Kingfield High School - Abram Breeze Yearbook (Kingfield, ME)

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16 THF William Brackley was the only hired help 'Mr. jones had, although he controlled a large business. He trusted William absof lutely, in spite of the fact that he was only a boy of about nineteen years, and he loved William as if he were his own son. After doing a few odd jobs around the officethe boy went to hire a horse and car' riage-fthat was in the days before the auto' mobile replaced the horse and buggy. Ref turning to the office he took the envelope which Mr. Jones passed to him with a cheery Good Luck , picked up the reins and drove away. He put the letter in his inside coat pocket with some other letters among which there was one that closely resembled the one with which he was trusted. He had covered little more than half the distance when he saw a man come from the bushes beside the road about a rod ahead of him and walk along slowly swinging a stick in his hand and seeming not to notice the approaching carriage, but as the carriage drew along beside him he very carelessly reached out his hand, tapped the horse light' ly on the head with , his stick and then disappeared, William could not tell where. The horse leaped wildly and dashed away at a great rate of speed and refused to stop even at the repeated yells of the driver to stop. As he went dashing on, the carriage swaying back and forth as it was jerked over the rough road, two men, who seemed to have dropped from the sky, landed on the side of the carriage and clung there. One of them cautiously climbed out on one of the thills of the wagon and after a while succeeded in stopping the runaway horse. William was so frightened by the sudden speed of the horse and the unexpected arf rival of the two ragged highwaymen that he was unable to answer for a few moments this question that one of the new arrivals asked him. 'R 'E C O'R 'D You're the feller that works for Mr. jones hain't yer? Yes, answered William as he looked from first one and then the other of these men whose faces were nearly hidden by the wide brims on their hats and by long, thick black beards. You've got some money, hain'r yer? asked the second man. As William looked closely at the second speaker he recgonized him as the man who had kept money entrusted to him by Mr. jones instead of delivering it as he was told and thus had lost the position which William had later received. He was now trying to make Mr. jones lose confidence in William and at the same time get the money for himself. William understood at once and decided to deceive him if it were possible. Yes, replied William honestly. Fork it over, said both men in unison. William reached in his pocket, took out the false envelope and passed it to them. They eagerly grabbed the envelope and without looking at its contents fled into the woods. William hastily urged his horse to a gal' lop that he might reach town before the men should discover his trick and try to overtake him. He reached town and having deliver' ed the money returned home without any more trouble. Mr. Jones was so well pleased with him for having evaded the robbers so wisely and well that he raised his salary and afterwards he always sent a guard with William on errands where money or other matters of great importance were involved. H. B. '30.

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THFI R I am nearly at my destination. I can see the beacon from the flying field throwing out its light so I have not time to tell you much more. I slow up my engine and come to the ground in a long easy glide right on time with the western mail. T. B. '30 THE ESCAPE A YOUNG American who was visiting one of the cities of Mexico, had been unjustly accused of murdering a Mexican official and was sentenced to die. He was taken to prison and thrust into a small underground room which was below the sea level. The room which was dark and filled with stale air was connected to the ocean by a large pipe. The tide on com' ing in would rush through this pipe making such a terrible noise that the victim would be driven almost insane. At full tide the room would be flooded and the person in there drowned. i The American knew that there was no possible way of escaping but the thought of having to die in such a horrible way forced him to begin inspecting the room. From all appearances it had been built many years ago. He carefully examined the door and thought that it might be possible to break it down, so seizing a large rock that lay on the floor he began to try battering the heavy door but to his dismay it would not give. He slumped to the floor in despair. As he sat there he noticed that the iron bars which covered the opening of the pipe were very rusty. Eagerly he leaped to his feet and began a series of bombardments against the bars. The bars resisted stubbornly but after a few attempts the middle bar was forced back. Cut, bruised and exhausted he sat down in a corner and rested for a few minutes, then with renewed hope he worked ECORD I5 his body through the opening. The pipe was almost half full of mud and slime, while the sides seemed covered with sharp objects. He began to work his way through the pipe and after what seemed to be hours of crawling along in this fashion, he could see a light which he judged was about five hundred feet ahead. This light was coming from the outer end of the pipe. He could see an occasional spray of water shoot up the pipe and knew that the tide was coming in. He kept on crawling as fast as he was able and the onfcoming waves were growing nearer every moment. By the time he was within fifty feet of the opening, the water had risen so that the pipe was half full. He could see a huge breaker rolling in toward the shore and he knew that if it reached the opening before he could, that he would not be able to withstand the effect of lt. Suddenly the water swept back and he was able to crawl out of the pipe just be' fore it rushed back. He found that quite a whirlwind had swept by and had sucked the water out toward the sea. Laboriously he staggered over to a clump of bushes to hide until dark, when he hoped to go to the city and with the aid of some of his friends to escape in disguise to the United States. A DIFFICULT ERRAND ggWILLIAM , said Mr. jones, I have here a thousand dollars that I want you to take to Mr. Keith who lives in Prentice. You will End the address on the envelope in which I have placed the money. The road is lonely and much of it lies through a wood but I trust you will arrive there safely. You had better take a fresh horse to save time . I will do my best , was Willia1n's reply.

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THE RECORD I7 OUR SCHOOL just for amusement I guess I'll try, To rhyme the names of Kingfield High. I guess the Freshman are the youngest of the mass, s But yet it seems to be a jolly class. Hilda and Mable first enter my mind, As far as I know they are very kind. Maxine Knapp is next in my thought, No mate but one could ever be brought. Archie McMullen who has it his way, Cannot get his lessons during one day. Ruth Beane the speaker of the class, Has got some pep that will really pass. Lucille and Thurley get by in all things, But for them it is only what nature brings. Helen and Estelle without a doubt, Can spread news as soon as it's out. Oscarene Witham's way is not very rude, So she helps keep all in a jolly mood. Wilfred and Douglass the smallest in the class, Cannot answer questions as fast as they're asked. Eddie and Ronald are the ones to admire, If you wish to know why-just inquire. Hayden Nichols is moderate and small, But he always gets there after all. Leslie and Lendall are the last of the be' ginners, But then, cheer up, we were all born sinners. Next come the Sophomores, :though one wears glasses We still think them .the most witty of classes. Austin Bearce always has a smile, As he quietly passes along the aisle. Eine Vainio is next to be included, She for one cannot be disputed. Freddie Morrison is sometimes afgazing, The way .he behaves is simply amazing. Ruth Moore can always study by day, At home in the night she thinks it will pay. Alice and Gwendolyn must be put together For one enjoys laughing as much as the other. Julian Thompson with might and skill, Most any excellent place could Hll. Before anymore we will put down Arlene, Although here two years she is still quite keen. Lucian Tufts, we must think of him, For it is seldom that he looks grim. Minnie Howe, she is a wonder, She can't find time to make a blunder. Dana Davidson, I am sure you'll say, Ranks with the rest along his way. Melvina Boyce is so very thin, It takes quite a small space to put her in. I'll write down Durwood before I forget, For if I don't he will surely regret. Kenneth Atwood, it's sad to say, Has to wear glasses the whole long day. Now come the juniors, they've advanced a step, From Soph.omore's playfulness to juniors pep. Lempi Wuori delights in track, When she gets started they can't keep her . back. Helen Bearce so full of jokes and fun, To beat her in Ilaughing you've got to go some. William Winter keeps along with the times, He tells his tales and relates his rhymes. . Pearl Nichols is a perfect saint, Her ways and manners are all so quaint 'Ruth Kilkenny though not an athlete, Owns a wit that few can beat. Should Earlon Davidson lose his voice, We could not find another one so choice. Evangeline Howe enjoys many tricks, ,But she .likesistill better the elec-trics. Elwood Gordon with .such good grace, 'Will .soon be taking a doctor's place. 4 f fx. .gp I sl .a-sim. -'Y 'K -i