive her if him in Andrea’s place? any A Kiss will wait eyesShe smiled wanly, her hazel soft, her delicate features upraised toward him, a shining glory in her eyes down awk- drew Eloise Mowbray paused indecise- ly as she stood in the drug store telephone booth, about to dial the number Dean Gilthrop had scribbled on his card, doubted the How would she went to Her deception might frustrate generous impulse he felt toward the girl for whose loss of work he was indirectly responsible. Or he might stipulate that .Andrea be the direct recipient of his largesse. Eloise en tertained no doubts of what would happen in that event. The rich young man's money would be proud ly rejected. A picture of the dilapidated home flashed through Eloise’s mind. She heartily loathed every circumstance of her life—the. mean flat, the cheap iron bed she shared the petty economies ward maintaining a ance at the office. to escape—never to have the lovely things of life which women with only half her looks seem'ed to get without effort? Her lips set grimly. “It’s just a chance.’’ with Andrea, that went t-o- decent appear- Was she evei’ Song in Her Heart Mary summoned them to dinner. David kept them amused with a ser ies of humorous happenings at the radio station, and even Andrea Worry Saps the Nervous System Worry* over business or household duties, sudden shock, the insane quest for pleasure, the foolish at tempt to put a week of normal life into twenty-four hours, feverish over activity, the demand for sensational literature are all conductive to the aggravation of wear and teaT on the nervous system. If you ate tired, listless, nervous, worried and distressed you will find in Milburn’s Health and Nerve Bills a body building and nerve strength ening tonic that will help to put you <oh your feet again, Ths T. Milburn Co,, I4A, Toronto, Oat. face. Without warning, her filled with tears that trickled her cheeks. David, hovering wardly and shyly above her, out his handkerchief and dried hei’ tears. Then raising her face slowly, he. kissed her gently on the cheek. “There, little Andrea, you’re too beautiful to cry,” he said, his voice resonately close to her like yours were only stalling.” Andrea clung to him. ear. "Lips meant for all about it,” he Andrea told him dismissal and the Farm News Ied at about 5,000 pounds. The total I commercial crop of timothy in 1938 ‘is estimated at 619,000 pounds as (against 1,927,000 pounds in 1937. About 35 per cent, of the above quantities would be mixtures, having | from 5 per cent to 25 per cent, of alsike. Supplies still in growers’ J hands are 425,000 pounds. Prices 'offered or paid growers for basis 'Ro. grade are ranging between ,4 ‘and .5c, per pound. ' Southwestern Ontario: The new of Andrea was still definite •— the soft appeal of hei' eyes, the child like delicacy of her figure, her in stinctive proud refusal of his over tures. There was an entirely dif ferent quality in the girl confronting him. She was harder metal—vivid, alive, a daring spirit quick to seize an advantage for her own ends. “Miss Mowbray?” he said tenta tively, knitting his brows. “Yes, but not the one you ex pected.” Eloise said charmingly. “I used my sister’s name when I call ed. I knew mine would mean noth ing.” They regarded each other for an’instant across the immeasurable distance that separated their worlds, the man in his trim dinner jacket lean, elegant and debonair, the girl drawn to her regal height, summon ing all her feminine resources. Gilthrop motioned toward the di van. “Will you have a cigarette, a drink?” he suggested. To the ser vant who was placing a tray before the fireplace. Gilthrop said: "Show Mr. Burchette in here when he ar rives, Simmions.” Eloise’s heart leaped at the name. Could he mean THE Rufus Bur chette — the millionaire from the West? But, of course, all million aires know each other, she reasoned naively. She would delay her visit to meet him. Gilthrop was handing her a delicate glass filled with liq uor. He smiled quizzically as he lifted his own. “We might drink to your sister— Andrea, I think you said her name was?” Eloise nodded. “To her luck — she’s .going to need it,” she said, sip ping the fiery brandy. Gilthrop’s face sobered. "I was sorry about this afternoon — an ugly affair for your sister.” “Andrea’s particularly unfortun ate,” Eloise explained. “She’s not only poor, she’s an idealist'.” "So much so that when I gave her the card that caused all the trouble she saw me as the big bad wolf ravening for little Red Riding Hood,” Gilthrop added dryly. Then he smiled. Eloise studied him. "A girl often makes*her living as a model, Mr. Gilthrop because of her figure, not her temperament.” Recompense "|And now your little sister Andrea is out of work — and blames me for it.” Gilthrop sm'iled wryly. ‘Well we mustn’t let your sister stay out in the cold with only her idealism.” Gilthrop crossed to his desk, un locked a drawer and returned with a wallet. “If you think money would be acceptable—” he began hesitantly— ‘‘I’d like to make amends some way.’ Eloise watched with inner excite ment as he sorted out five $100 bills and laid the money on the table be tween them. “From what I saw of'your sister,” Gilthrop said doubtfully, “I’m not at all sure she’ll accept this. What I’d rather do, Miss Mowbray, is to see her myself—explain to her—” He stopped at the sight of her face. Whatever the younger sister might be, this girl wanted the mloney. Or maybe it was a new kind of shake down; Certainly it was tan us u ail. the older sister acting as emissary in this way. Insensibly his manner toward Eloise changed. (To be Continued) GREENWAY (Too late for last week) Mrs. R. English spent a couple of days last week wittli Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Sheppard in London. Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Woodburn and Marlene and Mr. and Mrs. Carman Woodburn and Marion visited with Mr. and Mrs. Elfcar Mouuseau, of KLppen, on Sunday. Mrs. A. McIntosh accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Wellman and Marilyn, of Port Huron, are spending a few weeks visiting friends in Mami, Florida. Mr. and Mrs. D. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Brown and Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. Rufus Turnbull, of Grand Bend spent Monday in London. Mrs. R. L. Sheppard, of London, visited on Monday with her parents Mr. and Mrs. R. English. The Sunday School executive of the United Church met on Friday evening for their annual meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. Bro- phey. The meeting opened With a hymn after which Mr. Beacorn led in prayer. The superintendent Mr. S. W. Webb was in charge. The min utes of the last annual meeting were read by the secretary Mt. F. Steep er. Many items of business were discussed. Young Alon's clcVSS promoted to the Senior Class which meets in the auditorium of the church in charge of Mr. D. Sheppard.! The Junior Young Ladies class was united with .the Senior Young Ladies class. Mrs. Fred Steeper and I Mrs. J. H. McGregor were chosen for teachers. The intermediate classes were left with the same teachers they had last year. The 1 Harmony class was left in charge! of Mrs. S. McIntosh and Mrs. Frank ‘ Steeper. The Sr. Bible class is iti’ charge of Mrs. Wm. Sherritt assist ed by Rev. Mt. Beacom. Lunch was served by the ladies and everyone ! expressed their thanks to Mr. ana Mrs. Brophey for. their kindnesg. Current Crop Report According to reports received from agricultural representatives, many counties in Western, Central and Eastern Ontario are experiencing a serious shortage of water supply for livestock. A light snowfall early in December aided the flow of water into wells, but the quantity was not enough to reduce the shortage water any appreciable amount, Bruce County the T.B. restricted area canvassing is about completed with 77 per cent, of cattle-owners in favor of proceeding with the test. From Huron County a carload of heavy steers weighing well over 1,400 lbs., was shipped to New York recently for Christmas display pur poses. A few anim'als in the ship ment weighed over 1,700' lbs. The cattle brought around $100 per head At the recent Brant District Holstein Sale 33 head of young bulls, heifers and cows sold for an average $83. Due to the unusually mild weahter in early December, plowing was quite general throughout South western Ontario. Middlesex reports a movement of turkeys, with best- dressed birds bringing 22c. a pound. The hog market here has been strong at around $8.50 per cwt. Red Clover Seed Threshing of red clover seed is progressing satisfactorily in South western Ontario. The commercial production of double cut red clover is estimated at 4,250,000 pounds as against 450,000 pounds in 1937. The demand is fair and since little export is expected, buying is rather selective and cautious. Prices being offered or paid growers, basis No. 1 grade, are ranging between 7 and 12 cents per pound. In Eastern Ontario the total commercial production of double cut red clover is estimated at 1,0'81,00'0' pounds as compared with 202,000' pounds last year. crop of timothy seed in Southwest ern Ontario is estimated at 1,500,000 of pounds as compared with 2,500,000 ini pounds in 1937, Available supplies still be growers’ hands are about 900',000 ounds, The demand is fair QJfje Sxeier Simra-Aiiuiuulr Established 1873 and 1887 at Exeter, Ontario Published every Thursday aioruia/! 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Southwestern Ontario: Threshing is not yet completed but the produc tion of commercial alfalfa seed in Southwestern Ontario is estimated at 500,000 pounds as compared with 1,923,000 pounds in 1937. The quality of the seed is fair. Reports indicate that 350,000 lbs. of this seed is still in growers’ hands The demand is excellent with dealers offering growers for basis No. 1 Grade, from .16 to ,10c. per pound. ARTHUR WEBER LICENSED AUCTIONEER For Huron and Middlesex FARM SALES A SPECIALTY PRICES REASONABLE SATISFACTION GUARANTEED • A Phone 57-13 Dashwood R. R. No. 1, DASHWOOD FRANK TAYLOR LICENSED AUCTIONEER For Huron and Middlesex FARM SALES A SPECIALTY Prices Reasonable and Satisfaction Guaranteed EXETER I*. O. or RING 188 Calling Gilthrop With unsteady finger she dialed Gilthrop’s number. Her heart beat tumultuously as she waited. What if there were .no answer—if Gilthrop was out—if he refused to see her? She felt that her destiny was hang ing in the balance. The accented impersonal voice of an English but ler answered her ring. “This is Mr. Gilthrop’s residence. Who is calling, please?” “Miss Andrea Mowbray,” Imme diately Gilthrop’s voice came thro’, hearty and eager. “I was hoping you would call m.e sometime, Miss Mowbray. There are things I would like to talk over with you-. May I see you?” “Tonight?” Eloise steadied her voice. "Why, y-yes.” The man’s voice was puzzled. “At your home, per haps?' Eloise stifled a desire to laugh outright at the thought of Gilthrop in the shabby flat she called home. ..No, I think not. You see, there are people there—----” "Of course.” Gilthrop spoke very quickly, sympathetically. "You wouldn’t care to come here. I could send niy car for you.” "Thanks don’t bother. I’ll take a cab.’ Eloise hung up with a sense of triumphant relief. She went to ’the exclusive apartment house where Gilthrop lived. As the elevator took her to the I top of the great building, her heart ibeat accelerated. She had not known ■ that Gilthrop lived in a penthouse. !A blue-coated servant answered her ; ring, ushering her toward a iious living room, j "Your coat, madam?” Two scarlet spots glowed in her cheeks. Excite ment stirred her pulse. She wanted to hold her arms about him—to. hold him) there against her forever—in the circle of her arms and heart. If only they could find rapture togeth er in some refuge of lasting tender ness. "I’m just a weak, stupid, eilly little fool,” she said, but as she looked at his golden fairness some thing warm and tender—something with magic radiance—caressed her heart. He guided her to the sofa and sat with his arm comfortably around her slender shoulders. “Now tell me commanded and the story of her cause of it. If only I had money to help you, Andrea,” he commanded finally his lips set in grim lines. “I’m pretty useless, dear. AU people without money are useless in this world.” She placed her slender fingers across his lips to stop his words. "Don’t talk like that, David,” she protested. "It frightens me to hear you say things like that.” How her mind clung to him, she thought, eo trustingly - ately. What did she care if he no mloney. He was, at least, real in a world of make-believe sham and deceit. David was only one who mattered in her whole life. To have him love her, to ans wer the pulsing longing in her own i . heart—was all she hoped and pray- | ed for—all she dreamed of in the;!" dark silences of the night. His arm * , , ,tightened around her Your coat’ madam?” he "I should have gone in for prize- ’ fighting instead of singing,” he said ( £01* time I in a single night just for trying to j bash each other’s brains out. Why) I would have to sing on the radio, I for five centuries half that.” "Oh, David, but (glorious. You get — so desper- had was and the i luxur- asked with lining before I earned your voice is so a lot of fan mail now and some day you’ll get your big chance. Don't get discouraged.” "And it’s I who should, be consol ing you, How can marry mo ! embarrassment of the torn land shook her head. "No, thanks.” 'I will tell Mr. Gilthrop you are the servant said, retiring. back on a great divan open fireplace where hospitably, the rootm Andrea—but I get so blue. I over ask any woman to s when I have so little?” ate, Strikes Again she loves yon, David She fur walls of here. Eloise sank that faced an logs crackled tivoly studied paneled tapestry, armchairs placed invitingly in pools of light, conven ient small tables with curious cigar ette boxes and ashtrays. She calcu- ilated that any one of the small bibe lots of jade, silver and crystal would cost more than she made in weeks. I Surprise For Gilthrop Gilthrop, entering, stopped short F “But if won’t make any difference!” An- in surprise. 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