Edgerton High School - Edgertonian Yearbook (Edgerton, OH)

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I guess it's our only hope, he said, as they ran towards it, for the drops were falling faster. VVhen they reached the building they found it a solidly built structure, and, on entering, saw pictures of all sorts, finished and unfinished sketches, and several portfolios. This must be Emily's studio she was telling me of, Clarice panted. That's just it, agreed Vernon, is'nt it a dandy? I wonder how far it is from the house. About a half or three-quarters of a mile, I think, she answered. VVel1, we aren't solbad off, are we ? I'm awfully hungry, declared Clarice. So am I, admitted Vernon. Then let me have those numerous packages you so thoughtfully stowed away in your pockets, she returned. As he began to produce all kinds of bundles, she unwrapped them and placed them' on a tiny table. They found an alcohol lamp and a coffee urn, as well as some coffee. Clarice soon had a hot drink prepared. Then they sat down on opposite sides of the table. Suddenly he leaned forward and looked into her eyes. C1arice, I want you to sit opposite me at my table always! XVill you ? As he came around the table she rose swiftly, her hand flew to her burning nheeks. I-I-yes-I-- but her reply was smothered. The rain had ceased and the sun was shining again. But, Vernonff she murmured from his shoulder, we've known each other only for such a short time. But, dear, he replied, we've known all about each other a long time. Slowly they left the little cottage and made their way along the little path which led to-the road. Xlfhen they reached the house, Clarice went straight to Mrs. Davenport and informed her of their return. She whispered some- thing else in her ear that made the lady hug her impulsively. That night at dinner Mrs. Davenport arose: Ladies and gentlemen, she said, you will all be surprised to learn of the engagement of-- Dr. Vernon Carroll and Miss Clarice Stephens, they finished in chorus. Of course, we are dreadfully surprised, giggled the irrepressable Polly. LOUISE RICKERSON.

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and then came flooding back again as he caught her eye and smiled. She nodded in return, and a few strides brought him to her side. Are you contemplating fainting again F he asked. Instantly her com- posure returned. NN-'ell, she laughed, I'm not so sure: I've so much ex- citement before me, I probably will. You might tell me about it, he suggested. Then followed a breathless recital of the pleasures she had planned. That's great, he said in reply. I do hope you will be so kind as to let me enjoy some of that fun, for I, too, am going to Riverview. Fm so glad, she breathed. Not nearly so much as I, he said softly, almost inaudibly, as his hand closed over hers. The car door banged as the brakeman entered. Arlington, next stop, he bawled. The doctor and Clarice started guiltily, and began to collect her things, for they were to leave the train at Arlington, where Emily would meet them with ponies and cart. They would then have a drive of tive or six miles to the Davenport country home. As Clarice and Vernon left the train, Stanley Harrison touched Ernily's arm and whispered, just returning from their honeymoong don't they look it ? How happy you two do look, mocked Stanley. XVe are happy, smiled Clariceg just imagine the fun we are going to have. Foiled, sighed Stanley. Sundown found them all gathered on the Davenport veranda. There were Agnes, Polly, Irene, Vera, Clarice and Emily: and Bob, Fritz, Virgil, Dai-mar, Vernon and Stanley. Such fun as they lad planning what they would do on the morrow. They couldn't agree, until Polly called for silence, calmly stating that she wanted to be heard whether anyone else did or not. This is my first visit to Riverview, she announced. I've never been all over the place, and I don't think many of you others have either. S0 I suggest we go O11 an exploring trip. VVhat say you ? She was greeted with a chorus of Fine! XVise head, yours! Leave it to Polly, etc. And so it was decided. The next day dawned clear and cool, with a brisk breeze from the south- east. It's la beautiful day, but I'd wait until tomorrow for that hike if I were you. That wind means rain. was the advice of Mr, Davenport. VVe'll be back long before it rains, Daddy, so don't you worry, con- soled Emily, and trooped away. Soon they began to pair off, each couple taking its own lunch. Clarice and the Doctor wandered far from the rest. XVithout warning, a big drop splashed on Clarice's hand. Two faces were raised wonderingly to the sky. A tossing mass of black clouds met their gaze. They had been too engrossed in their conversation to notice the approach of the storm. Vernon began to look about for shelter, and Clarlce called for the others of the party. The echo of her own voice was the only answer she received, so she did not repeat the shout. The Doctor grasped her arm and pointed tg n wee house n few hundred feet away, almost hidden by the iinderbruah.

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A DREAM OF DREAMS. It was Monday morning, and a mysterious stillness reigned over the assembly of the E. H. S. The Facility at their respective places had discarded their look of care for a beautiful smile of peace. The Freshmen, looking more meek than usual, bent low over their books, while the Sophomores and Juniors wore a deep expression of wonder as they gazed at the vacant seats of the Seniors. ' just before the time for the sounding of the gong, a slight heard from without. All looked toward the side entrance, where to their delight, the missing Seniors. Miss Van Dusen, without giggle, led the orderly class into the room ,where each member place without confusion. noise was they saw, a solitary found his As Mr. lleer distributed the song-books for the morning exercises, Wavva Irish and Cleo Xlfallice took their places at the piano, determined to proceed without whisper or discord, while the remainder of the class arose with the first chord, and sang in unison the selected songs. The first classes were called and had fairly begun their recitations, when one of the Faculty, hearing a whisper in the back of the room, calmly stepped to the front of the class and gave Elizabeth Butcher and Charles XViles per- mission to make a call at the office of Mr. Heer. This act of misconduct by the Freshmen so humiliated the Seniors that Mabel Smith and Frances Bell took it upon themselves to remain after school and talk with the culprits. The poor, discouraged Seniors again gathered courage to begin once more to follow their resolution. In fact, at the intermission period, they had gath- ered at the class room door and were clapping their hands in glee, as they watched Marvel Boos and Leona Roberts toiling down the stairs towards the library with each arm full of books of fiction. This great sacrifice by the two great readers was followed by another of greater importance. Samuel Mowry changed his seat to the front of the room among the boys, and never once did he allow his eyes to rovc in the direction of his fair young friends. ' All went well until the last period in'the morning, when at last Pauline's love for whispering overpowered her, and, for one little second, she forgot all except her question to Alice and Rowena. No sooner had it been done than she, with the others, felt much grieved and decided to punish herself by re- maining after school one whole hour to study Virgil. Never before since the beginning of the E, H. S. had there been such a strife for better conduct. Early in the afternoon Earle Chilcote, fearing tlt his late hours would again call for his usual nap, placed a pin in the center of his desk, where he would surely be reminded if he should forget and lay his head upon his arms. The pin served the purpose, and the remainder of the day passed away without a fault from any one. Even the juniors and Sophomores caught the spirit and followed in the footsteps of the Seniors, while the Fl'CSl1men, with a few exceptions, remained as usual. The following morning, all assembled at the usual time, not forgettlug