Andrews High School - Andronian Yearbook (Andrews, IN)

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11111--I A N D R 0 N I A N xox:-1. 1-'11-I-1-1. 1 1 1 11111011 1-1 into? Of course you must go. I suppose I'Il have to. Oh dear, I was just beginning to think about something else, when this had to come. I've got a notion to send my re- i grets-plead headache, or something. ' No, you must at least be courteous to your friends. They can't help it that you can't go away to school. Sure you will go. ifigm zq Barbara had three or four telephone calls from various fellows, want- ft' I' I ing to take her to the party. To all of them she gave the same answer, No, I don't think I'll go. Mother is so lonesome when I am gone of even- 'MJ ings. Sorry, but youlll have to call someone else. 2 Oh Barbara, you ridiculous child, what ever made you tell those fellows such falsehoods? They'll think I've turned old woman all of a sudden and can't be left alone. i Well mother, I feel like I would rather walk to Maxine's by myself. The night is simply lovely and I want to be alone-that's all. About 8 o'clock that evening Barbara came down stairs dressed for ! the party. She was lovely as usual, but didn't seem to be aware of the fact. Barbara you're late, you must hurry. Iknow it. but I hate to go any place and have to wait until the rest 5 come. Mrs. Cl1anning's expression changed from admiration to amusement. She certainly had a queer daughter at times. ! So long mother, you needn't wait up for me. As she had anticipated everyone was dancing when she arrived. They were all in the gayest of spirits, and Barbara thought that maybe she could have a good time after all. She danced several dances, but she couldn't help but see that the honored guests held the floor tonight. She wasn't jealous, not a little bit, but this only made her feel more keenly her disappointment. Finally she picked up her scarf and started for the garden, feeling as if she must get away for a minute at least. She had hardly taken a dozen steps when someone called Barbara so softly she could hardly hear. Turning, she saw Bob Carver coming to- ward her. They had graduated in the same class and had always been the closest of pals. What's the trouble Barbara ? he asked, coming up to her. 2 . . . . . I Nothing Bob, the night IS so pretty I just wanted to come out tor : a while. Yes, there is something wrong too. I knew it as soon as I saw you this evening. Come on, let's hear it. They had reached a bench now, and sinking down upon it Barbara i began, ' I Bob you know how badly I wanted to go to college. I'm not going to get to. I've thought of every way, but everything has failed. Do you ! ! ! I 1111! 9:1 10101:-1: :rin in 1-1:1141 ii '11-11,311 I1--:ui li:-3 vioi1in1lliu1u14o:q Fifty-three

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Quin: 1 1:31-1.1.2111--xiii1.-imavxifxux frsxoq A N D R 0 N I A N :nil 1 2. ! ! ! ! remember that old aunt of mother's I told you about one time? Well, I ! wrote to her for money and she refused me fiat. Bob you mustn't tell ! a word of this, 'cause you're the only one I've told and I wouldn't have it ! get around for anything. ! Of course I won't tell anyone. But come on, cheer up. I wanted to go to college too, but dad says not until next year. Maybe you can go I 3' then too, Barbara. K , No I can't. Things won't be any different-but really I must go M y home. There's no use loading my burdens on someone else. i And in a few minutes Barbara was on her way home, the same way l she had come-alone. i Next morning on coming down stairs she heard voices in the kitchen. I A man's voice. Who could it be? She opened the door and there sat Q her mother, talking earnestly with some well dressed man. I Oh dad, she cried as she rushed into his arms. Q Hello little girl, are you glad to see me? I Glad? I should say so. Aren't we mother? Q Mrs. Channing said nothing, but her expression was convincing. I Are you home to stay? inquired Barbara. 9 I am if you will let me. Mother tells me that you are partners, and Q I will have to get your consent before I remain. What's the verdict ? ! Of course you may if you promise not to run away any more, ! Barbara answered laughingly. g I promise you solemnly, agreed Mr. Channing. Now what's this . about you going to college ? ! There's nothing. Only I want to and can't-that's all. g Barbara, you may go if you want to. I think all girls should have i a college career. ' i Oh dad, do you really mean that? Really, is my dream coming i true, after all ? asked Barbara breathlessly, giving her father a big hug. i Surely I mean it. Now run along and I'll finance the bills all right. i Barbara, answer the bell, will you please '? inquired her mother. i Another telegram for me from Aunt Polly, exclaimed Barbara, f as she returned to the kitchen. I wonder what spirit has moved her I i now ? - Barbara, I've changed my mind. Am sending you a check for 3400, g and will arrive at your home Monday. i P. Grey i Well of all things, what's going to happen next? Looks like we're i going to have a family reconciliation here before long, remarked Barbara, i as she handed the message to her mother. Mother what are we going to i do about the confectionery shop ? i Why, father says that I'm not to take it, that my working days . are over. ! ! l l ' .. . . .. . . . . . .. .. . . ..4p..g..1.-1nQ.i1 111.1 1.1 1.1.1.1 1 1 1 1.101 :..24.1.:..g..g.1..1..z.a.1..1..g Fifty-four