Menomonee Falls High School - Periscope Yearbook (Menomonee Falls, WI)

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Getting Even With Hadley gnu' I MEAN just what I said. I refuse to ride today. Trixie stamped her ET 'M foot angrily and turned a pair of wrathful eyes toward the man before her. Now, see here, Trix. You've got to ride. What kind of show will ' A this be if all the stars get block-headed ? I'm not going to ride. That settles it. I'm tired of risking my neck for your benefit. NVe actors haven't had a salary for the last twelve weeks and the food is unfit to eat. The whole crowd is on the war path. You know it. But you're scared to face the music now, she added with a sneer. Listen to reason, can't you ? the manager exclaimed impatiently, his face purpling with rage. You'll get your wages-every cent. Goodness knows, I've written to Blaine often enough. You must have a little patience with a fellow who is down on his luck. Patience for another three months? Not much, she broke in sarcastically. The short, well-built man moved a trifle closer. Blaine promised to square up as soon as possible, and- You give me a pain, Hadley, Trix snapped. Talk about something sensible. I'm sick of those sugared promises. I absolutely refuse to perform until I'm paid. So saying she snatched her hat that lay at her feet, and turned to go. Wait a minute, Hadley called after her. If Blaine doesn't show up pretty soon, I'1l sell the whole works. Give it another chance, Trix--just one. No, thanks. Bum excuses hold no chains for me, she replied. NVhy didn't Blaine stay here and take care of his old show? Of course, he had to go to Cali- fornia for his health and take all the cash with him. Oh, well, we're having a good time risking our necks to keep things going. With a shrug of her shoulders she added, It wasn't our fault that Bert got hurt and had a big hospital billg and rainy weather spoiled the parade andlv Haven't you any sense ? Hadley cried. f'You're bound to ruin me now. You're going riding tonight, do you hear? I'll use force if necessary, understand ? He caught her by the arm and shook her roughly. Really? You don't say, spitefully. VVell, it won't do you much good to act that way. I'll get even with you for this. I'll bust up the show if necessary. I'm sick of this outfit, and I'1l make you wish you were rid of it, too, before long. Hadley shrank from the glare of her bold eyes. Then, with a saucy smile, she disappeared among the wagons and tents. In her rage she took no notice of her surroundings. Moodily she leaned against one of the wagons. A tall, handsome fellow, about twenty-five years of age, aff.- proached. His boyish smile had already won him many friends. Hello, Trix, he called cheerfully, What has gone wrong? Trix looked up suddenly. She knew she was not in the mood to speak to anyone, but Roy was always sympathetic. Everything I'm leaving, she answered shortly. Roy rumpled his tumlbled mass of curls as he always did when he was deeply puzzled. Too bad, honey, leaving. Forget it. It's not worth worrying over. I quit and I'm leaving. I had a fight with Hadley again. I'm tii'ed of wait- ' 1, ing-- So you are really in earnest? I'm through with this outfit. I hope the whole show goes to the blazes. XVhy do you stay, Roy ? VVell, I'vc been thinking of quitting this life, the young man spoke in hushed Page Fifty

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, ag, indicate that we are an exceptionally quiet class, as Miss Fehlhaber always insists that we make more noise than the other classes. The first person to talk is Buster Buczkowskig he usually has several interesting incidents to relate to the class before the recitations begin. Now, Buster, didn't you hear the tardy bell ring? You know very well that that means you are all to settle down and get ready for work, snaps Miss Fehlhaber. I hardly said a wordg you never scold anybody elseg it's only me always. I get all the blame, returns our hero. No wonder, nobody else ever gets a chance to talk when you're around, remarks Veronica. Now, let's stop fooling and get to work, again commands our instructress. We will have a little vocabulary drill first of all today. Russell, what is the meaning of the Latin word, Perrumpere ? Oh, that must mean a pair of rompersf' No, no, no, you're 'way off. It's a verb which means, to break through. After a few minutes of vocabulary drill we begin to translate a chapter of ' Caesars Commentaries. Miss Fehlhaber then asks, Roy, is the verb, Facia, in the present tense ? Sure. Don't say 'sure' to me, young mang that only shows your home training. Buster is ready with, Schupp, you talk like as if you ain't got no brought up. Soon we notice both Russell's cheeks sticking out as if he has the worst tooth- ache imaginable. Miss Fehlhaber suspects and pops the question, Russell, are you eating candy P Russell Chardly able to open his mouthj says, No, ma'am. Now, don't tell me anything like that! Get rid of that candy immediately: and remem-ber every time I catch anyone chewing gum or candy in my class, it means a zero for the day for that person. Soon the bell rings and we prepare to continue our journey to the English class. Usually Miss Fehlhaber is obliged to call our attention to leaving, in order to remind some of the interesting members of our class to St01P' acting foolish and be on their way to English. All the way to class we finish eating the candy which has been passed around at the end of the last period. It must be understood that it must be gotten rid of by the time we step inside the English room. The room is perfectly quiet within two minutes after we enter. Miss Mac Queen is seated at her desk and continually glances at the other occupants of the room to make sure that they are not doing anything they ought not to. We begin the recitation on the life and works off some very noted American writer. Our instructor calls upon our friend, Hildegard, to read and explain a certain stanza of a poem. It is such a shock to our heroine that she accidentally drops her powder and rouge compact, which ac- companies her to English class every day. , Several other people are called upon to give recitations and receive their good mark for the day. At the end of the period Miss Mac Queen realizes how bright her English IV students are and lets us know by saying, Most of the people did very good work today. Edward Bartelt, John Harmon, Edwin Last, Franz Schneider, and several other exceptionally bright students immediately sit up and take notice, feel- ing as proud as peacocks. Soon the waming bell rings and Miss Mac Queen proceeds to assign the next day's lesson. Of course, everyone gets out his assignment book UD and takes down the next day's lesson and all the necessary information. By this time the passing bell rings and we proceed to the Assembly Room. It is now 3:30 and time to indulge in outside activities until 4:00 or 4:15. I'm sure that everyone will agree with the Seniors that they have more work than any other class in the Menomonee Falls High School. Edna Zahnow, '24. Page Forty-nine

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-.ww-lypvv . - --V. tones, while stroking the girl's red hair. But you see, Trix, I was planning on taking you with me. I can't do that until I get my wages. I know, Roy, the girl answered, twisting the ring on her finger. Trix, give Hadley another chance. It's tough on a fellow who is down on his luck. H'e means to do right by us. I know he will make good. He's had bad lucky that wasn't his fault either, so-- You can all side in with him. if you like. I hope I never see this blame show again. Here, take your ring. Hereafter, I'll buy my own rings. Like a flash she was gone. Trix rushed into the women's dressing room tent. She all but collided with her fellow companions, but she turned a deaf ear to their astounded questions. In awe they viewed the Hushed girl before them. Soon the contents of Trix' worn trunk were scattered about her. Hatefully, she Hung the tiny, red, berufiled, and beribboned performing gown against the chair. A hasty toilet followed. She was arrayed in her shabby street clothes and worn hat in a short time. Gathering her few possessions, she walked to the door. Thus far she had totally ignored everyone else. What's up, one of the girls queried. I'm leaving, came the abrupt answer. Leaving? Oh, Trix, why? the women cried in unison. Why, the girls laughed bitterly, Haven't I worked long enough without a thank you? It's foolish for you to stay. Blaine must be having a good timeg he doesn't seem to be in a great hurry to get back. does he ? But, Trix, he's sure to come soon, and besides you don't know much about any- thing else than a circus and you'll find it-in Oh, you ring off. I'm no child. You'll never get any wages if you act that way. Without another word she was gone. Rather rapidly she wended her way toward the public highway. As she neared the boundaries of the circus lots, a uniformed boy accosted her. He asked for Hadley saying he had a telegram for him. With a little persuasion Trixie convinced him that she would deliver it properly. An idea had flashed into her mind. Why not steal the telegram? Possibly this was the message Hadley had expected from Blaine. For a moment she stood undecidedg then, she opened the wrist bag and stuffed the letter into it. l'll get even with Hadley yet by keeping this message. Thereupon she promptly forgot about it. The road was very dusty and Trix was indeed grateful when she reached the trolley. The distance to the city seemed remarkably short. Noon saw her strolling aimlessly about in a strange city. Rather discouraged, 'but still resolute, she purchased a newspaper. Selecting names from the Help VVanted column, she began making inquiries. Everywhere the positions seemed to be already filled. Finally at two o'clock Trix appeared in the waiting room of a large telephone Company. She was not one who had come to answer the advertisement. The oflice boy smiled wisely as he led her to the chief's office. Trix felt rather than beheld, sharp eyes examining her as she entered. The manager motioned her a chair and turned toward her. Have you ever worked at a switchboard? I mean worked in a telephone office ? was the first question. Yes, I have, Trix responded. I worked at a switchboard about five months, but that was three years ago. I understand. Hlave you any recommendations from your last employer ? UNO Y, Where did you work or didn't you work before this ? I've been traveling with circuses and shows of that nature as long as I can re- member. Three years ago one of the outfits went bankrupt, so I worked in a telephone Page Fifty-one