Bristol High School - Green and White Yearbook (Bristol, RI)

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JUNIOR CLASS—CLASSICAL AND GENERAL DIVISION

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liest part of the journey; trees on both sides of the road, and great distances between houses. Both men were alert now for they knew that if any attempt was to be made to hi-jack the load, it would be along this lonely road. Five minutes passed and the truck neared the unused crossing of an old short haul railroad. As the truck neared the tracks, the guard suddenly shouted, “Watch out! there's a flat-car across the road.” This warning was unnecessary. Buck slammed on the brakes, and the truck careened to a jolting stop a few yards from the flat-car. “Don’t open that door —this may be a trap!” shouted the guard. “All right” answered Buck, “they can't get us if we stay in the cab.” Buck was interrupted by a voice from behind the cab which said in a commanding tone, “All right, wise guys, out of the cab or we blow up the whole works.” “Come on. Buck, they’ve got us,” said the guard. As Buck and the guard stepped out 01 the cab, they stepped into the beam of a flashlight. “Frisk them, Red”, said the largest of the three men. Immediately the guns were taken from Buck and the guard, and the apparent leader of the robbers said to them. “Well boys, I hope you have a nice long walk; the nearest town is fourteen miles away.” “You’re taking the truck?” asked Buck as he noticed the blasting battery near the rear of the truck. “What did you think we were going to do, walk?” answered the leader as the three men entered the cab of the truck. As soon as he heard the door of the cab slam, Buck shouted to the men, Reach out the window and throw your guns toward the rear of the truck or I set off the charge which you kindly left under the truck, and don’t try any monkey business. A half a minute later two guns were tossed back, but the guard was not fooled and he said in a commanding voice, “Come on, toss back the rest, and step out of the cab. The crooks were outwitted by a mistake on their part and the quick thinking of the driver, and they knew it. Stepping out of the cab they held their hands high and were soon tied with some spare rope which Buck always kept in the cab. An hour later Buck returned from town with the proper authorities, and the trio was taken into custody. The flat car was moved and Buck and the guard finished the trip to Paterson. Two months later, when the trio was indicted, Buck received a check for $5,000, his share of the reward. The following year Buck entered a well known college; his ambition had been realized by his quick thinking and keen observation. HENRY TRUDELL. CALL OF THE WEST From the steep hills comes a cry, Echoed in deep canyons nigh, From the birdlings flying high, “Come to the West!” From the coyotes lusty scream. From the flowing mountain stream, In the golden sunlight’s gleam, “Come to the West!” From the snow-capped mountains nigh. From the eagles soaring high In the gentle woodland’s sigh, Come to the West!” The call is strong, luring me on On to peace, contentment, and rest. My cares won’t last long When I sing my song. On the trail leading me to the West! EMMA BONVICIN. '38 GREEN (OmdL WtHDUE- 22

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THE VANERN TREASURE The castle stands grim and foreboding, surrounded by the stagnant waters of a bottomless lake. A young man is sole occupant of the cast structure; no one has crossed its threshold for ten years. Why does this young man throw away his life by secluding himself in an ancient castle, haunted by the restless ghosts of his ancestors now long since dead? It is a lengthy tale which begins three hundred years ago with the erection of the great fortress by the Vanern family. The Vanerns were wealthy and powerful in their country, but were hated by the people for their greed. The family was cursed with selfishness. Fear of losing his money had driven more than one Vanern insane. From generation to generation the eldest son became heir to the Vanernian riches. In the nineteenth century Charles Vanern, now master of Vanern lands, married and had four children, three girls and one boy, Eric, at whose birth the mother died. The daughters were arrogant, selfish and stupid. Their sole occupation was wringing money from their miserly father for clothes. The oldest sister, Signa, was the shrewdest and most wicked of the three. Signa knew that if her father died, she could conceive of a plan by which to do away with her young brother. Eric, and, thus, being the eldest, would come into possession of the vast hoarded wealth of centuries that lay hidden somewhere in the old castle. When Signa’s two sisters had married and left home, her thoughts turned to the coveted money. One afternoon when her father asked her to bring him his tea, Signa secretly dropped poison into the beverage and he, ignorant of his daughter’s treachery, drank every drop. Death quickly claimed him. To this day many people believe the ghosts of the castle guilty of the crime. After a brief search, Signa discovered the legacy which read as follows: “Know all men by these presents, that I, Benson Vanern, being of sound mind and body, do hereby bequeath to my only son and heir, Eric, Vanern lands and all my worldly possessions, including the Vanern riches which are to be found in a secret vault beneath-------’ The rest could not be deciphered. For seventy-five years the legacy had lain where Signa found it, and the ravages of time had completely obliterated the writing. Signa fainted. When she regained consciousness, Eric was beside her reading from the piece of paper which had dropped from her limp fingers. Signa had not wanted Eric to know she had found it, but, as nothing could be done about it now. she would ask Eric to help her look for the money. He would, no doubt, be helpful, for he trusted his sister implicitly, and would do whatever she asked. Signa at once instituted a search for the treasure. She assigned Eric to half of the house, while she herself searched the other half. After searching from cellar to garret she at last, her hope waning, explored the little room at the top of the turret. Examining the walls, she found a tiny button which, upon being pressed, raised a plank from the floor. Cautiously peering into the dark hole of the floor she discovered a small chest. While tugging at the chest she heard the footsteps of Eric ascending the creaking stairs. Terrified for fear he should see the treasure, Signa seized the chest and ran out on the balcony surrounding the turret. In her excitement she leaned over the rail a little too far and fell headlong into the stagnant lake. Eric arrived at the spot just in time to see his sister and the treasure sink beneath the waters. GREEN mndL W01 DTE- 24