Cumnock School - Chronicle Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

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SOLACE The day has been endlessly long, dear, l'm too tired to think or to write, As I sit by the window half-dreaming, Thinking of you tonight. I sense your presence beside me, So near, yet far away, I can't believe you've left me here, That we've come to a parting of ways. How I long for the warmth of your laugh, For the comforting balm of your smile, For the look in your eyes that tells me You love me all the while. Intangible things, dear, and foolish, Yet they serve to soothe and sustain, For these are the ties, my darling, Even death can't part in twain! MARY WILEY SONNET ON SUNSET The golden sun bathes the purple hills, It paints the towering trees, so green, all gold, The shining sea as burnished copper old Outshines all mortal thingsg the rocks and rill Of the rugged shore do us with wonder fill, The clouds as fleecy fairy forms all rolled On high-the Autumn air so crisp and cold- The peaceful quiet, us with thought instill, The lapping of the waves upon the beach The sound of singing birds in nearby trees, A tiny tinkling melody, does reach Out over the shining scintillating seas To ships both great and small that gliding by Are carrying passengers both far and nigh. ROSEMARY BROWN

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and food for everybody-that is if you know where to look for it. First, we'll hit the Manor Bakery. They're always good for a hand-out and then, we'll start workin' our way south-all the big houses, you know and nobody to bother us. They're kinda dumb in that town, when it comes to pickin up bums. Yes, sir, mused joe, kinda dumb in that town. Shorty's face broke into a slight smile at this last remark and, turning from the door, he flung himself on his blanket and closed his eyes. Late in the afternoon of the next day Shorty and joe sat with their legs dangling out of the doorway of the car and watched the outskirts of Kansas City roll slowly by. lt was not long before the train decreased its speed in preparation for passing through the passenger station on its way into the yards. Shorty and joe watched the long low station approach, around which was clustered a large group of people who were waiting for The Limited which was due in on the same track in a few minutes. About fifty yards from the station a white-haired gentleman leaned against a shiny black Packard and puffed contentedly on a large cigar. Both Shorty and joe saw him at the same time. Now, ain't dat da life? queried joe, nothing to do but puff on a cigar and ride around in a big boat. Ain't dat da life, huh, kid? Yeah, said Shorty and rose to his feet. I bet that old chipmunk ain't done a stitch of work in his life, went on joe, uwhatta ya think, kid? Yeah, said Shorty. Listen, kid, it's guys like that that puts guys like us on da bum, see? Yeah, said Shorty. He swung suddenly to the ground and started on a brisk trot towards the old man. Hey, kidl where ya going? shouted joe from the doorway. A moment later Shorty greeted the white-haired man. How are you, fath- er? l see you got my telegram. l was afraid it might not reach you. joe watched from the doorway for a minute and then, turning back into the car, he flung himself on the floor. Now ain't dat de limit? he mut- tered, an me with no 'weeds'. Bos BRACE 89

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HOW T0 DRIVE CARS AND TERRORIZE PEOPLE lt is not difficult to drive a car and terrorize people, practically anyone can do this, and it will afford him many hours of pleasure. The first consideration is the material used, which, fortunately for the average person, is quite simple. All that is needed is an automobile. The novice will notice, on first mounting behind the wheel, that there is an assortment of pedals on the floor, which may be put under the general heading of Stuff . Above this, on the dashboard, there may be found a num- ber of other gadgets, which are of varying degrees of importance to the driver. Projecting through the floor is a sort of stick called the gearshift, which has two purposes. One is to prevent three people from being able to be comfortable seated in front, and the other is to be pushed around at the driver's convenience. The first step will be to push a small button, which is often referred to technically as the starter . lt is almost needless to state that in this sport there is absolutely no need of paying any attention to the position of the gearshift at this stage of the game. lf he is able, the beginner is now ready to put the car in motion. Mustering all his strength, he should jerk the gearshift toward himself. This probably will be accompanied by a vio- lent screaming. He then should push the shift away from himself, and if he doesn't go into reverse and start down the street backwards, the next step will be to bring the shift back again, only not in the same position as before. lt should now be so placed that if there are three persons in the front seat, it would be thrust into the central passenger's lap. During the above operations the driver should push the left floor pedal down with his foot, or if he is so inclined, his hand. Each time, this pedal, called in scien- tific circles the clutch , may be let back with a quick jerk. The machine is now under way: now the secret of driving has been mas- tered. There are a few who are inclined to go off the deep end and learn one or two traffic rules. However, they may be disregarded. lt is sufficient to learn the three basic signals. The first: thrust three fingers of the left hand out of the open window and apply a wriggling motion. Second: place hand out of partly opened window and open and close fist. Third: place head and shoulders out of window, meanwhile thrashing left arm violently. These signals are used widely, and as there is no clear idea of what they represent, it does not greatly matter when they are substituted for each other. Perhaps it is unnecessary to mention, but the pedal on the right side is the brake . A truly skilled artist seldom needs this, and the horn fills its place admirably. The enthusiast will find his efforts well rewarded, and as he becomes more experienced he will find more and more joy and pleasure in driving cars and terrifying people. VIRGINIA PETERS 9l