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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1939-04-13, Page 6WINGHAM ADVANCE4TMES FLEES WITH SON SYNOPSIS Thursday, April 13 th, 103t When the wealthy foster parents of Marjorie Wetherill both die she finds a. letter telling her that she has a twin sister, that she was adopted when her own"parents couldn’t afford to sup­ port both of them and that her real name is Dorothy Gay. Alone in the world, but with, a fortune of her own, . she considers looking up her own fam­ ily whom she has never seen. A nei­ ghbour, Evan Brower, tries to argue her out of it and tells her he loves her and asks her to marry him. She pro­ mises to think it’over but decides first to see her family. She goes to their address, finds that they are destitute and gradually persuades them to ac­ cept things they need. When the doc­ tor calls to see her mother she notices that he seems particularly Interested in her sister. Marjorie goes to church in Brentwood, where her family used to live, and becomes very much inter­ ested in the young minister there. She then sees the nice home there that her family had owned and determines to buy it back for them. She consults a lawyer and makes plans to purchase it in order to give it to her father as a Christmas present. * * :|s “Well, I should say not!” said Bet­ ty with a catch in the last word like •a sob. ■Suddenly a flood of happiness roll­ ed into Marjorie’s heart. This was her home, where she belonged! They loved her! Mr. Gay came in a little after six, looking weary but with a strange new , content upon him, a new self-respect. Marjorie, looking at the light in his eyes, realized what a hard thing it must be for him that he could earn nothing to support his family, and wished with all her heart that some­ thing might 'come of her request to the lawyer about a position for him. It was not until the second day lat­ er that Mr. Bryant sent Marjorie word that he had the papers ready for her. So Marjorie, amid a howl from the children, started off early in the morning again. To Marjorie the day was full of ex­ citement. It was so good to know that the matter of the house was go­ ing through all right and that after­ noon she would carry home with her the deed which she might do up in grandest Christmas wrappings for her father and mother. Mr. Bryant told her that Mr. Mel­ bourne had told him about her father, and he had been looking up several good openings that might materialize after Christmas. He didn’t tell her that he had been commissioned to look up Mr. Gay’s record and had found it absolutely unimpeachable, both as to ability and character, but she sensed that he spoke of her fa­ ther with respect and it cheered her heart. “Do you suppose it would be pos­ sible, if there were an opening, that it could come as an offer from some­ where, and not have him know that I asked about it?” she asked the law­ yer shyly, “I think he would feel bet­ ter about :t that way.” 1 And he >eemcd to understand for •he smiled and said: “I should think that might be ar­ ranged.” So she went on her way to com- plete her shopping in a very happy frame of mind. And then, right in the midst of the last few purchases whom should she come square upon but the young min­ ister from Brentwood, Gideon Reaver, “Oh!” she said, a quick color fly­ ing into her cheeks, “I didn’t expect to recognize anybody,, in this big strange city.” He seemed as pleased as she was. He paused and talked to her a min­ ute, told her how much he thought of Ted, what a fine fellow he was going to be, and then he hesitated and look­ ed down at her wistfully. “I was just going into the tea room to get a bite of lunch," he said, “I wonder if you wouldn’t join me? It’s lonely eating all by myself, especially in the midst of these gay Christmas crowds. It seems to emphasize one’s loneliness.” “Why, I’d love to!” said Marjorie, ■with a sudden unreasoning feeling of having been crowned. She followed him through the Christmas throngs to a table in a corner where there was comparative quiet, Marjorie, of course, had often been out to lunch with her young men friends, but somehow this seemed the rare experience of a lifetime. How silly she was! This man was an, utter stranger. All she knew about him was that he could preach an interest-: ing sermon, and her brother adored him. “So was I,” said Gideon, smiling, “but that is not true,” Marjorie gave him a startled look. “No, because the Jaw must be kept perfectly to be a means of salvation, and no one but Christ ever has or ev­ er could be perfectly good, so it would be hopeless for -us if that were the only way to Heaven. But thank God it isn’t, We have His own word for it! Do you believe the Bible?” “Oh, yes, of course. I don’t know so very much about it I suppose, but yes, I believe ’it.” “Do you believe its gospel: that Je­ sus was nailed to a cross for you, tak­ ing all the penalty of your sins by en­ during God’s righteous judgment up­ on them?” “Yes, of course, I believe that,” “Well, do you believe that because He did that God raised Him from the dead and exalted Him in the highest heavens?" “Yes, indeed, I believe that,K al­ though I never heard it stated in just that way before.” “You believe, then, that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God?” “Why, certainly.” “Well, then listen to what this says.” He took a small testament out of his pocket and opened to 1 John 5:1. “Whosoever believeth that Jesus 'is the Christ is born .of God.” The astonishment on her face changed into illumination with t he So weak that three physician's fore the legal document finally came to light, and then there was a note within that had to be read. The as­ tounded father studied the paper and then the note, and read them both slowly, as it dawned upon him little by little that the document he held was a deed to his beloved lost house in Brentwood. But still he didn’t quite understand. So he turned to the note and read it aloud: “Dear Father, This isn't exactly a Christmas gift. It’s only an old possession come back to ypu, and this time entirely free from any obligation. Hoping, it may bring you joy and comfort for many Christmases come, Your loving 'Nother Betty!" When it finally dawned upon them all that the dear lost home was theirs again, there was first an awful stil- CALIFORNIA WELCOMES DANISH ROYALTY. oo weak that three physicians in­ cluding a specialist sent" by King uess, followed by the biggest tumult ~ ‘ of shouting and hurrahing the „ Gay household had ever known. Father noticed that Mother was crying soft­ ly. Smiling and crying like April rain in sunshine. “Look here, this won’t do, Mother! You’re going to get all used up. You ought to lie right down and rest and Fave everybody keep still!” he said anxiously. “Oh, no,” said Mother smiling thrpugh^her tears. “Don’t you know that joy never , kills?” (Continued Next Week)' George of Greece, refused to permit her to see visitors, Queen Geraldine of Albania, who fled before Musso­ lini’s troops with her two-day-old son, sought refuge in Greece, where she was joined by King Zog. “You’ve given me a wonderfully pleasant hour." '“Yes, it is as simple as that,” said Gideon, his eyes drinking in her eag­ erness. Marjorie looked up, her eyes filled with wonder. Suddenly Gideon glanced at his watch, and looked startled. “Excuse me,” he said. “I have a wedding in half an hour and I’ve bare­ ly time to make it. I didn’t, realize how the time was going. May I talk with you again some time about this?” “Oh, I should love to have you,” said Marjorie. “I know almost noth­ ing about the Bible?” “YJou’ll have to begin to study it now. Hte smiled as lie turned to the waitress to get the check. “I’d love to help if I may. I have a little book that may help you at the start. I’ll send it over to you. Good-bye, I wish You’ve a wonderfully pleasant So she relaxed and enjoyed her lunch and the pleasant talk that went On with it. “I have been wanting to ask you something," she said at last as the dessert was placed before them and the waitress hurried away again. “Perhaps this isn’t the, place to talk about such things, but I would so like ■to know something.” “I’ll certainly be glad to help in any way I can,” he said, “Well, then’ would you tell me please, how can you tell whether you are saved or not? I’m a church mem­ ber of course. But is then? a way to be sure one is saved?” “‘There surely is!” said Gideon, his eyes lighting eargerly. She met his gaze earnestly. I “Sunday in your sermon you talk­ ed a lot about the new birth, and 11 I didn't have to rush away, don’t understand it at all. I’ve al- j given me ways been taught that if I was good hour.” I would go to heaven when I die.” * “Oh, and wonder of it. 1 heritance I you’ve shown me an in- hadn’t dreamed before ENGLAND EXPECTS EVERY MAN 1 Admiral Nelson, who sent out the tfafalgat, stands high atop the pillar ] ergfney is sounded. “Vivil defence is th'ost famous fighting order iw Eng­ lish at whose base in London's Trafalgar j the business of the citizen/' is a new message to rc-ceho the old.history just before the battle of Square a flow warning of national em* that I-had!” said Marjorie with shin­ ing eyes. As she took her way home an hour later she reflected how utterly chang­ ed her life was just in a short week’s time, ■ r ' The, doctor was there when she reached the house. He-was standing in the living room talking to Betty, telling her about a certain Christmas in his childhood when he had been alone among'strangers, desolate and forlorn, Betty stood in the doorway listen­ ing sympathetically to the Story, and Marjorie thought she saw a wistful look in the young doctor’s eyes. She wondered if he had a home and fam­ ily now to make Christmas' merry for him, or was he lonely yet? If he was how nice it would be .if they were on­ ly in Brentwood and could invite, him io Christmas dinner. Nice to have Gideon Reaver too. But, of course, they couldn’t do anything like that in this little house. Evan Brower was in a state of .mind when at last the message got to him late in the afternoon with Marjorie’s address. He immediately went to work trying to get her one the tele­ phone. At last he went out and sent' a big box of wonderful orchids to lrer by telegraph with his, Christmas greet­ ings. He made his plans to Slip away, from his mother’s annual family Christmas gathering immediately af­ ter the old-fashioned midday dinner and take a plane to the city where Marjorie was staying. He wbuld ar­ rive in plenty of time to take her out for a late dinner and the evening somewhere. He did not let her know of his coming. It was better to take her by surprise. The Gays, meanwhile, had been having a wonderful time getting all rdady for Christmas. It was the next morning about ten o’clock while they were just in the most interesting part of opening 'the presents that the doorbell rang and an enormous box arrived from one of the big city florists, “Miss Marjorie Weth&rill,” the driver announced. “Sign on the top line!” Marjorie looked up and smiled. For me? How ridiculous! 1 in the world did anybody find where I was? So Marjorie, laughing, opened 6ox and disclosed the wonderful chids. ” '■-• The card which lay on the top to the floor and Bud picked it up read it aloud before 'anybody noticed to Stop him. “ ‘Christmas Greetings for Marjorie from Evan Brower.’ ” Somehow Marjorie felt the eyes of the family upon her iiu question, al­ though they hadfi’t meant she should, and the color crept up into her fair cheeks. But she laughed. “Oh, he’s just an old friend of the Wetherill family,” she said casually. “They’re orchids, aren’t they?” said Ted, almost accusingly, Marjorie thought. “They’re about the most ex­ pensive flower there is, aren’t they?”- “Why, I don’t know about the ex­ pensive part. Yes, I guess they are considered rather rare. We’ll give them, to Mother, shall we? I’d like her to have them, Now, let’s forget them and go back to our stockings,” It is safe to say that Marjorie had never had such a happy Christinas in her life. The thrill of giving had nev­ er been her? before. The last present was a long envel­ ope done up,in a fascinating box with a great seal and long red ribbons hanging from the package, “To Mr, George Gay with many wishes for a Happy Christmas that shall last all the year/' read Ted as "he handed it out with a flourish/ Ted was as much in the dark about it as any of them, for Marjorie had decid­ ed not tq tell anyone her secret, But they had to wait some time be- How I out the or- fell and Crown Prince Frederick of Den-, ship’s captain may well enter a.for- inark is shown as he and Princess In- eign harbor with suspicion, the redr grid arrived in Los Angeles for a visit white-crossed banners of Denmark to California. At a time when any aroused cheers.TAPIOCA TIPS FOR TODDLERS By Betty Barclay Preparing special meals for toddlers used to be a major chore. Nowadays mothers can enjoy extra hours of leis­ ure because meals for the child be­ tween, one and four can be prepared in less than five minutes kitchen duty per meal. For all the special .uniform chopped foods that toddlers require come in cans. A complete junior dinner in one can-chopped beef or chopped lamb, with chopped vegetables, rice and bar­ ley—is the latest labor saver. This junior dinner may be served alone or with a portion of one of the canned chopped vegetables — chopped beets, spinach, green's or carrots. With ap­ ple sauce or chopped prunes and two kinds of soup—chopped liver or chop­ ped vegetable—mothers, can give their toddlers the complete range of var­ iety usually recommended by the baby •specialist. The canned chopped foods fill the special needs of the child who has outgrown strained foods but is not ready • for grown-up foods. They guarantee the uniform texture that doctors say is of great importance for the toddler. A simple dessert made with quick­ cooking tapioca is a delicious addi­ tion to the small child’s menu fo,r quick-cooking tapioca is one of the most easily digested of starches. « Quick-Cooking Tapioca Cream 1 or 2 egg yolks 4 cups of milk % cup quick-cooking tapioca ¥2 cup sugar teaspoon salt 1 or 2 egg whites 1 teaspoon flavoring Double- Boiler 'Method: Mix egg yolk with small amount'd milk in top of double boiler. Add quick-cooking tapioca, sugar, salt, and remaining milk.’Place over rapidly boiling wat­ er and cook 10 to 12 minutes after water boils again, stirring frequently. Remove from fire. (Tapioca will be well distributed throughout but mix­ ture will be thin. Do not overcook.) Beat egg white until just stiff enough to hold shape. Fold hot tapioca mix­ ture gradually into egg white. Cool —mixture thickens as it cools. When slightly cool, stir in flavoring; chill. Serve plain or with cream. Serves 7 to 9. ■ Saucepan ^Method: Mix egg yolk with small amount of milk in sauce­ pan. Add quick-cooking tapioca, sug­ ar, salt, and remaining milk'. Bring mixture quickly to a full boil over direct heat, stirring, constantly. Do1 not overcook.) Beat egg white'until just stiff enough to hold shape.. Fold hot tapioca mixture gradually into egg­ white. Cool—mixture thickens as it cools. When slightly cool, stir in ^flavoring. Chill. To make half this recipe,'use 3 tab­ lespoons quick-cooking tapioca and % '•other ingredients. Cook 8 to 10 min­ utes in double boilejr, or bring quick­ ly to a boil over direct heat. Pudding is delicious poured over­ fresh’ or canned fruits, served with a sauce, of combined with dried fruits, nuts, Or coconut. «* ADDS TO SUCCESS Brian Doherty, Toronto barrister, has written a new part to his Broad­ way success "Father Malachy’s Mir­ acle.” The play was hailed as a sen­ sation in stagecraft in New York. 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