Bishopthorpe Manor School - Manorisms Yearbook (South Bethelehem, PA)

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Iack in east, the get this II1uSt go .irried up only two i less and ip her lit- educated to secure xacations t been un her work she miffht fly refused a e Od When he Sifenglh Nnymly IlO'E 3 mother to ly provided 11312166 Way alter 1r1fCf l C Y Mr. Leonard, although the most indulgent of fathers so long as jack demanded only money, had small respect for the opinions of young men whose sole experience was bounded by college life. Therefore Iack's path was not easy and it was made harder yet by the knowledge that his father had only that day interviewed Mrs. Lawson. Both the young people had determined to assert their rights and to come to an understanding with their respective parents that very day. Margaret entered the library outwardly calm. Mother, may I speak to you a moment? It's really important. She was floundering badly and she realized it- May I-that is, Jack and I-we-- Margaret, Mrs. Lawson's manner was more bewil- dered than severe, you had much better go now and think calmly by yourself. VVhen you are more con- trolled it will be sufficient time for us to discuss this matter. She resumed her writing with an air of finality and Margaret retired with a sense of defeat. A I Over on the other porch jack walked uneasily up and down quite unconscious that he was disturb- ing his father's after' dinner nap. He had allowed his father to beat him three successive games of chess and that alone made him feel that victory might not be so unattainable. When Mr. Leonard at last seated himself in a shady spot with a newspaper, Jack approached him in a business like way. Father, just a moment, please,-we kno-w that you and Mrs. Lawson regard us as children, but we much desire- Mr. Leonard turned about and deliberately inspected Jack. Well, so you've come expecting to shake my re- solve-you and Margaret aren't old enough to express a ratio-nal opinion. Do not disturb me about that subject agarn please Jack beat a hasty retreat At four the young people met again They walked slowly up the dusty street each engaged in their own respective thoughts Jack mother thrnks that I have taken leave of my senses she won t even listen to me Jack mad meant to tell her of his own failure but her recital decided him Come on he said briefly quickenrng his pace Where? Margaret demanded breathlessly ,Tack faced her for an instant Margar t we are going to be married now Margaret gasped and then with flaming cheeks and head held high she marched bravely on It was the work of only a few min utes to make their errand known to the minister He demurred at first but both were of age and jack s straightforward story pleased him ln a short time he stood ready with the prayer book and motioned them to take their places before him Unconsciously Jack glanced out of tlee window and Leheld Mrs Lawson with his father advancing rapidly up the front walk He took in the situation at a glance and turning to the minister s wife exclaimed Vly father can t you hide us quick please An instant later saw both Margaret and ack safely concealed in the library wl 1le their parents were entering the parlor . 1 - - I9 , . . I l u I . . H . , . ' ' 1 .v D ' yy Y - - . ' ' ' rr U ' v . l , l I , - - - - - rc ar k . . . ' H D ' ' 7? , 1 1 N1 , 0 . 1 0 n . , . . . . 1 ' ' c . . 7 I 6- ' , , , . ' . . V . . . V 1 , ' . ' 1. o - ', . , . . . , - - 7 ' ' Ui , ' , ' ' 1 ' I A ' r . - - vi , ' - n ' . ,, . J' - ' . ' J ' f ,i 1 , n -I I 11 ' l , ,X .--Qfff To ' ' ' rr - r f f- -- 1 -- r H . V ' W ' Q H 7 - Q 7 ' , gu d 1 p A f- ' gg , :I 1, P., . ' CQ-4lr.L'Lwa, 1 ,....-. , 4 . .' - gnu.: L..r ,leo-.-g :.Llng,...s.::..un- ,.4LL.tA.A.lA.lr,.--llufgu --Jib-