Plymouth High School - Pilgrim Yearbook (Plymouth, MA)

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14 THE PILGRIM Yes, considering that it has rained for four days without much of a stop between times. Jim was quite upset by this re- ply. Why hadn't he remembered that the weather had not been good? But nothing daunted he went on with his sales-talk. I am here this morning mad- am, to sell you some Royal Baking Powder. That did sound rather awkward, Jim thought, but he re- membered What his boss had said. I don't use that brand, and I don't think I care to, was the sharp retort. But surely you might give it a trial. No, young man, you can't sell me any of your old baking pow- der. I'm perfectly satisfied at the present time with the kind I'm using. But I'll tell you, if I Wanted to try a different kind, I wouldn't try Royal. This aroused Jim's anger, but he saw before him the words, AL- WAYS BE POLITEJ' Madam, I'm sorry you feel thus about our product, but Royal Bak- ing Powder has been in use for twenty-five years now, and its good reputation will always last. Your neighbor, Mrs. Brown, uses it, and would have given me an order, but she is already stocked up with Royal Baking Powder. Huh, she uses it, you say? Well, I always did wonder how she made such lovely cakes and biscuits. It must be the baking powder. Here was a hope, and Jim 'grasped it. Yes, our product does wonders. It is used by all the leading bak- eries, and a woman of your ability should be able to turn out marvel- ous creations with it. A little ilattery, Jim decided, might help. Just let me show you the help ful cook book that is given to you free with your pound can of baking powder. Not that I doubt your knowledge of cooking, or think that you need a cook book, but there are many new and tasty dishes described in it, which might, appeal to you. . No, I never use a cook book but some of these new-fangled things in these pictures do look good.. John always did like a change in his food. Yes, I'm sure your husband would approve of your purchase. Oh, yes, and we also are giving a cake-turner and a cross Word puz- zle with every can you buy. A cross word puzzle, did you say? My, but I'm just crazy about them! And you give one free with every can of baking powder ? 6'Yes, and they're good ones. Does your husband care for cross' word puzzles too? If .so why not buy two cans and then he can have a puzzle as well. What a clever idea! I'll take- three cans and get a puzzle for my daughter, too. After the conclusion of the sale,. Jim. walked out to his boss with a light heart. His greeting was, Well, boss, I was just beginning to think that salesmen had to be born, but I've changed my mind - they can be made. L. SMITH '25 A FRUITE UL TALE Once upon a time a young lady' and a young man were sitting be- side a small river on the beautiful continent of Atlantis which conti-- nent, it is claimed, lay in the At-- lantic, and of which Cuba is now' the only remaining part. Strangely enough they were- sitting on opposite sides of the stream, quarreling in a foreign- tongue. Ban 1 I she shrieked, Ukopdof- fylala!l which means, Ban, all right for you! Veeka, Anna, he answered equally loud, Hsuppytumta rum-

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THE PILGRIM 13 THESE LANDLUBBERS My friend looked at me dubious- ly and then turned to survey the canoe which was drawn up on the beach. You're sure you can paddle that thing? she asked. You can't have had much experience if you bought it only three days ago. Sure, I know all about canoes, I lied cheerfully. All you have to do is sit still and nothing can pos- sibly happen. Still looking rather doubtful, Ethel stepped into the canoe and sat down at one end. I pushed the Kemah oif the sand and gracefully jumped in. That is, I intended to be graceful but somehow or other the Kemah must have moved, for I didn't land in the middle, and she began to rock. Ethel turned pale and grabbed the sides of the canoe, but I calmly picked myself up and acted as if it were a common occurrence. I paddled towards the island which was about a mile away. It was a wonderful afternoon, the sun was shining and the water was just like glass. There were quite a few pleasure parties on the lake and soon a motor boat came near. 'Someone shouted and waved, and I raised the paddle in the air to return the salute. I was perfectly safe, I had mere- ly stood up to see who was shout- ing, but Ethel gasped, Oh, do be careful l and made a grab for me. That rocked the canoe and I sud- denly sat down. By this time I was disgusted with Ethel. Twice she had nearly turned us over by her foolish ac- tions. However, I woulcln't be the one to spoil the picnic so I paddled on. Suddenly I had to sneeze and I pulled my handkerchief from my pocket. Out came my pocketbook along with it and flew into the wa- ter. Although I leaned over the side and tried to get it before it sank, my efforts were in vain. I looked at Ethel and her face was a greenish color. How thoughtless I had been! Of course, she wasn't used to the water and I had kept her there in the hot sun for over an hour. I always admit my mistakes, though, so I immediately took her back to shore. Well, don't you believe now that I can paddle a canoe? I asked, as we were walking up to the hotel. We've been out for nearly two ljuurs, and we didn't have an acci- dent. Ethel gave a little shudder. I guess she must have caught cold. Oh, er yes, she stammered, I enjoyed it very much. When will you come out again, -tomorrow? I asked. She hesi- tated. I'm sorry, I have to go back to town for a few days, she said. I'll come with you some other time. Ethel's a funny girl. She's not very enthusiastic about boating. She'd never get into a boat if it weren't for my generosity. '25 .........li..- ARE SALESMEN BORN OR MADE . Persevere! If at first you don't succeed, try try again. You have been at it now since eight this morning. What is the matter with you, anyway? Now when you go into this house, make up your mind not to leave until you have sold to your prospect. With this advice from his boss, Jim Cobb, a new salesman on the job, entered the door of his prospective customer. Good morning, madam, said Jim. Nice weather we're hav- ing.

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' THE PILGRIM 15 my!! which is the same as, All right, Anna, be a mule if you like l Quarreling thus, they passed the time away. Toward noon, however, the sky became black and the wind blew terrifically. The bridge was swept away and Anna could not cross the river. Her friend grasped a young tree growing near, and attempted to pull it up by the roots to make a bridge. But a loud rumble was heard under the earth and the river wid- ened as the ground shook fearful- y. Ban turned around just in time to see his beloved carried rapidly downstream by the whirling cur- rent. She called a last farewell and :forgave him as she sank for the last time. Ban, distracted, with the young tree in his hand fied over the heaving ground toward the west, the cries of the dying civilization in his ears. As he reached the coast of what is now Florida, the land behind him disappeared under the water and he found himself alone in a strange land. Waking up the next day he dis- covered the young tree lying be- side him. He looked at it thoughtfully, then burst into tears and vowed he'd plant it as a symbol of his love for Anna. So he carefully planted the young tree, watering it with his tears, and called it Ban-Anna. - Although science has sought for decades to explain the existence of the banana tree on this continent, the explanation is really a simple one, you see, depending on the love of Ban for Anna. B. HOLMES '26 FRESI-IMAN'S JOURNEY Freshman, sitting on the bank of a clear lake on a .hot summer day, fell asleep and dreamed a dream. There appeared before him a vast sea, and as he came nearer to it, he saw the sign Sea of Education. In order to con- tinue his progress in Life, it was necessary for him to pass over this sea. As Freshman walked along the water's edge, he spied a sea-plane with Guide sitting in it ready to help anyone who wished to go across. After welcoming each other, they set out on their jour- ney. On the way Guide informed his friend of others' experiences. Soon they passed an island known as Island Lazy where several Freshmen had stopped when tired of Education's work. A few miles away was another island much larger and more beautiful which Guide called Start Island. After Freshman had landed safely on it, Guide told him that now he must choose agents that he would meet on the island, and that these would be Freshman's helpers. Love, Work, and Honor were chosen. Then Guide warned Freshman al- ways to do right and to choose wisely, for now he had obtained the rank of Sophomore. The three new guides told Soph- omore that he must get ready for a more difiicult part of his journey and that he had to do most of the work. They made him clean and prepared the steamer which would take him to the opposite banks of Sea of Education. Poor Sopho- more even had to work in the boiler-room, sweat came forth from his face, but he kept on. When they reached the other side, his companions told him that he had completed his Sophome work, and was now to be called Junior. Saying this, they left him to con- tinue his journey alone. f