South Pasadena High School - Copa de Oro Yearbook (South Pasadena, CA)

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G O P A E O R O Ne) te eB shore, the pretty, vain flowers nodded at their bright reflections in this smooth, nat- ural mirror. Near the lake sat the Fairy Queen in a chair formed by the roots of the high, proud oak. Around her sat her courtiers dressed in their most festive gowns. Not only fairies were there, but all the small animals of the forest had come. At one side sat the orchestra—the grass- hoppers, who were the fiddlers; the crickets and frogs, who were the singers, and the blue-bells, who chimed in now and then with their silver tinkle. Bunny led Edith forward and, bowing low, presented her to the Queen. The voice of the Queen, as she answered Edith, reminded her of the bubbling of water, the faint ringing of bells, and the murmur of leaves as the wind stirs them. She felt quieted at once and all the daze and fear left her. The Queen asked Edith her errand and, upon being told, said: “My dear, I have no doubt that you will find what you seek in the Land of the Lost Moments. But, although I should greatly rejoice in doing so, I cannot help you find them, for I have no power in that land. It is ruled by the Imps in the underground world and they are very disagreeable about giving up any- thing in their power. The most I can do is to see that you safely reach the entrance of their land, for while you are there, my help would not aid you in gaining what you seek.” ‘The Queen then led Edith to the lake and called softly. A large, black fish came to the top. “You are to take this child to the entrance of the Dwarfs’ Land,” she told it. She then threw a huge black cloak about the girl. “Keep this well about you and your journey through the water will be a safe one,” she said, and bade Edith good- bye. Down, down went Edith, keeping tight hold of the strings in the fish’s mouth. At last she felt the fish stop and heard it tell her to throw off the coat. She did so and found herself in a tunnel under the ground. She walked along until the tunnel widened and she entered another portion, where everything was beautiful. Colored lights flashed everywhere and the walls were carved in gold and silver set with precious stones. Near the end of the tunnel, she met a most hideous dwarf. Edith was greatly frightened when he asked her what she wanted and she stammered that she wanted to find the king of the Land of the Lost Moments. He asked what her errand was and when it had been told, said: “Well, you won't get it, but I suppose I must take you to the king.” He led her through the widening passage and past other dwarfs who were almost as hideous as her guide. They were all digging for gold and precious stones. At last the passage stopped and they were at the edge of an underground city. Every- thing was shining and bright. Each dwarf had a tiny hut of his own and all sur- rounded the royal palace, which was built of gold and silver. The sun did not reach this underground city, so bright lights were hung everywhere. “You will not be taken to visit the king for some time,” the dwarf told her, “so I shall have to take you to a hut where you will stay while I go to the king.” As he said this, they stopped in front of one of the huts which the dwarf bade her enter. ‘The hut contained one small room in which was a table, a bed of straw, a low stool, and in the corner, a cupboard. A tall candle afforded the only light. Although bare, the room and its contents were very clean and orderly. The dwarf brought a cup of milk, a loaf of coarse brown bread, and a small comb of honey, which he placed upon the table. He seemed so cross and grumbled so much that Edith told him he need not bring her anything, but he merely glared at her and left the hut. While Edith was seated at the table, much discouraged and unhappy, a bee flew into the hut and settled himself on the

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Cc O P A D E O R O oo SSFSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSFFFSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS There was nothing left now but to put the old pitcher, Mitchell, in the box. In the last half of th e and tied ninth inning, the a climax. Westbury got a had There were three run score. Excitement now reached men on bases, with one out, and the score “Mitchell at bat,” went the He had reputation as a ‘sticker,’ but every one seemed to feel that Stubby came bustling around to the grand-stand was 1 to l. rounds of the Harrisburg rooters. much of a. never had the game was to be won by him. and asked Percy to start some yells. Percy strongly objected, saying he would not par- take in any of the meaningless yells. “Well, then, make some of vour own,” suggested Stub. This idea seemed greatly to please Sud- called Percy, who sat a moment thinking. denly, jumping upon his feet, he through the megaphone: “Everybody here knows what Caesar said to the people after gaining his easy victory over Pharnaces. It was ‘Veni, vidi, vici—I came, I saw, I con- quered. Everybody now, one, two, three.” I verybody supported the leader in his home made yell, and as the cheer rang out time and again, the Harrisburg team seemed to gain new life, and Mitchell, making a sacri- fice hit, scored a man. The next man up was out at first. Mitchell, in the next in- ning, was encouraged by that “Veni, vidi, vici,” and struck out two men, the other getting out on third base. Much different was the return from this game than from the one five weeks before. Westbury had gone down to disgrace, while Harrisburg had won the cup. THE SEARCH FOR LOST MOMENTS EEE MAS RSG? USER lielane: “Oh, dear, I’ve hunted for hours and I can’t find anything that looks like a golden moment!” cried Edith, and sat down upon a log to weep. “Some people are so easily discouraged,” said a tiny voice at her elbow, and, turning around, she beheld a large gray rabbit. “Well, I think you would be, too, if you had hunted all afternoon, and not only could not find them, but could not find your way out of the wood again.” “I can show you out of these woods,” answered the rabbit, “if that’s all you wish.” Bupaitise not. | I find moments first.” want to those “Then you had better come to the Fairy Queen,” returned Bunny. After motioning her to follow him, he trotted along in and out among the trees until he came to a large elm. “We will have to wait here until dark,” he said, “for the fairies do not hold their festival until then.” He scurried away to a tree near by and returned, followed by another rabbit carry- ing a basket in its mouth. Bunny told Edith to make a seat for PP OmWi kel mle herself in the tall grass and moss about the tree. He then spread the contents of the basket upon the ground. Edith was greatly surprised, for the lunch produced was per- fect. The rabbit, who had run away while she was His fur bright and shining and his white feet were eating, now returned. was spotlessly clean. He explained to Edith that they were all brushed and washed to be nice for the dance. By the time they had resumed their jour- ney, the but the white light of the moon could be seen faintly. woods were dark, soon After traveling some distance, Edith saw lights flickering here and there about an open space not far away in the forest. ‘I'he rabbit asked her to wait where she was until he had seen the Queen and told her Edith. He soon returned and told her that all was well. Upon the edge of the Fairy Court, Edith stopped. about It was in the circular opening surrounded by the high, strong trees of the forest. At one side of the court was a tiny All about its lake of the brightest water.

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€ O Re A E O R O honey. Edith drew back, for she was afraid of bees. “You need not fear me,” buzzed the bee, “for I come from the Fairy Queen. She commanded me to stay with you and help you.” This cheered Edith very much and she finished her lunch in better spirits. “T think, as long as the dwarf has not returned, that we might look about a bit,” said Busy, the bee. They peeped through the door, and, as no one was in sight, started down the path. As they neared the palace, they saw people running to and fro, while some crawled about on the ground as if hunting ror something. “You stay here and I will go ahead and see what the trouble is,” said Busy. Soon he returned and told Edith that tne king had lost his seal ring and was very angry. “In that case, I don’t think I had better meet him soon, for he is not likely to be agreeable,” replied Edith. “No, but you might hunt for the ring,” exclaimed Busy. They both hunted everywhere and were about to give up, when Edith discovered something bright, shining in the grass. “Here it is,’ she cried, and pounced upon it. “Now, I think you are likely to win what you wish,” Busy told her. No one noticed them as they entered the palace and they passed down the wide hall to where voices issued from a room near the end. Edith entered and then stopped. In the middle of the room the king paced about, now and then stopping to look into some- thing or to peer under a chair or table. He was somewhat taller than the other dwarfs, much heavier, and much uglier. His head and shoulders were out of proportion with the rest of his body. His nose was short and thick; his eyes bright and deep- set,-and his heavy, thick lips drooped, giv- ing him a cross, sullen look. He had not heard Edith enter and almost bumped into her while walking about the room. When his attention was attracted, he scowled fiercely and asked her who she was and why she was there. She told him her errand and begged him to help her. “Bah!” he growled, when she had finished, “I won’t help you, so get out of my country directly, for ’'m busy hunting for my ring.” “But, sir, | would help you find it, if you would do this,” cried Edith timidly. “Well, if my own people can’t find it, then you can't, either.” “But, I have it now,” and she opened her hand and showed him the ring. The king jumped forward to take it, but Edith told him that he must promise her the wish first. At this the king scowled but finally said, “That’s fair enough. Come on.” They passed through a door into a large room. It was of the brightest gold, but tarnished and darkened. Upon the floor sat tiny creatures much like the dwarfs, but better formed. ‘Their golden robes were dirty and tarnished and a look of loneliness and despair was upon their faces. “’These moments have been neglected and lost by the people from your world,” the king informed her, “and they are very sad and discouraged when they come here.” “Why do they come here?” questioned Edith. “Because they may never be found by mortals again.” “Then may I not have my three lost moments?” “No, for none may be returned. You must go back and use the moments as they pass, for none may come back to you. Here is another ring I will give you in exchange for mine. When you forget my warning or become discouraged, look at this.” The exchange was soon made and Edith left the king in better spirits. “Even though my journey was long, the advice given me was worth it. You may be sure I shall not let any moments escape,” said Edith to Busy, as they left the city on the return journey from the Land of the Lost Moments.