Bethel University - Spire Yearbook (St Paul, MN)

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TH E ACORN ? at the pictures, the expression in her face was of a different character. Now her countenance exhibited decision. She was no longer deeply involved in both. The one photograph received more attention than the other. One was being slighted, it seemed. Yes.” she remarked to herself. after all I think Jack docs look better than Gus. I really never knew tilt now how homely he was. IIow foolish I've been all this time! indeed, I'm glad J met Bill this morning. The Information lie gave is invaluable. In fact I shall write him this evening; the sooner the better. I can’t have one who visits pool-rooms. Jack doc-s not do that, for he belongs to church and attends quite regularly, I understand.” Gus. and Jack returned to the dresser, Amy secured some paper and ink, and sat down to send Gus. the message that occupied her heart. Bite commenced to write; but rose again and took Gus.’s picture and placed it in the lowest drawer of the dresser, where she evidently thot it best to put him. having now fully decided to sever all relations with him. •’Dear Gus..” she began, you will be somewhat surprised to receive this letter. But I only wish to tell you that I ni prevented from seeing you next Sunday. I must go away. Then again, after serious deliberation, I have come to the conclusion that it is best lor you and I to discontinue our present mutual relationship and consider each other only as ordinary friends. Now please do not ask why 1 have thus written. Let this suffice.” The letter settled the matter: in consequence of which the only present alternative, Jack, was chosen. He was thenceforth to be hers; and from that moment occupied her undivided concern. Gus., on the other hand was obliged to content himself with Amy's ultimatum. It was a blow to him. but he said no more. Had lie known of Jack’s intentions he would doubtlessly have changed hie course long before. Once more the old lake appeared In its Sunday raiment. Again the quiet waters were thickly spotted with zealous sea rovers. bubbling over with happiness in gratitude for the perfect day. This time, tho, it was not the moon that shone down upon them, but the glowing July sun in all its warmth and radiance, contrasting itself with the few small clouds, far over near the western horizon, which seemed arrayed in mischievous apparel: and not Gus. and Amy that were now trying to imbibe the very quintessence of it all; it was Jack and Amy that were the sole rulers of the frail looking gray boat, which that moment just missed the nose of a passing launch. Gus. no longer affected to vibration the chords of her heart. It was Jack who had risen to the sovereign throne of her soul and was that afternoon seeking to draw closer the bands of mysterious love, and imprison her from external forces of obtrusive influence. He it was who dipped the oar as they bade farewell to the Gordon Park shore and glided swanlike thru the calm waters and left the other enthusiasts in the rear. Oh! hew grand’.” she again remarked. And you do row so nicely. Jack. I only wish I also knew how to row.” On they went into the thickest of solitude—the strange workings of magic love in the hearts of two individuals who apparently perceived nothing save each other. Except for Amy. Jack would surely have continued and -gone still further: but she reminded him that safety and caution were things well worth llieir serious consideration. and hence admonished him not to row too far but set a goal; which advice fitted in very well, for just then a clap of thunder greeted their pensive ears, frightening Jack, it appeared, more than his friend. Now we'd better return.” he hastily remarked. We are pretty far from shore. Let's start immediately. Again it thundered. The clouds were fast appearing. The sun disappeared. The wind, a north-westerly, set up. growing in volume and speed. The waves responded to the command of the wind, getting choppy. and putting on their ghostlike white-caps. It blew still worse: and the clouds (Con. cn page 9.)

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THE ACORN Presently the door opened and in stepped Mr. Higgins. Jack and Bill thereupon Iclt the office, the former very much eiated over his friend’s sage suggestion. The plan thus conceived. Bill set about to put it into immediate execution. He knew that Friday morning would be a fine time to meet Amy on the way to work; in consequence of which he set out to get in touch with her that morning. So when the day arrived, it happened .lust as he expected, for, as he was walking down the avenue, he observed Amy coming. He stopped a few moments and waited for her. Why good morning. Amy; how are you today?” was Jack's early greeting. Good morning, Bill,” came the response from Amy. You are on your way to work? We shall then have company.” Yes, I'm a little early this morning. But my work at the office has so increased of late that I can well afford to get there a few minutes ahead of time.” You are centainiy a worthy employe, demanded Amy. If they all were like you, it would be well. Oh. that's nothing, Amy. They treat me so fine at the office; and why shouldn't I do my best for them once in a while. But say, I have greetings to you from Gus. 1 met him on the street yesterday.” Oh, thank you very much.” came the reply, in a tone that obviously revealed a pleasant relationship between her and Gus. He is certainly a fine fellow, all right. 1 have always considered him as such.” He is, came the answer. I think he is the dearest, boy there is.” “But,” retorted Bill; “let me tell you something. I hope you will take it in the right way. tho. lor I only want to do that which can be to your best.” “Go on. Bill, I know you always exercise common sense and good judgment. What you say can be relied upon.” “It is this way. Amy. 1 saw Gus. come out of a pool-room down town some time ago.” What do you say! Yes, 1 think it was on Tuesday eve- ning two weeks ego. that I saw him.” But can that be true!” came the ejaculation. It is true. Yet you don't have to believe me. But nevertheless, you want to he careful. Think the matter over, and I feel satisfied that you will decide to sever your relationship with him. Now that is terrible!” broke in Amy. I never thot that of Gus. That is awful! But here we are, Bill; I go this way. Good-bye. “Good-by e ” Their walk lasted but for a short distance. They had thcreiore not time to say much; but enough was said. That day was the most dreary one Amy had spent for many months. Her hopes regarding Gus. were entirely frustrated. Never dare I have anything serious to do with anyone like that, thot Amy. What cannot pool-room visits develop into? The next step is the saloon, unless that awful place has already been frequented. And what will that lead to? To hell! No, nothing more to do with Gus. 1 must quit him: that is ali there is to it; altho I love him.” in the evening Amy stayed up later than usual. She knew ic would he difficult to go to s.eep should she retire. So what's the use of going to bed? she thot. “Ill lake a look at these pictures again Instead” The pictures to which she allude I stood on the oak finished dresser. Each one had a neat frame about itself which had been placed there by the present owner. It was her habit to take these into her hands quite frequently, holding them many minutes at a time; when she would gaze upon one and then the other, and then try to look on both at once, seemingly m the endeavor of trying to discei n something. well, it was hard to tell what. At any rate it was obvious that her interest was centered in both of them. I do not mean the photographs but the persons whom they represented. So this evening she only repealed what she had done many times before. But on this occasion as she stared

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8 THE ACOItN Jlrrsibrnt’s (Earner G. . lrvid Hagstrom. Having returned Irom an extended tour ci' cur churches in the eastern portion or our country, r am pleased to record that in these thirty-six churches visited the interest for Christian Education is on the upward trend. The tour covered four thousand and sixty (4, »o0) miles, and resulted in a material encouragement financially. Among the 22 pastors who received ns. five were either alumni or formerly teachers or students of Bethel Academy and they all sent greetings: viz. Dr. c». A. Gordh, Rev. M. Larson, O. OKerlund. and D. F. Nygrcn, A. Rendahl. A noted pedagogue has said that education is the remov. al of limitations. As the students go from Bethel Academy now lor the coming season and some for future years, we trust that the process of the removal of limitations 1 as begun in such a way as lo promise a free and unobstructed path to success and happiness. These limitations are physical, intellectual, social and spiritual; and hence the work of education continues through lire. This is therefore a commencement which we now celebrate in more than an official sense. It is a literal one also. May it be the Commencement of which the good boo makes mention, which reminds us that The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.” As the Bethel students go forth, having now commenced work in the New Bethel, we sincerely trust that each will commence to work harder for new students and for more liberal support ot the school, ami pray more earnestly for the welfare and progress of each as well as for the school as such. Trusting God for an answer to our prayers we can rest assured that this commencement season will mark distinct prog, ress and go down into history as one ot the important events of Baptist History.