Louise S McGehee School - Spectator Yearbook (New Orleans, LA)

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Forty-four y THE SPECTATOR snake. After they have seen their fill, they, to my utter horror, proceed to beat on the car. When they have discovered that it will not fall down, they walk slowly down the street, and I am left alone. Time marches on, and I begin to feel like doing something, so I try to find a book to read. But all I can discover is the Tourist's Map of New Orleans. which I have already read six times. Upon looking around, I see a fly trying to get out of the car. I watch it a minute, then obligingly lower a window and let it out. The sun is sinking, and the street lights are turned on. I am begin- ning to be very hungry, and the fragrant odor of cooking doesn't make me feel any better. The sky is rather dark, and I can now occupy myself by counting the cars that pass by. I still haven't lost my appetite. Then I turn and see Daddy coming out of the house. He walks slowly to the car, puts his bag in the back seat, and says: lane, I was thinking about you when Mrs. Harris gave me that piece of cake, but I couldn't very well bring you any. lane Alsobrook '44 A Brief Resume of My Easter Holiday I have at last discovered a cure for the introvert-a cure which may or may not be permanent Caccording to the casei-but which never fails to work for at least a brief period. This cure of which I speak is remark- ably simplep one may effect it in any number of different ways-watching a baseball game, riding a horse, swimming, playing tennis, in fact in doing anything which entails exposure to the sun. There is something about a face red and raw from over-exposure to the sun's rays which attracts one's fellow man. lPerhaps it is merely the fact that it is so conspicuous-I do not know, and I shall not endeavor to explore the mystery. It is enough simply to say it is so.7 Even the most shy and retiring soul must eventually succumb to the demands of every- one who beholds him-and try to explain Cas if it weren't evident what has happenedl. One is not safe anywhere from prying eyes and the inevitable questions-the street car conductor, the girl at Holmes, the milk-man, all are eager to know the details, however, ghastly. Although I heartily recommend this cure for the introvert, I still be- lieve the old methods more satisfactory if one is, for example, looking for a husband. It is true fish are attracted by bright colored objects, but they are hooked only by swallowing them. Likewise, a well-cooked meal has greater powers over a man than a well-cooked face.

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THE SPEcTA'roR Forty-three stove and boiled for supper. This statement at the dinner table shocked the family tremendously but amused lohn. To me, the importance of this statement is that Iohn remembers it. He repeats it constantly and each time with added glee. Additional hatred toward the enemy is shown by the fact that Iohn and his friends use the name of the enemy as terms of insult among one another. There is one little girl in the group who is older and sometimes domineering. The children call her Hitler. But the greatest insult that they can give is to call someone a lap. Beside calling each other lap or Hitler, Iohn and his friends carry the game of war even further. Their favorite past-time is bombing Tokyo. One aviator sits on top of the slide emitting noises and producing gyra- tions that are supposed to represent a diving plane. The other children pretend they are the enemy. They stand on the ground armed with bean poles and operate anti-aircraft guns. However, Iohn is also vitally concerned with civilian defense. After Pearl Harbor, his grandmother said that she wanted to do what she could for defense. Iohn looked rather surprised and said, Why, Grand- ma, you couldn't build a fence. His mistaken impression changed as the war progressed. Now he thinks that defense means that everything must be saved. Iohn saves paper, tooth paste tubes, his old rubber boots, his old metal toys. In fact, hardly allows the rest of us to throw anything away. Although Iohn appears to be not at all worried over this war, he is very concerned with one phase of it. Can Santa Claus get around next year what with bombings and anti-aircraft guns? Or will Santa Claus be drafted? Even if he can come, what can he bring? Iohn knows that most toys are made of steel and tin which he says are needed by soldiers in the Army. He has decided merely to wait until next December 25th for the answer. Thus from childhood impressions, it is difficult to tell how this genera- tion will grow into a world at war. If anything, they will be more hardened to it than their parents were. Marilyn Wellemeyer '42. Description Being a doctor's daughter might have its many advantages, but waiting in the car when he is visiting a patient is a definite curse. The time is usually late afternoon, when the sun seems to go out of its way to be hot and fiery. As soon as the doctor steps into the house, a flock of children troop out, and stand, with mouths open, staring at me, as if I were a poisonous

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THE SPECTATOR F0rtY-five Mocking Quotations Aragon-The absent are like children, helpless to defend themselves. Berea-The most unhappy of all men is he who believes himself so. Blish-She neglects her heart who studies her face. Burns-There never was a fair woman but yet she made mouths at her- self in a glass. Caffery-It is said that God is always on the side of the heaviest battalion. Clabaugh-Such labored phrases in so strange a style, Amaze the unlearned and make the learned smile. Clark, Amelie-Thoughtful, disciplined, intended inaction. Clark, Anne-Brevity is the soul of wit. Demarest-Down on your knees, and thank Heaven for a good man's love. Durland-Strong feelings do not necessarily make a strong character. Eaves-Mind your speech a little, lest it may mar your fortunes. Farrar-How poor are they that have not patience. Faust-Spare your breath to cool your porridge. Gibbens-Hell is full of good intentions. Greenwald-Come forth into the light of things. Gould-The sex is ever to the soldier kind. Hamilton-East, drink, and be merry! Havard-A mighty hunter, and her prey was man. Hecht-But all in good time. Iackson-At every word a reputation dies. Keyes-My book and heart must never part. McDonough-The kitchen is my shrine. McGivney-Rest, rest perturbed spirit! Moran-Some persons do first, think afterward, and then repent forever. Nunez-It is a great evil as well as a misfortune to be unable to utter a prompt and decided No . O'Hara-She had a head to contrive and a hand to execute any mischief. Pugh-Rest is the sweet sauce of labor. Smith, E.-l'm a bad dog, a mad dog, teasing silly sheep, I love to sit any bay the moon, and keep fat souls from sleep. Smith, K.-A bitter and perplexed, What shall I do? is worse to man than worst necessity. Thomas-Why should the devil have all the good tunes? Verlander-Coquetry whets the appetite. Wellemeyer-Youth is always too serious. Wiener-Her innocence, a child. ' Witherspoon-What right have we to pry into the secrets of others? Wogan-He is as mad as a March hare.