Franklin High School - Molecule Yearbook (Franklin, VT)

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10 Now, Son, what do you want? Do you want to have all the money Ronald has and act like him? Or do you want a moderate amount as the other boys have , and be liked for what you are? Do you want to be like Ronald living above everyone else and having very few friends? Richard: Oh, Mother! I'm so glad I could hug you. (He does so.) I am going to accept the way I know you would want me to. I am going to live as the average boy does, even though it may be hard with Ronald around. Scene Three ( As the curtain rises Ranald and Kichard are seen talking in the school room.) Ronald: Where in the world have you been? I've been looking all over for you. Richard: For me? (He looks very much surprised.) Ronald: Yes, for you. Oh, come, don't be quite so surprised. I know it does sound funny after the way I have been acting. Richard: But, Ronald, You didn't — Ronald: No, I didn't want to associate with you, but thanks to Miss Martin I really see you for what you are. I have feelings too , even though I have acted as though nothing you boys said amounted to much. Richard: But - Oh, but, Ronald, you don't mean you — Ronald: Will you wait a minute so I can finish? Richard: Yes, I guess so. Ronald: Will you only give me a fair trial? I want to act different- lv. I want to be friendly with you. Will you let me? I am very sorry for what I said yesterday. Can you forgive me? ( He offers his hand and Richard accents it. Loyd Cjy '39 tf- -' - - ;!- - -!!- Happiness Can't Last Forever Richard Greene,who had entered Amherst College that year as a fresh- man, was wery much confused when his wealthy Aunt Dinah invited him to spent the week-end with her in Baltimore. It happened om the week-end of the Freshman Reception at college, andJevery minute was planned for a Jolly time there. Richard did not wish to go away and leave the girl friend that he had invited especially for the occasion. He, therefore, pleaded with him roommate, John Smith,to go in his stead, for since his aunt had never seen him Richafd thought she would be none the wiser. Finally, with difficulty, he persuaded his friend to' go.