Immaculata Academy - Lilium Convallium Yearbook (Portland, OR)

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l usf Ire, speaking. ute; ant, ies, Now: If laurel! ory, may, 19. LILIUM CONVALLIUM The Daughter-in-Law Translated from German-Die Schwiegertochter. Frank, the son of a poor farmer, had been allowed to study, on account of his talents and dlllgence, at the expense of his pastor and rich benefactors. After finishing his studies he held a responsible position at Vienna, where he was beloved by all. His wife was the daughter of a famous and very wealthy doctor. They lived happily together, and still several times his wife saw how he betrayed a great uneasiness. This was always the case after a plainly dressed farmer had been with him for a few minutes in his office. Every time his wife asked him who the old man was he gave her the evasive answer, ttA relative. ttThis must be changed? his wife said to herself. ttI must investigate the matter. After a few weeks, Bertha, for this was the wife,s name, was busy in the kitchen; the glass door leading to the hall opened and the old man came in. Bertha, looking at him, sharply asked, WVhom do you wish to seeiw The old man looked at her for a moment quite bewildered and frightened, then stam- mered, ttI-I-rather go again? ttNo, certainly not, dear sirft said Bertha, blushing, for she was ashamed of the busi- nesslike way in which she had received the old man. ttDo you wish to speak to my hus- band? ttI-yes, gracious lady; but I can return later? said the old man, in whose face was depicted pain and perplexity. ttNo, stay, dear sir; come into the kitchen, and be seated; my husband may return any minute? The old man expressed his gratitude at the kindness of the lady. He sat down, and the lady continued her work in the kitchen after she had offered him a glass of wine. After a while she turned to him with the friendly question: ttYou must be tired; you must have come a great distance. Where did you come from, if I may askiw ttFrom Jodlina? answered the old man, hesitatinglv. ttJodlina? answered Bertha. ttThat is, if I am not mistaken, my husbandis birthplace? A thought went through her this moment as quick as lightning. Her husband had never told her anything about his parents. Could this old maneshe didn,t dare to finish the thought, but when she looked at the old man again, she had to say to herself: ttYes, he is no other than my husbandis father, my father-in-law. My husband is ashamed of him and suspects me guilty of the same crime? At this moment the front door bell rang. Lady Bertha went quickly to open the door for her husband, for it was he. She received him with a serious look and led him into the parlor. ttFrankf, said she with trembling voice and tears in her eyes, ttFrank, you have not dealt honestly with me? Pale and frightened, he looked at her. ttIn the kitchen is a poor old man from Jodlinaf she continued. ttFrom Jodlinaiw said the husband, almost fainting with fright. iiYes, from your birthplace, and may I know who it isiw ttBerthaW ttYou are silent, so I myself will tell you, Frank, it is your old father. By our marriage he became my father also, and you are ashamed of him and treat him thus? And with the greatest sympathy she continued: ttFrank, I must reproach you bitterly. You do not place as much confidence in me as I may expect: you are misjudging me; you think me proud and vain. What else could induce you to keep your father,s position a secret from me? This old, simple farmer, who resembles you so much, can be no one else but your father. But instead of sitting at the table with us as a father, he stands there pushed aside, embarrassed and sad. He must feel very bad about it, and you, none the less, on account of the reproaches and disquietude of your conscience? . Her husbandts eyes filled with tears. ttForgive, dear Bertha; I have not acted rightly. I thought you were proud because I am. 7 31

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30 LILIUM CONVALLIUM iiAfter much deliberation, Colors rich were then selected, Hearts of many beat with envy, Throbbed at sight of the lavender and gold When the gold and lavender they saw; Throbbed with envy when they saw them, Wished they too, were Seniors Eight. ttFrom the iSophsi there came a challenge, Called them all to basketball, And the more they strove and struggled, Led by Margaret they grew strong, Won an overwhelming Victory. iiWhen the time came for debating, Seniors Eight, fought bravely, nobly, Gladys and Frances argued strongly, Sophomores cried out in wonder: Out cried Sophomores in wonder: iBravely have you wrestled with usf itThis the story little children, This the tale of Seniors Eight, Be ye ever true and faithful, True and faithful, eien as they are? Straightway Owlet ceased from speaking. Stillness reigned a full half minute; Awed by tales of such achievement, Speech or song forsook the fairies, Then rang out the elfin Chorus, Chorus clear, and sweet, and mellow: iiHonor bring to Seniors Eight, Crown them now with wreaths 0f laurel! Hail them far with palms of victory, Never will a class compare? -Marie OiDay, ,19. wish to see. lied at her for a momei :qoagain. . t dear sir, said Berti gihshehad received the t gitady; but I can return I: :trplexity. . 'sir; come into the kitcht apressed his gratitude at t iwork in the kitchen aftt hhitll with the friendly c t. there did you come answered the old man, Ihtd Bertha. iiThat is, though her this mome thug about his parents. t ..rnshetooked at the old ii'husbandis father, mv f z.Wfthe same crimef; i 19 front door bell rang eatashe. She received .h the iith . me. trembhng VOice ???helooked at her 9001' 01 saidthe man from -t

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LILIUM CONVALLIUM Bertha interrupted him. ttThe first thing you do is to introduce me to your father and ask his forgiveness? And, taking him by the hand, went with him to the kltchen. There she knelt down and told her husband to do the same thing, then took the old mants hard, calloused hand in hers and kissed it respectfully, and said, ttFather, forglve us and bless us. The old man sighed and wept with emotion while he blessed his ehlldren. The cook looked at the scene open-mouthed. . ttSet the table for three persons? said the mistress of the house to the servant gm. who quickly departed to fulfill the command. . After dinner all three took a ride through the city, and they went shopping so as to give a surprise to his mother and sisters. Towards evening the couple accompanied the old father a short distance on his way home, and they departed happily. A few weeks after this the couple went to Jodlina, where the old parents, happy be- yond expression, awaited them; so did the two daughters; and the next morning they went to the village church and paid the pastor a Visit, the same one who had baptized Frank and made it possible for him to study. There was no boundary to the joy of the old father over his good daughter-in-law, especially as she had brought back his lost son. Thus happiness and satisfaction returned to the whole family through the mediation of a noble lady. Had she not been such a one, her husband surely would have denied his parents and the remorse of his conscience would have embittered his life and made his wife unhappy, because the fourth commandment and the blessing and curse that are attached to it remain forever. FRANCES GANSNEDER, t17. r be , . bequeath ou rum; our entrance m nflfaces. . ebequeath the follc tin of Pleasing ................. w Physics ....................... ,irmBecome Popular: ....... richmge a School ....... Home ........v.............I ..... ;;' iloDevelop the Mind hm, It's Meaning ....... saflhe Terpsichorean 1 giddevise to our esteem: :dhelp which he has wi 1m! of Immaculata Acat Nd and meatly covet: mores we leave the ple :toccupation! .szssheing of opinion I it,