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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1942-03-19, Page 2ft Thursday, March 19th, 1942:THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE • Serial Story SYNOPSIS After hutch with Ranny, Tamar ■goes hark to Shadwell, the old plan­ tation, where Phoebe is struck with the new demeanor of the gh’I< Tam* ar is just about to go to the room of her invalid mother when the phone rings. The message, brings news that Christopher has been badly in* Jured in an accident. Tamar’s fath­ er orders that Sande be brought to Shadwall at once instead of being taken to a hospital. Tamar is shock­ ed when the amiounceiuent comes over the telephone and she steels herself for further action, when they bring the buttered form to the Ran­ dolph home. Dr, Forrester has ar­ rived and they set about to make Ohi'Lstopher as comfortable as pos­ sible. when they picked her up at the edge of the lane, but Tamar with her blue eyes like saucers in her face, had only a bump on her* nose. “You come to the clinic, my dear, like a good girl. It’s never too late these days in this age af miracles.” Knox came up with a clattering of glasses and noisy steps to an­ nounced his arrival on the scene. “A little sherry for you, Dennard. Sit down and make yourself comfor­ table. You think Sande is going to be able to get about again in the week} or so?” a “Qh, yes. For a while he won’t be able to do any work with that arm, but he can certainly go to Cri­ cket Hill and oversee the work there.” They talked on and on the sultry heat I say, Jet the man choose.” Two red spots burned in her cheeks. Tamar had spoken melodrama ti- cally: “Please don't me. I’ve given my other!” And now meat. she “I tried start, can him right worry about heart to an- to the mo-returning said to -herself viciously: to fool myself from the I continue doing so under my roof?” CHAPTER XIII until in Cannot of the warm day. As Randolph entered the door­ way of the room he heard the doctor say: "I’ll give him something now to keep him quiet for an hour or so. He will be in pain, Tamiar, when he comes out, but he’s going to be all right in a few days. ..Just give him some of the pleasant Shadwell hos­ pitality and some rays of sunshine from that smile of yours and he will convalesce nicely.” Tamar managed a weak answer: “WeTl take good care of him.” She needed to- get out of doors and down to the edge of the Chestatep. With­ out anothex’ word she turned and fled down the back stairs and out a side door. Tamar stood river. Forget Banny by the bank of the She was looking at a musi­ cal stream as it poured in a spark­ ling waterfall over rocks that she and Ransome Todd had set when they were children. A flashing ray of the sun glinted against it, and turned the whole into a colorful rainbow. The mauve and purple and blue murged into orange red and fuschia. “For Pete’s sake, Tam, tote rocks a little faster,” Ransome and “Just a Little Upset” With one accord the doctor Knox Randolph looked at each er. “Will she be all right?” her fathex' explained a the had commanded her, as he stood with brown bare legs knee-deep. “Tote?” She had dropped the big sandstone and mocked him mali- cioxxsly. “Tote?” And where did you pick up ‘fox* Pete’s sake,’ Ran­ ny? I’ll bet if youx* daddy -heard you talkin’ like that------ “Now look here, Ranxiy Todd, if* I’m good enough to play with you and tote rocks for your old water­ fall and dam, then I’m good enough to help building, A girl’s as good as a boy any time------■” A. Splash of Mud “Can you tell ma, please,” a deep voice came from the big four-postex* bed, “is this Heaven?” Christopher Sande made a movement as though to sit up, b^t reconsidering, sank back to the white pillow, “Feeling better?” Tamar asked softly. "Sorry to disappoint you, sir, but you’re sill in Georgia.” Sande touched the bandage about his head, being careful not to dis­ turb the position of his right should­ er. “There was a loud crashing noise, and that’s all I remember. “It’s just as well. That was late yesterday afternoon.” Sande had slept fitfully during the night, moaning in his half-un­ conscious state. Knox Randolph had spent most of the night sitting in the chair which he now occupied. “I’m putting you to a lot of trouble. Am I going to' live? grinned. "Now don’t keep thing from me!” Tarnax' smiled. "You’ll be at the Cricket Hill before this next week, Dr. Forrester said, still now. Can you eat a breakfast?” “Well—no. I hardly think so. But never mind, I’ll make up for it later.” room, little feminine fox* the occupancy a rough engineer, like himself, thought with humor. -chairs and a small round table, j Tamar had handed kirn a cane la ­ the hallway, and he leaned against her arm. Tanxai1 Gets a Ball Tamar helped him lute the chair and picked up a magnaiue, ‘'This has all of the latest news condensed, ixxto quick reading; This Is the first copy. It came while YOU where in bed. I'll run up and make Mother comfortable, and be back down in a xxxinute,” As Tamar hurried up the stairs, the telephone rang. "I’ll take it up here,” she called down to Phoebe who stirred in the kitchen hall. “Tam?” Ransome Todd's voice said, “May I come out tonight?” “Tonight, Ranny?” “Yes, tonight, Tamar,” he repeat­ ed. “May I?” “Of course. Come right on from youx' office. And we’ll have din­ ner.” “I can’t quite make it that early, but I’ll be over fox* dinner. Tamar walked slowly into hex* room. She sat down on the edge of hex' bed, Ranny would choose to­ night, And there was so few eve­ nings left w-hen she could have Christopher Sande all to. herself Even now, she had to devide his time with her father, and yes eveix Phoebe and Aristotle who had be­ come The World's Finest Anthracite Trade Marked Blue. Orderis Blue Coal and we have it» «d«Q Large Lump Alberta Coal HAMCO Dustless Coke prices are Right A. J. CLATWORTHY Phone 12 Grantox We Deliver HIBBERT COUNCIL Brinsley Mission Circle The March meeting of the Brins­ ley Mission Circle Girls was held on Saturday, March 7th, at the home, of Marion Morley with an. attendance of ten. * The first vice-president, Marion Morley, presided and the meeting opened by singing "A Better Day is Coming*” followed by -the Lord’s Prayer repeated in unison. The Scripture reading 23rd psalm, was read by Orpah Watson. Roll call was answered and minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted. Lettei'S of thanks were read by the sut-ins of the community. Busi­ ness was dlscusssed and it was mov­ ed by Gladys Neil and seconded by Kathleen make an basaar in valued at more than fifty cents, Hymn “Speed Away, Speed Away on Youx* Mission of Light” was sung followed by an Kathleen Morley, fi'oxn the second chapter ‘Free The Times-Advocate Established 1873 and 1387 at Exeter, Ontario Published every Thursday morn ins SUBSCRIPTION—$2.00 ppr year 1M advance RATES—Farm or Real Estate for sale 5Qc, each insertion far first four insertions. 26c. each subse­ quent insertion, Miscellaneous ar­ ticles. Tq Rent, Wanted, Lost, or Found 10 c. per line of gfe word*. Beading notices 10 c. par lino. Card of Thanks 60c. Legal ad­ vertising 12 and 8c, per linq. In Memoriam, with one verse extra verses 26c. each. Member of The Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association Of that ” he any- back time Lie little His eyes roved ovei’ the I was a pretty place, but a of he Morley that each girl article to sell at the April. Each article to be no less than 25c and no ...---------------------T ....... . ...... ................. Professional Cards and oth- the doctor' asked. He had seen the glint of unshed tears back of her sweep­ ing lashes. \“Just a little upset with the sight of blood. trifle too careful to, the older man who was used to die ways of the world and knew a thing or two. Dr. Forrester nodded his white head. He walked into the bathroom and carefully washed his hands. •Maris- Randolph called softly from the next room, and the two- men went inside for a few minutes. “Is IMr. Sande going, to be all right?” she inquired anxiously. “Oh yes?, Maris, If you don’t mind my imposing him on your hos­ pitality a little while.” “Of course not!” she disclaimed. “I’ll talk with Phoebe and we’ll make him as comfortable as pos­ sible. He can use my bedside tray at his meals, and Tamar him informed with the reading to him.” “The perfect hostess!” rester said slender pulse slow. most cheerful smile he could muster, “If we send an ambulance for you, Maris, will you come to the clinic at Atlanta next week?” “If you want me to,” she said. In another instant she flashed her smile on her husband. "Will you please have Phoebe bring us up a cold drink?” Knox obediently left the room. He knew Maris well enough to un­ derstand there was something she wanted to talk over with the doctor. Her voice came faintly, but he could not interpret her words. • Is it Too Late? of a tanned beside it on Her slender The Patient Recovering can keep news by her The Too the Dr, For- encirclingsmiling and wrist with his hands, beat was slow again. He smiled once more, Just then he had deliberately dropoed the, rock in front of her so that the mud had splashed all Over her blue linen dress that Phoe­ be had asked her not to wear. She had cried with the fury of a 12- year-old. Ranny once more. Why couldn’t she get away from him? She had come down the stairs and out here over the beaten old path to replace the white face up there on the pil­ lows with the memory ' laughing one. Tamar dropped down the soft green moss, hand reached out and she plucked a flower. How long would Christopher stay here at Shadwell? A soft tremor ran through her body. His dark expressive eyes had held more than just casual interest this morning: “Isn’t he the good-looking thing?” Selby Sheridan, her best friend, had whispered to her at their first meet­ ing. “Why, why, no. He isn’t at all handsome. Just got a Jot of old Yan­ kee personality, that’s all.” “If you don’t mind my being sel­ fish, I’ll -claim him, here and now, Tam. Remember—squatter’s rights —or something.” Selby had thrown her blonde curls and gone after him, too. The next three days he was kept to his bed by Dr Forrester. Tamar read to him. Their conversation touched upon many subjects and Tamar felt "that she had known him for years. The fourth day Aristotle and -Phoebe helped him downstairs to the little breakfast room -where Tamar found him when she came down. She saw the newspapers propped up in front of the host’s chair and thinking it was her father she said: “You’re late this morning, aren’t you?” The paper moved, “Better late than never!” Tamar laughed. “How did you get down those stairs by yourself?” * “Phoebe and hex' offspring help­ ed me. Aristotle pulled and Phoebe pushed. We made it just before I collapsed.” 'He grinned at her en­ gagingly. “As a matter of fact I feel disgustingly healthy this morn­ ing. I’m afraid I’ll have to go .back to work.” “It’s too bad!” She touched little silver bell at her place. A Southern Breakfast his willing slave. Her Mother Knows course, Ranny knew Christopher was here. She made a sharp movement and sat up stiffly. That’s why he hadn’t called this week! And she reminded herself that she hadn’t even missed him. Days without Ransome Todd ing at Shadwell! The thing incredulous. Tanxar recalled last time she had seen him. had acted downright hateful, told herself, using one of Phoebe’s favorite expressions. She rose and went into hex* moth er’s room. “Mother I’ve not meant to neglect you!” she murmered to Maris Randolph. "Phoebe indicated there were go­ ings on between yoxx and that young engineer, Tamar. She thinks you’re on the verge of a great romance. Is there anything to it?” Maris was not just sure that she wanted a romance between Christopher Sande and her lovely daughter. Love could be so cruelly misplaced if it Was not properly guided into the proper channels. Tamar’s voice said breathlessly. “Phoebe has her head in the clouds most of the tixxxe’ I can’t see how she ever mixes a recipe, without having most of the ingredients miss­ ing. “I’m going to fix a seat fox* you outside and Dad can carry yoxx down fox' a sunbath this morning.” (To be continued) call* wag the He she Cromarty, R.R. I, Mar. 9th, 1942 The Hibbert Township Council xnet for tlxeix* regular monthly coun­ cil meeting in tlxe Town Hall, Staf- fa on Saturday March 7th at one p.m., all members present The Clerk read the minutes of the last meeting which were adopted as read. . The Council received four gravel tenders for. crushing and delivering the crushed material on to the roads and after carefully considering the tenders awarded the contract to the Sandy (Contracting, and Machine Works of Goderich. By-law No.7 1(942 appointing Fenceviewers and <Poundkeepers was given its third and final read­ ing and passed. The following accounts paid: mission, $8.81; urer, Insulin, $3,85; Wood for the Twp. Direct Relief, ,$7.00. T-hba. D- were Com- Treas- Howe, Hydro-Electric Power Provincial Nelson Hall, $45.00; Wren, Clerk. TORONTOJ> instrumental by The topic taken of the Study Book “Free Tales from China” was read by Gladys Neil. A missionary reading was given by Marjorie Prest, Hymn “Wlxosoevex’ Heareth Shout, Shout the Sound” wag sung followed by “Qod Save the King.” The meeting closed with the Mizpah benediction, The con­ test given by Lorraine Neil was won by Orpah Watson. Lunch was served by Mrs. (Morley. It was mov- ■ed by Gladys Neil and seconded by Marjorie Prest, that Mrs. Morley be given a vote of thanks, BOX CAR AND COAL TENDER JUMP RAILS AT PARKHILL While pulling into a siding at the Parkhill C.N.R. station, the westbound freight train jumped the tracks late Wednesday after­ noon of last week. The cpal ten- dei* and one box car left the track whexx the rails spread. The engine was not heavy enough to piull the cars back on the track and a heavier one had to be brought from Stratford. One car* was placed on the the rails repaired and the was pushed back on the Quite a crowd gathered to the proceedings, The train did not leave Parkhill till after 9.30 at night. ’ Earliex* a washout 12 feet long and 10 feet deep, which left the tracks suspended in midair, was discovered by Gordon McLeod, four miles west of Parkhill. The rails were shored up with a trestle, and it required two carloads of .cinders to fill the large hole. GLADMAN & STANBURY (F. W» Gladman) BARRISTER, SOLICITOR, &c Money tp Loan, Investmenfts Mad* Insurance Safe-deposit Vaults for use of our Clients without charge EXETER and HENSALL CARLING & MORLEY BARRISTERS, SOLICITORS, dtc. LOANS, INVESTMENTS, INSURANCE Office: Carling Block, Main Strec4, EXETER, ONT. W. G. COCHRANE, B. A. Barrister, Solicitor, Notary Phone 77 Exeter Residence Phone 74 Dr. G. F. Roulston, L.D.S.,D.D.S. DENTIST Office: Carling Block EXETER, ONT, dosed Wednesday Afternoons She was saying to the doctor: “I think it’s too late, Dennard. Please dont make me go through with it, if it’s not going to do me any good. I’d lots rather lie here in my pretty bed and sit in my chaix* and look out at the Chestatee until time to go.” She looked at him bravely through lashes that were so much like Tamar’s. Dennard Forrester did not want to tell Maris that it was already too late, nor did he want hex' to kinow that the operation that he had sug­ gested years ago was but a tempor­ ary relief. Every time he had come to see her the last, year he knew that she was just a trifle more frail. It had all happened years ago, v&en a spirited carriage horse had r^rtm away with the trap in which she was taking Tamar riding. Maris bad almost been unrecognizable Squatter’s Rights Squatter’s rights! Squatter’s rights, indeed! In their bridge ’club the fairest of the daughters of Tahlahneka had already made him the chief topic of conversation. “I saw him first,” Selby was al­ ways wont to exclaim.. “My dear! this is not leap year.” Tamar remembered with chagvin her own remark: “I’m sure that the young man would be delighted to know that him!” .Daffodil gray eyes "My dear, vantages. you’re . all going out for Meriwell fixed her cold upon T-amar and said; you have all of the ad­ just think! You could see him almost every day if you your mind to it!” “Daffy! Don’t give her ideas!” cried another. "Being owner of the Cricket Hill is enough. If he were smart he’d mar- ry her for her money.” Selby immediately rose defensive­ ly, and demanded: "Is this a bridge party or did we just meet to battle? put any the bad ate Ho Happiness in the Home When Mother Is Sick The tired, worn Out mother cannot make a happy home if she is sick and worried by the never ending household, duties* She gets run down and becomes nervous and irritable, downhearted and discouraged, can’t teat at night, and gets uf) in the morning feeling as tired aa wt Women Buffering in this way may find i------------- „ ______ Pills a remedy with which to help recuperate their, health, build up down system, and assist them back to health—happiness again, Price 50c-a box, 6$ pills, nt all drug counters* Look for our trade mark a "Red Heart” on the package. Tha T. Milburn Co., Limited, Toronto, Ont, inMilbum’e Health and Niam > the run Phoebe came in with a tray of frosted orange juice in tall glasses. Tarnax' sat across the small table from Christopher, -her eyes studying his face. The swelling had reced­ ed from his brow, but his right arm was still in its slixxg. Christopher saw the tiny blue- veined tracery about her temples, noticed with pleasure the softness of hbr White hands. Her black hair' lay in small curls about her fore­ head, flaunting the efforts of brush. And she was in White again, other white linen dress. For first time ixx his life, Christopher Sande had been conscious of a girl’s Wearing apparel. Tamar wore blue occasionally, but .she was loveliest in white. A row of blue wooden buttons march­ ed down the front of the dress, and her eyes beneath the black lashes reflected their blueness. 1 The small hands moved quickly With the covered Samour. She pour­ ed’ amber colored coffee, served gol­ den toast and perfectly poached eggs. “Phoebe is a marvel,” sighed. “IMy Stay here has pletely disrupted my morale, not Want to leave. Do I have Tamar’s lashes swept down eyes that must have leaped, you have to go?” she repeated his question, this time fox* his answer. “Why not stay on at Shadwell?” “I’d never get anything done at Cricket Hill! live here the rest- off, quickly, from the mine, Tamar?” “Everything is running smoothly Of course, the major is anxious fo: you to get back, but I should that the work is progressing.” After breakfast .they, sti'olled to the terrace. Hera a big green striped umbrella shaded white Dr..H. H. COWEN, L.D.S.,DfD.S DENTAL SURGEON Office "‘next to the Hydro Shop Main Street, Exeter Office 36w Telephones Rcflj 33J Closed Wednesday Afternoons tracks, tender tracks, watch And then . . . just in case any of. our readers are. interested, the best way to approach a woman with a past is with a present. out Monthly Rates Hotel' Wayeriey \ Spaxkha Ave. at CollkhTSt RATES SINGLE . 51.50 to $3.00 < DOUBLE . $2.50 to $5.00 Special Weekly A MODERN . . . QUIRT . . . WELL CONDUCTED . . . 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Mitchell Cromarty GLADMAN & ST ANBURY Solicitors* Exeter MRS. J. MILLER HOSTESS TO CROMARTY LADIES’ AID The members of the Ladies’ Aid Society inet at the home of Mrs. J. M. Miller with Mrs. Roy McCul­ loch in charge to conduct the meet­ ing. Mrs. Kenneth McLaren read the Scripture Iessoxx ’ following a hymn. Mrs. William Harper offer­ ed prayer. The secretary, Mrs. Laing, read the minutes of the pre­ vious meeting. port showed a substantial balance an hand. It agreed to buy a Victory Bond, Bed Crass wark was discussed and all arrangements were left with the wark cainmittee. The treasurer’s re- was unanimously