La Sierra College - Meteor Yearbook (Arlington, CA)

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lVIy Bible. You see, I was talking with Dick and someway I couldn't find the texts I wanted. I got all mixed up, but maybe you think I haven't studied today, though. Anyway I'm taking my Bible along and- Uh, but Judyl You can't do that. I never head of anyone taking a Bible to a dance. Well, I don't see why not. Don't be silly, Judy. llflother, she can't do that, can she? A Yi 'Why, Judy dear, I believe Constance is right. At sight of her daughter's face, Mrs. Atherton searched hurriedly for a reason. You see, the Bible is a sacred book. I am certain it would not be appropriate to read it to the accompaniment of jazz and boisterous laughter. It seems to me that it would be almost sacrilegious to take your Bible to a dance. As her mother spoke, a queer expression came into Judy's eyes. An intense, strained silence followed. At last Judy said simply, 'LI-I guess you're right, Mother, I hadn't realized. Then she turned quickly toward the door. Don't wait for me, Constance, I'm not going. Why not ? her sister demanded. Oh, it's just that I couldn't ever go any place where it would be sacrilegious to take my Bible. Then she was gone, and Mrs. Atherton and Constance stared at each other in a bewildered manner. A moment later, from the hall above, a clear, sweet voice floated down the stairs. Anywhere with Jesus, the voice sang on, joyously, triumphantly. It was Constance who spoke first. But whatever will Joe say when he arrives il tomorrow? But Joe waited until evening to say it. All afternoon he had been observing Judy, and now here she was sitting opposite him in a plain dark dress. It seemed to Joe that he had never done quite so much listening. At last he broke in, But look here, Judy, I don't understand you at all. After all, this is my first evening in a good many months and-well, you seem so different. Now that dress for instance- Judith smiled. It's one of my very brightest ideas, she explained. I don't want to sound egotistical, but you do have such a flattering way, Joe. of sitting and just looking and looking at me and answering vaguely 'yes' or Ago on,' and never hearing a word I say. Tonight, you see, I wanted you to listen to what I had to say rather than to look at me. And it has worked beautifully. You got it all. I didnlt come between you and my message. I never before realized what a difference clothes make. YVell, you're a funny girl, I must say-rather be listened to than looked at. Judy laughed happily. I guess that's right. It's rather a new discovery for me, too. But someway this truth has such a grip on me, and I'm so anxious to get into the mission field that-well, I suppose I have sort of lost interest in myself-that's all, India is where I shall go. I like to think that our ring is over there already, and now that you are practically through your medical course- fCUlIffllllf'Il on flllfjt' 882 Page Se1'entee'n

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