Phillips High School - Phillipian Yearbook (Phillips, ME)

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16 THE PHILLIPIAN LITERARY THE GRIT OF THE CARRINGTONS 1 SlLENCE hung over the library of the Carrington house as the family lawyer, Mr. Trent, read the terms of the will. ' Mr. Carrington, a pompous-looking gen- tleman, was ensconced in an easy chair. He loved the little luxuries of life, indeed, his -desire for them was second only to his love of speech. His children were wont to say that he must spend his spare time in studying the dictionary that he might im- pr-ess people with the long words that rolled so easily off his tongue. just now he was leaning back, pulhng at a cigar, in silence. The will was that of his aunt who had just died, leaving several million dollars. Of course, since the Carringtons were her only living relatives they would be well-situated. His wife, a haughty, aristocratic lady, was seated near the lawyer. Their son, a youth who bore the unmis- takable stamp of college, was swinging his legs carelessly as he balanced on the edge of a chair where his sister, Virginia, was curled up cosily. jerry was listening. Aunt Sara was such a queer old duck, ran his thoughts, that her will was sure to be interesting. Virginia was the least interested of the little group. Her inheritance, since she was only seventeen, would probably be left in the hands of her father, who already gave her a liberal allowance, so why worry? The droning voice of the lawyer went on: K' To my nephew, james A. Carrington, I bequeath five hundred thousand dollars, on the condition that he speak neither to his family nor to any other person or dumb animal, for one week, the week to begin the Sunday after my deceasef' The lawyer's eyes twinkled as he heard the man gasp, but con-tinued: 6' To my niece, Harriet L. Carrington, I bequeath five hundred thousand dollars, on the condition that she live at the gardener's cottage, on my estate, for one week, doing all of the work which may be necessary for her living. The lady lifted her head, but as the rest looked up to see how she was taking it, she said nothing, and he read: To my great-nephew, Iereld Carring- ton, I bequeath live hundred thousand

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A' Men's eyes were made to look and let them gaze. - Sanders. I woke one morning and found myself famous. - Prescott. I never knew the kiss of love, Nor maiderfs hand in mine. -Pinkham. Too much work becomes Freslzlnen. Miss Cousins: What kind of people live on the island of Cyprus? Fraser: Four-fifths of the people are Greeks and one-fifth are Turkeys. Miss Cousins: H Did the freeze over? THE PHILLIPIAN 15 Mitchell: It must have, because when Columbus went back to Spain he had Chains on. Ruth McL: 'WColby's mustache makes me laugh. Adams: Yes it tickled me too. 7 7 Isn't Winnifred lucky? How 's that? She went to a party last night boy had to kiss a girl or give of chocolates? a pain. - where her a the box Why was she lucky? She got fifteen boxes of chocolates. 4. I think Rachel's singing is 'heavenlyf' I think it 's unearthly, too. OCCHYI CVCI' 1 1 X 4 x fi yx.JK'. .Adv-rf cf' if vi 5. 'Y-,fs z ' AWA C ' Y fi-f -.lQ.-

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THE PHILLIPIAN 17 dollars, on the condition that he spend, for one week, only pennies, no other coins or bills to be used for anything he may pur- chasef! jerry smiled. He believed his conditions to be the simplest yet read. The four waited breathlessly for Virginia's. It was: To my great-niece, Virginia Carring- ton, I bequeath five hundred thousand dollars, to be left in the hands of my law- yer, until she reaches the age of twenty- one, when she shall receive the whole amount, on the condition that she spend a week at my home at Shadow Falls. The whole house is at her disposal for six nights, but on the seventh she must, at midnight, go to my bedroom in the east wing, and spend the remainder of the night there, all lights to be turned off. .linny shivered. She knew what a lonely, gloomy place Shadow Falls was, and her aunt's bedroom-why, that was where the old lady had died! The remainder of the will read that in case the family did not comply with the conditions as stated, the money would go to a charitable institution. The lawyer lin- ished and looked out over his glasses which were perched on his nose at an angle, where Virginia always watched -them for fear they would drop off. Well - he said expectantly. Mrs. Carrington spoke coldly, Aunt Sara -could not have been in her right mind. She decidedly wasf' Mr. Trent replied. You would have no grounds if you tried to contest the will, and you would simply be cut off altogether. Preposterous! Mr. Carrington de- clared, utterly so. 4' Think it over, Mr. Trent advised. Two million dollars is nothing to laugh at. But-may I have your decision to- night, as soon as possible? You, if you ac- cept, will have to begin to fulfill the con- ditions at twelve o'clock tonight, you know. Virginia will have to go to Shadow Falls, and Mrs. Carrington to the cottage. I be- lieve you may see each other during the day, so long as you do not help in any way. I shall rely upon you all to comply with the conditions, if you do accept. Mr. Carrington stiffened, If you will have dinner with us in an hour, Mr. Trent, you may have our decision then. The lawyer left the room, and an hour later, when the five sat down to dinner, the answer was, Yes . II Jerry offered to take Virginia to Shadow Falls, and, as the car entered the driveway Virginia looked at her watch. Five min- utes of twelve. At midnight she would be alone, with only the servants, in the op- posite wing. In a panic of terror she clung to her brother. I can? do it, Jerry! I'm so fright- ened! Take me back! UAW jinny, be a sport! jerry patted her consolingly. It won't be half-bad. You can stay in the library and read, ex- cept for Saturday night and you can see Mother at the cottage, and I'll come out after this week. Buck up, Sis! They entered the house and Jerry switched on the lights in the library. A fire had been built in the fireplace, but the corners of the room were dark and gloomy. The grandfather clock ticked loudly, and Jerry, with the parting words of: H Say, Sis, if you get lonesome, think of what a figure I'll cut with my pennies. Darn Aunt Sara anyhow! was gone, and -Iinny was left alone as the clock chimed twelve. The next noon Jerry was passing through the hall when the telephone rang. He answered and heard a familiar feminine voice. That you, jerry dear? Uh huh, he replied, thinking, 'I Sylvia Carr, of all people! It is Sylvia, came the voice at the other end of the wire. Don't you want to take me out to lunch? Jerry hesitated. Th-ose pennies! He 'd feel like a fool. Sylvia wouldn't, of