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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1939-04-20, Page 6THURSDAY, APRIL 20tli, 1039 THE EXETER T1MES-ADVOCATE -r- -r CHAmn xxvii i i ' With timorous tread Sandy cross-i ed the heavily carpeted lobby of; Dean Gilthovp’s apartment house Under his arm he carried a working model of his patent. His pockets bulged with papers. Upstairs a group of financiers awaited his arrival. Within a few minutes he was ush ered into Gilthorp’a rooms. Gilthorp introduced Sandy to men whose , names he had only read in the news papers. These xnen were interested in his invention. They were willing to invest money in it. Maybe he did not know much about finance, but he knew his invention. To his own amazement, he found himself working terously . listened of the group, Sandy discovered was a radio technician who plied him with scores of questions, all of which . he answered readily. After* the de monstration, Gilthorp turned to the assembled guests. “We seem to be ready to go for ward,” he said. “My attorney will draw up the necessary papers. I would propose that we make Andrew • Sanderson president of the new com- ■ pany. The men agreed heartily. Sandy, flushed with honest pride, could find no words to acknowledge the honor bestowed on him. He merely smil- . ed happily and said nothing. “We will have to select a factory ■ site,” Gilthorp continued with busi nesslike authority. “I have several iix mind, and if you can spare the • time perhaps it would be advisable [ if we look them over immediately,” • The men assented. forcefully explaining the of his invention as he dex- set up the model. The men with absorbed interest. One his Sandy Gets a Surprise Sandy rode with Gilthorp in his uxxurfous convertible coupe. As they started, he turned to Dean with in formation which had been in mind all during the conference. “I didn't want to say anything in front of all those men, Dean,” he began uncertainly, “but David re fused to give me that'paper back. I didn’t know if I should tell you be fore you started all this organiza tion.” "I have the paper,” Dean replied quietly. “You have it?” Sandy -asked with swift relief. “Did David give it to you?” “No, he didn’t,” Gilthorp answer ed moodily, “but let's not talk about it. We have it. That’s all that matters,” As Gilthorp skillfully handled the car in heavy traffic, Sandy’s thoughts were bewildered. How did Gilthorp get the paper? He felt a vague un easiness about the wnole thing. What had happened? “David seems like a different man these days,” Sandy offered, as if thinking aloud. He was fond of Da vid. Whatever had happened, he felt he must enter some defense of him to Gilthorp. “He’s had a run of : tough luck — losing his voice, that ■ murder trial, and now his engage- i xnent to Eloise is broken. He’s pro- ■ bably beside himself with worry over ■ his debts and everything." “Did you say his engagement to , Eloise is broken?" Gilthorp asked, suddenly roused. “Yes. Andrea told me about it,” Sandy replied. “David seems to feel that the whole world's turned against him. I wish wnen pany gets started I could vid in some way. Do you could give him a job?” In anger, Gilthorp was blurt out the whole sordid about David’s treachery, but he dar- his instincts rebelled this com- help Da- think we about to truth BY EVELYN SHULER 4 room- “She’s in a very serious con dition," the nurse warned. "She must not talk much." Andrea was horrified when she saw Eloise, swathed in bandages that co vered her eyes and almost her en tire face. A feeling of utter despair swept over Andrea her the her ns she looked at She walked to and quietly took I Sandy Happy i 1 At dinner that night Sandy seem- 1 ed filled with effervescence as he recounted the events of the day. An drea’s gaze was loving as she no ticed his irrepressible excitement. It bad been many years since she had seen Sandy so animated and hope ful. “But Andrea thorp’s “Well, Gilthorp some way, but to tell the truth, he would not discuss it with me," San dy replied with native candor. Re sentment against Gilthorp welled in Andrea’s mind. She was sure that somehow David had been squeezed out of the transaction, just as he had prophesied he would be. It was the way of life all over again, she thought bitterly. The survival of the fittest; the strong trampling the weak. The telephone bell interrup ted her thoughts. “It’s probaby for you, Sandy,” An drea prompted wearily. “You're the big business man of the family now,” Sandy unlimbered his long thin legs and answered it. “It’s David— asking for you, Andrea,” he saia, holding the receiver toward her. David asked hei’ to meet downtown, explaining that he detained 0x1 business, but would to talk to her. He proposed a into the country later. With a show ing of her old eagerness, Andrea ac cepted. Within half an hour, she was headed downtown. When he saw her, David sprang from his car and took her hand in his. He assisted her gently into the car and they soon left the city be hind them, chatting casually. They drove along the Palisades and final ly David parked the car where they could watch the myriad lights of New York and the golden necklace of bridge lights across the Hudson. “I .brought you here to have a serious discussion, Andrea.” David said, the old caressing quality back in his voice. “About what?” she asked softly. “About us,” he answered. Her lieart began to beat more quickly. Her whole spirit seemed to be stand ing still, waiting for his next words. what about David's paper?” asked, as iSandy told of iGil- meeting with the financiers, got hold of it in David Proposes him was like ride each othex- nearly went on. “We both You ? about that when the he answered cryptical- ed not. All against it. “We’ll see time comes,” ly- Thoughts of starting hig own com pany soon swept all others from Sandy’s mind, but Gilthorp was still ' reviewing mentally the news which Sandy had brought. If David were no longer engaged to Eloise, he •’ might ask Andrea to marry him. if he asked her, Gilthorp was sure she would .accept. She loved David, but would she.be happy with him if she learned he had been untrustworthy? Before he could answer his own question, they had reached the fac tory site. “We’ve known all oui’ lives,” *he know ea’ch other pretty well, know my moods and -I know yours. We’re comfortable with each other becaues there is a depth of under standing between us.” Andrea listened quietly to his words, hei’ hands clasped tightly in her lap, her eyes l’iveting the far away lights. “I think I know a little of what you’ve gone thro’, David,” she said comfortingly. “If only I could help you—somehow.” “Y’ou can, Andrea. That’s what 1 want to tell you. If I rest my voice, I think I’ll get it back. In the mean time, if you’ll help me, I can go on with my composing. But I need you —more than I’ve ever needed you— more than you’ll ever know.” “I’ve always been willing to help you. David. There’s never been time when I wasn’t.” "But I want you in a new Way, Andrea,” he said gently, putting his arm around her. “I have enough money to go to Arizona and live for a few years. I want you me.” The suddenness of his left Andrea speechless, she searched her heart. All her life it seemed, she had been marking time—'Waiting for this moment, and now that it had arrived, she could not understand the strange quietness that seemed to pervade her whole being. As she sat quiet, David drew her closer to him. “Say you will, Andrea, dearest,” he pleaded, and then he turned her unresisting face upward and kissed her lips with tendei’ ardor. It was the first time he had kissed her lips. Andrea was. no heart. ternal protective instinct she had felt for him flamed in hex’ heart. David would always need her. She was only second choice, but if his* infatuation for Eloise was burned out. She was about to give her an swer—but caution vise. “I can’t answer she said, her voice derness. “‘Give me held her as in a tonight, David," mellow with teu- a little time.” “I’ll see you tomorrow—and the next day—and the next,” he answer ed joyfully, holding hex' closer. And then he started the car and drove her home. Shocking News “I won’t come up with you be cause it's late.” he explained, as he stopped the car, His real reason was his fear of encountering Sandy. He did not want to face Sandy to night. As Andrea was about to open the door of the car, he laid a restraining hand on her arm. He drew her to him and kissed her lips —softly, caressingly. Andrea’s heart stirred within her, but she withdrew from his embrace. When she entered the apartment Mary, her eyes tear-filled and red- rimmed, met her at the door. “It’s Eloise. She’s badly burned — with acid,” Mary said between sobs. “I’ve been to the hospital, but she won’t see me. She’s asking fo” vr>" ” Andrea’s hand flew to in a gesture of fear. “Please call a taxi. I’ll —at once,” Andrea said, sounding unnatural. “Oh, this should happen now!” for you. her throat go to her her voice ■God, that CHAPTER XXVHI With fear in her heart Andrea walked with quick nervous steps into the hospital where her sistei' Eloise, lay critically burned. What turbul ent thoughts had attended her swift ride downtown. How close she still felt to Eloise, even though life had carried them miles apart. Would Eloise’s beauty be marred—perhaps forever? Who could have hated her enough to do this terrible thing. A nurse led Andrea to Eloise’s ’ she whispered, ve come,” Eloise helpless sister, side of the bed hand. 'It’s me, Eloise,’ Thank God you answered from the depths of her bandages, her voice weak and life less. “I want to talk to you." "But you mustn’t tai«,” Andrea cautioned solicitously. "You must ScLV6 yOU.1’ spH lied a chair near the bed and sat down, clasping Eloise’s hand again in her owxx as if trying to transfer her own strength to the stricken girl. Eloise, fearful of facing death, had decided to tell Andrea everything. She xnust have Andrea’s forgiveness, else she would have no peace of mind. Perhaps in this last gesture she could make amends for his mis spent, selfish life. Eloise. Confesses All “Andrea, I’m going to die,” Eloise said, her voice trembling. "No, Eloise, you’ll get bettei’. They told me.” Andrea told hex’ white lie in a good cause. “Before I die.’’ Eloise went -on, ignoring tell you vid.” "Just pleaded softly, as if soothing a child. “You mutn’t exert yourself.” "I must talk. You don’t under stand,” Eloise protested, "I want you to know everything—before I go. Oh, Andrea, I’m afraid to die.” Eloise shuddered nervously. Andrea placed a protective, arm around her sister. “You mustn’t get wrought up. You aren’t going to die,” Andrea as sured hei' firmly. “Dean Gilthorp paid to have Da vid put in that show,” Eloise went 011 in a weary monotone. “David is treacherous. He sold me the rights to Sandy’s patent. I was treacherous, too. I double-crossed all of you — but I double-crossed myself, too.” Eloise’s mind was wandering, An drea was sure. Why should Gilthorp pay to put David in a musical show? David may have sold the rights to Sandy’s patent because he needed money desperately, she reasoned, but there must be extenuating circum stances. David would never .be dis honorable or untrustworthy, Andrea the comment, “I want to something. Don’t trust Da lie quiet. Eloise,” Andrea Her was But ” Andrea im- leave you if room. Eloise bed. Andrea, her sister. thought to herself, “I went to Gilthorp and sold the paper—-Sandy’s paper,” Eloise went on, doggedly forcing her weakening voice. "Bardini-—acid . . Oh, Goh, I’m in such pain . . I can’t , voice drifted off vaguely. So it Bardini who had done this? why? “Stop, Eloise, please, plored. ”1’11 have to you don’t stop talking. A nurse entered the lay quietly still in her white-faced, stared at There were so many questions she wanted to ask, but dared not. Where did Bardini fit into the broken, inco herent story? Wh y did he throw the acid? Why should Eloise turn on David who lover hex' so? The nurse hovered over Eloise, raising an admonishing finger to hex' lips. Andrea nodded. But when the nurse had retired, Eloise began agaixi Desperately, Andrea tried to stop, her, but Eloise wag determined to speak. Hartl Way Is Best "You were right, Andrea . . ago , . you took the hard way but it was right . . . ixx the end?” Her voice died down to a whisper. “I tried to play the game . . dangerous Cinderella , . dressed up . . finery only loaned to me . . stayed too long . . at the party.” She paused, but only fox- a moment' “I guess midnight . . has struck for me . . now I’m back in tattered rags . . just where I stai'ted.” She had stopped talking. The room was very still. Andrea thought per haps exhaustion had induced sleep, but soon Eloise roused again. "Don’t think ill of me, Andrea,” she besought. “Oh, I couldn’t Eloise,” Andrea reassured, “I love you now just as .1 always have—just as I always will. ’ Tears filled her eyes and fell un heeded clown her cheeks. “Oh, God,” long she implored in a low whisper, “iDo not let her die, 'She’s part of nxe. Part of me will die with her,” Eloise wag stirring again, “Ask David where he got $10,0 00,” she said in a low whisper. “Then you’ll know the truth." Andrea bent low above her sister She could not quiet her, so she must .leave. There was 110 other way. “I am going now, Eloise,” she whisper ed softly. Eloise seized her hand and became violently agitated as she realized that Andrea was leaving her. "Don’t go. Ask iSandy to forgive me,", she rambled on. "Hush,” Andrea said, trying to SOO til 6 116J’, "You forgive me, Andrea?” "Of course, honey. Now promise you’ll stop thinking anout things and go to sleep.” Eloise nodded slowly. "I’ll come back the first thing in the morning to see you,” Andrea whispered softl as she tiptoed from the room. And as she walked down the hos pital corridor she thought of Eloise’s words: “Ask David where.he got the $10,000.” .David had told hei* tonight that he had money, but it must have been Eloise’s Reason had been affected by the Sxrlvr ©iinrH-Aiiiwrair Established 1573 And 1887 gt Exeter, Ontario Published every Thursday mcmlnu; SUBSCRIPTION—?2.0‘0 per year ip advanceRATES—Farm or Heal Estate for sale 50c, each insertion for first fouT insertions, 25c. each subse quent insertion. Miscellaneous ar- ticlesf To Rent, Wanted, Lest, of Found 10c, per line of six wards, Reading notices 10c. per line. Card of Thanks 50 c, Legal ad, vertising 12 and 8c, pot line. In . Memorlam, with one verse flQc, extra verses 25c. each. Member of The Canadian WppJriy Newspaper Association Professional Cards GLADMAN & STANBURY an s .. tragedy. (To be Continued) honorable transaction. (F. W. Gladman) BARRISTER, SOLICITOR, &c. 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He had suffer ed a stroke in April, 1938, and never fully recovered therefrom. He was a son of the late 'Mr. and Mrs. Michael Zeller, of Zurich, and was born and spent his early life tnere. While liv ing in Zurich tive in public candidate for mence at one local newspaper, and built the local telephone system in the early part of 1900. In 1914 he disposed of his printing business there and moved to Windsor with 'his family, where he has since resid ed. The funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at Windsor. Sur viving are his widow, four daughters five sons and two sisters, Mrs. Wil liam Kolpp, Zurich and Mrs. Ed ward Appel, New Hamburg. There are also eleven grandchildren. Dr. H. H. COWEN, L.D.S.,D.DS. DENTAL surgeon Office opposite the Post Office, Main Street, Exeter Office 36w Telephones Res. 3flj Closed Wednesday Afternoons returned his kiss, but there tumult no ecstacy in Andrea Uncertain her lay- lips. 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