Girton School - Girtonian Yearbook (Winnetka, IL)

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THE GIRTONIAN 45 Ruth Marie Johanson With her head in a whirl, for she's much in demand, In comes busy Ruth, before Judges to stand. Prosecutor: What are you, who are you, and what are your ways, And, pray, may we ask, have you any free days ? Ruth: Why, really, you know, I am Ruth, yes, just Ruth, And now that you ask, I must tell you the truth. As for school, why really that's out of my line, But they say that in breaking the rules here I shine. Judges: You're doomed for your deeds for society grand, At cotillons and teas you'll be much in demand. Virginia Hopkins Sullivan CThere are heard exclamations of greeting at the door, and a girl enters attired in a new gown. The Judges look her over, especially the gown, and one murmurs, Cunning Bunny, then protests sternly-J 3rd Judgwl do not recognize this girl, her face is strangely familiar, yet I cannot place it. Now what do you think? 2nd Judge-My dear fellow-four years of inter- mittent acquaintance have so familiarized me with this countenance that I can now recognize it at a glance. Forsooth, it is Virginia Sullivan. CThe 3rd Judge examines her registration books and table lists and seems satisfiedj Ist Judge Cwith an introductory cough and a con- ciliatory mannerj-I should think then, as it is under- stood Miss Sullivan is an exception in her position as social representative in the outside world, that she might be made an ambassador's wife to intercede for our country in foreign lands. CThe Judges nod solemnly and Virginia retires.l