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TRPEN! [™ BEGIN HERE TODAY VERA CAMERON, a mess girl, realizes will June. + MA Jor the secretary to JERRY ERY: advertising Peach Bloom Cosmetics Co. @ proposes to change her into a beauty with the aid o the company cosmetics to use her pictures in the company' s : Vers at firet rv sid tells herealf she will Undergo ny be beautiful by June. v af 4d inks hols Fg Vera Ny gly and a her aunt with whom she lives, FLORA ¢ CARTWRIGHT, - Just before Vera leaves for her vacation, she Jerry not to use in the advertising and her he will tear them up if she will give up her trip. She refu He begs her again and con his love, When she tells him she can not give up the trip, he gives her an envelope which she is to open only if she finds herself "in a jam." Riding from 'the sta- tion to the hotel in the bus, Vera is made uncomfortable by a couple who whisper significantly about her, as if they recognize her. This same couple tells the hotel clerk something which causes him to be- come instantly deferential to Vera. A maid tells Vera she is lovlier than her pictures and hints she is in hiding. Vera suddenly remem- bers the picture Jerry used in hav- ing her r and it was of some prominent society girl and that she is now being mis- taken for her. However, she for- gets everything when she -- into the dining room and finds herself looking into the dark eyes of Schuyler, the man she has come to Minnetonka to see. NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY CHAPTER XIV Vee-Vee Cameron's cool green eyes and her unsmiling lips gave no hint of the fact that her heart was pounding with excitement. Her glance lingered for only the most fleeting instant upon the man she knew only as "Schuyler," shifted to the big, tanned, athletic- looking girl who sat at the small table for two opposite him, then swept with apparent unconcern over the occupants of the next table, as if she were sizing up her fellow guests with impersonal and casual interest. She was follow- ing the dining room captain to her table, and her footsteps did not falter. "A table for one, mademoiselle ?" the captain asked solicitously, as he stop- ped before a small table in the embra- sure of a window overlooking the lake. "Yes," Vee-Vee answered, "I am alone." Vera's eyes raced table d'hote menu. Hunger had been completely routed by excitement, by the thrill of a pair of dark eyes look- ing into hers with startled, glad sur- prise, "I'm not hungry," Vera murmured. "Just bring me a grilled sweetbread with mushroom sauce, new asparagus with drawn butter, toast melba, and a down the long ne pot of orange pekoe tea, with lemon." "Very good, mademoiselle," the cap- tain bowed. "You will order dessert later?" y "No dessert, thank you," Vera ans- wered, wishing that he would go away so that she could think, or rather that she pl give herself over to the ec- static realization that her quest was at an end. She had found "Schuyler" and he had looked at her as if he had been seeking her all his life-- But who was the girl who sat at the table with him? Her greatest dread had been that she would find him only to- learn that he was already marrie She allowed her eyes to rove over the dining room, The big, tanned girl, dressed in a slightly mussed tennis frock of yellow silk that made her complexion look much worse than it was, was leaning toward "Schuyler," talking rapidly and earnestly, As she was taking in these details jealously, fearfully, the man raised his head quickly, as if it had been jerked upward by the power of her glance upon him, Before she could wrench her eyes away "Schuyler" was smiling at her, the quick, eager smile of a per- son who wishes to remind you that he knows you--or atleast has met you. Vee-Vee's lips betrayed her for an in- stant by quirking into an answering smile, then, her face flushing with con- fusion, she dropped: her eyes to her empty plate, kept them there, as if she were intensely interested. in the gaudy pattern of red and green flow- ers, "I beg your pardon!" The low, bar- itone voice which she remembered so well, even though it was no longer weary and bored as it had been in the elevator that memorable day when she had first heard it, broke upon her confusion, increased it immeasurably She had heard someone approaching, had thought it was the waiter-- She looked 'up, her green eyes wid- ening with surprise, then narrowing to haughty slits, "Schuyler" was bend- ing over her, smiling with deprecating eagerness, which wavered to uncertain- ty as she refused to recognize him. "Don't you remember me?" he went on urgently, in a low voice, "I met you five years ago af Palm Beach." "I am afraid," Vera interrupted him coolly, unsmilingly, "that you are mis- taking me for someone clse. am Miss Cameron." "I--I'm sorry, [I beg your pardon, It is an extraordinary resemblance-- May | introduce myself, unless that will add to the offense--" "I am not offended," Vee-Vee smiled slightly, frigidly, "I am Schuyler Smythe, of New York. May [I say that | hope you will enjoy Minnetonka? | have found it to be the perfect escape from a New York summier." Vee-Vee beckoned to the waiter, who was hovering in the background with a loaded tray, Schuyler Smythe flushed again, bowed formally, in the Continental fashion, and turned to walk rapidly toward his table, where his companion was awaiting him, scowling angrily at her plate. As Vee-Ver tried to eat, she cast an occasional glance toward the table whose occupants interested her so keenly. She could not analyze the impulse which had prompted her to be so frosty at her first interview with the man whom she had gone at such ---------- Chey curtis J ever moked. Mice and es) arent t Winches Mild Blended Cigarett re the best hey? "THE OSHAWA DAILY TIMES. MONDAY, AUGUST 29, 1927 PRINCESS J Anne Qustin trouble and expense to meet. She had certainly felt far from indifferent as handsome face had bent over her. Schuyler Smythe had undoubtedly been sincere in mistaking her for someone else. And she knew that she had not convinced him of his mistake--he lieved that she had deliberately "cut" him and he had flushed with pardon- able resentment at her refusal to ac- knowledge his acquaintance. "I've probably frightened him away with what he thinks is my rudeness," Vee-Vee groaned to herself. "But -- who in the world am I? 1 must be an exact double for someone who is awfully well known--a person who gets her 'pictures in the colored sup- plements of the newspapers, who win ters in Palm Beach--" Her puzzled thoughts were broken into as she cast another glance at Schuyler Smythe and his companion, It was quite evident that the girl was in love with him. She had the frank, open face of a girl who has never learned to conceal her emotions, Her scowl of anger had been wiped out by something reassuring that he had said to her, and she was leaning across the table toward him, Her big, tannul face was positively radiant as she talked rapidly, making awkward, em: phatic gestures with her big, brown hands. Schuyler Smythe, Vee-Vee not- ed, was neglecting his food to concen- trate his attention upon his companion, bending toward her with whimsical, tender interest in his handsome face. "As if he were wooing her," Vee- Vee thought angrily, "When | was plain and old-fashioned, he looked right through me as if were not there. Then after I go and spend all my savings to make myself attractive I find him paying obvious court to a girl who could, by no stretch of the imagination, be called even passably good-looking. If that isn't irony, I'd like to see a sample of it." She had not quite finished her sim- ple luncheon when Schuyler Smythe and his girl companion left the dining room. She dropped her eyes hastily as he turned at the door and glanced hopefully in her direction, In her inexperience she had formu- lated no plans for making acquaintanc- es at the hotel. She had thought it would be quite simple, that the guests would be informally cordial, practically isolated as they were from the world in a summer resort hotel. But now as she left the dining room, with no idea of how she was going to spend the first day of her precious vacation, she wished devoutly that she had not come alone. "Oh, pardon me, Miss--er--Camer- on," a blithely cheerful voice called to her, She turned to face the woman with whom she had travelled in the hotel bus, the woman who had whispered about her to her husband and to the hotel clerk. "Yes?" Vera smiled guardedly. "My husband and I noticed that yon were alone, and | just said to him, 'John, 1 said, 'I'm going to introduce myself to Miss--er--Cameron, She looks lonely," I said" The woman, about 35, well-dressed and pleasantly pretty, spoke in an eager rush of words, as if she were amazed at her own daring in speaking to Vera Cam- eron. "That is very kind of you," said gratefully, "Oh, 1 forgot to tell you my name. I'm Mrs. Bannister--Mrs. John Adaire Bannister, of Kew Gardens -- though you might say we live in New York City, for we keep an apartment there for convenience--when we don't want to get back to Kew after the theatre and times like that," she rushed on. 'Oh, John, come here, dear. I've in- troduced myself to Miss--er--Cameron. This is my husband, John Adaire Ban- nister. | suppose the name is awfully familiar to you--the Bannister part, I mean. John is a first cousin of the Bannisters, though he hates for me to mention it. John is so modest about family trees and things like that, but I'm sure you know how I feel" "Of course!" Vee-Vee murmured "Pm very glad to know Vee-Vee "Oh, 1 just had to introduce myself," Mrs. Bannister gurgled. "We're all so thrilled to have you here, even if you are travelling incognito -- All right, John, don't pinch my arm! [I won't say another word. Everyone is just dying to meet you, Miss--Cameron. John and I were talking to that mar- vellous looking man--Schuyler Smythe, his name is--right after he came out of the dining room and he warned us that you don't want--oh, all right, John! Anyway, Mr. Smythe and Miss Fosdick--my dear, I have a strong sus- picion that they are engaged'!'--want you to join them--and us--for swim- ming this afternoon. Then we'll all drive down to Snyder's for tea. Sun- day is a horrid day, but I'm sure wel'll have loads of fun--" Mrs. Bannister's eager voice ran on, but Vee-Vee was not listening. Schuw ler Smythe and Miss Fosdick--"My dear, 1 have a strong suspicion that they are engaged!" "Pll be delighted to join you" she heard her curiously toneless voice as- suring Mrs. Bannister. (T, © Be Continued) Everyone insists on paying hom- age to Vee-Vee. In the mext pter she is introduced to the man she came to meet. A very small boy was trying to lead a big St. Bernard up the road. "Where are yom going to take that dog, my little man?" inquired a passer-by. "I-I'm going to see where--where he wants to go first" was the breathless reply. Schram, who had run out of gas on 'the outskirts of a New Hamp- shire town, saw a young boy coming along the road and carrying a big tin can. "Say, boy" he yelled, "I hope that's gasoline you have in that "Well, I hope it ain't," returned the boy, with some heat. "It would taste terrible on Ma's pancakes." -- fy Myrtle, Aug. 27. -- Mrs. John Bright of Kitchener and Mr. and Mrs. Louis M. Smith of Bradford, Pa. are visit- ing at "Westhaven Farm," the home of the former's son, Mr. Roy Bright. Mrs. Thomas R. Price was in Stir- Ning this week attending the funeral er stepfather. Mrs. Oscar H. Downey has heen holidaying with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Button Barrie. Mrs. Will McGowan and son, Billie, of Oakville, are visiting the former's mother, Mrs, J. Todd. Mrs. Ogilvie of Wisconsin was a re- cent guest of her niece, Mrs. Bert Duff, Mr, and Mrs. Charlie Walker, Mr. McKee and Miss Edith McKee, of Toronto, were week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. Graham, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Black of Osh- awa spent Thursday with Mrs, Black's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brown. Pleased to note that Mr. Black is improving after his recent accident, The monthly meeting of the Mis- sionary Society of the United Church was held at the home of Mrs. Bert Duff on Wednesday afternoon with a splendid attendance present, The president, Mrs, Swayne, was in the chair and after the usual opening ex- ercises she called on Miss Armstrong, missionary from British Columbia, who is Wome on a short vacation to ive a talk on her work in that field. his she did, giving a very detailed account of the work that had been done and the great scope there was, especially among the foreign element of her field; for greater service for the Master, Her remarks seemed to inspire those present for greater ser- vice for those who are more un- fortunately situated. Miss Levi Lord- off in her usual pleasing manner sang a very pleasing and appropriate solo, After which the usual business was talked over when the kind hostess served a refreshing lunch which was much enjoyed. The gathering then dismissed to their respective homes feeling more eager to continue this great and worthy cause, COURTICE Courtice, Aug. 27. -- Mr. and Mrs. Smythe, Toronto, called on Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Courtice recently, Mrs. Blake Courtice, Miss Florence and Master Lawrence, Mes. Russell Gay and Miss Jean, Mrs. J. Cour- tice and Donald and yl "Jean and Eileen Wight, Providence, spent a pleasant day in Toronto at Riverdale Park and on the island on Wednes- day. Master Robert and Douglas FRENCH LINER SHAKEN BY MYSTERIOUS SEA FORCES OFF SHORE (By Canadian Press) Quebec, Que., Aug, 25.--Why is it that the literature of English- speaking Canada is so little known to French-speaking Canadians? While the books of several of our leading authors have been tran- slated into French and are widely read in Paris, they are practically unknown in the Province of Que- bec. Probably the principal reason for this ignorance lies in the fact that the universities and colleges of the oldest province entirely omit Eng- lish-Canadian literature from their curricula. They provide "Heraiafo; sive courses in English literatufe; French-Canadian writers receive due attention; but an important national body of novelists, poets and histor- fans is ignored. The French-Canadian collegian completes his education without having received any encouragement to read the novels of Sir Gilbert Parker, or the poems of Archibald Lampman, Charles G. D. Roberts, and Duncan Campbell Scott--works which are intimately Canadian and play an important part in interpret- ing the life of the nation. Though he will read some Canadian books in English, he will naturally turn with greatest pleasure to those published in his own language and the works of English-Canadians available to him in French will be pitifully few. But if this student travels abroad, the situation will be very different. In Paris he will come upon French translations of several of these au- thors and wiM find that they are enjoying wide popularity. Thus M. Laroche, who writes up- on literary and artistic subjects for French-Canadian periodicals, re- marked the other day that he never heard of Professor Stephen Lea- cock until he went to Paris. There he heard Leacock's nonsense bookg greatly praised, but it was not un- til he had read several of them in French that he learned that the au- thor was one of his own country- men. Yet he had been educated in the province im which Prof. Lea- cock resides. An old Scottish farmer was con- stantly pressed by a local insurance agent to insure his house against fire. To all these entreaiies the old man turned a deaf ear, and always replied to the other's cajolings by saying, "Na, na; my hoose is no' guan on fire man." But the unexpected happened one night and the willagers were both amused at seeing the old fLejlow running up and down the street, and shouting, "Whaur's that insurance man noo? Whaur's that insurance chap? . it's terrible ye can mever get a body when ye're needin' him?!" Evorybbdy's. i Courtice have returned home after a pleasant holiday with their uncle and aunt, Mr, and Vi hy Chas. Wight, Pro- vidence. Masters Walter and George Shortt visited at Mr. Ed Werry's, So- lina. On Thursday afternoon, at 2.30, the Ladies' Bercan Class met at the home of Mrs. Clarence Penfound, The president was in the chair and after transacting a good deal of business the plograt which was in charge of Mrs. enneth Courtice's group, was as fol- Mrs. Pearse; ook, "Modern on "a Wo- lows--A piano solo b the chapter of our Types of Bible Women," 'man of Faith" was presented in a most interesting manner by Mrs. Kenneth Courtice. A piano solo by Miss Louise Osborne of Bowmanville completed the program and a very tempting lunch was served by Miss Jenny Armour. Mrs. Jas. Brown and Mrs, Penberthy. There were about thirty present and Mrs. Penfound was very gracious and welcomed everyone to her home. Threshing is the order of the day among the farmers and the weather has heen especially favorable, The Syndicate threshing machine can hard- ly do its work fast enough, every man wanting it at once Miss Joyce Washington, Fenelon Falls, is guest of Miss Ada Annis. Mrs, Rufus Clarke, Rochester, and her babe have been guests of her sis- ter, Mrs. Clarence Penfound. TAUNTON Taunton, Aug. 25.--Congratula- tions to Mr, and Mrs. Malcolm Me- Gregor on their recent marriage. Mr. and Mrs, McGregor, nee Flor- ence Trevall, is well-known here as PAGE TEN a ---------- her former home was Taunton. Mr. Donald Lavis visited his bro- ther Alan Lavis. 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