Immaculata Academy - Lilium Convallium Yearbook (Portland, OR)

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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,

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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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. '- ife and mad: snug and curse that are; FRANCES GANSNEDE LILIUM CONVALLIUM Class Will We, the undersigned, loyal class of Nineteen Hundred Seventeen of Immaculata Acad4 emy, Portland, Oregon, having been proven t . . . 0 be in sane mind and perfect health and reahzlng that our hlgh school days are drawin . g to a close, do make, ordain, publish and most solemnly swear thls to be our last will and testament. We bequeath t0 Immaculata Ac T0 the Juniors we will and be lose theirs. ademy the loyalty of eight loyal hearts. queath our smiles to be and when aforesaid Juniors T0 the facultv we bequeath our heartiest thanks for the edge necessary to make our entrance into t of our intelligent CD faces. ir aid in instilling the knowl- he sea of life successful; also happy memories T0 the library we bequeath the following list of books: iiThe Art of Pleasing .................................................... nA New Physicst, .......................................................... tiHow to Become POpulart, .......................................... uHow to Manage a Schooli, .......................................... ttThe Hometi .................................................................... itVVays to Develop the Mindt, ...................................... ttPatriotism, Itis Meaningtt .......................................... iiDetails 0f the Terpsichorean Artit ............................ Helen Henry We bequeath and devise to our esteemed pastor, Rev. W. A. Daly, our sincere gratitude for the kindness and help which he has willingly rendered at all times. To the Freshmen 0f Immaculata Academy we usually richly deserved and greatly coveted. T0 the Sophomores we leave the May they never lack occupation! Frances Gansneder Clara Jacques Flora Clark Margaret Friedhoff Agnes Pottage Monica Morley Gladys McKellops graciously bequeath the many honors pleasure and privilege of writing for Father Daly. The June, 17, class being of opinion of knowledge, believe that to remain longer would embarrass the faculty. To our successors, the June, 18, class we do devise and bequeath with deep regrets the right of supremacy which we have enjoyed for the past semester. May they fill their positions with due respect and faith, as we have tried to do! We do hereto affix our seal and signature on the 10th day of June, Nineteen Hundred and Seventeen. THE CLASS OF 1917. Helen Henry, Attorney General.