Lake Forest College - Forester Yearbook (Lake Forest, IL)

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BOOK THREE At the same time, in a different corner of the world, a man named Joseph was leading his pregnant wife, Mary, around town trying to find her a place to have her baby. As they arrived at an inn, the mean innkeeper, a guy named Carlus, sent them away because they had not paid their bill. Lost and with no place to go, a mild-mannered woman named Theresa found them housing in a nearby man- ger. There, amid the straw and the animals, Mary gave birth to a boy. A little drummer boy came into the man- ger, and angels sang. The Star of Bethlehem shone upon the child's face, and on the eight day of his life, they named the child Ron Miller. This tale is important for the following reason: Ron grew up to become a great and highly-respected philos- opher with a great following. His teachings became so controversial that the Roman Emporer had him cruci- fied. Many years later, he was resurrected and came to teach at the college in the forest by the lake. Angels singing

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Eugene became nervous. He paced anxiously about the small room. Eugene , added the Almighty, I know you are unsure. I want you to take your dog, Cora, your only dog, and make her as a sacrifice to me . The young lad found the dog and erected an alter onto which she was tied. He lifted his hand which clenched the knife and prepared to perform the rite. The dog looked up at him with sad, curious eyes. Eugene took a deep breath and was suddenly interrupted by God. Eugene, you have shown me your allegiance. Do not sacrifice your only dog. Instead take this goat l give you now and then make off to the forest by the lake . The young boy wiped the tears from his cheek and untied the dog. Together, they set off on their wandering, which was to last for one thousand eight hundred and fifty-seven years. Cora waiting to wander

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