Oakhurst Collegiate School - Acorn Yearbook (Cincinnati, OH)

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waited for a train to pass under them through the tunnel. Far in the distance, they heard a shrill whistle and, as quick as a hash, they all sprang up, and Tommy got ready to jump. Soon the train came into sight and, in no time at all, the mighty engine started through the tunnel. So long, and Tommy, shutting his eyes, jumped down. After the smoke had cleared, the boys looked for him, but he was no where to be seen. III say we go home as fast as possible, said Jack, and started on a run down the street. He acted per- fectly naturally all evening, until the telephone rang. ttGee! was all he said, but they noticed him turning paler and paler. Jack, said his father, Mrs. Macklin wants to know if you have seen Tom? No, Dadiaiae Well, what is it? Oh, nothinl. Come on, speak up. I can see something is behind this. She says she has called several people, but no one can give her any satisfaction. Wellia. I honestly didnlt see him. Jack heard his father repeat what he had said, and thought 23 the agony over, but his fatherls next words nearly finished him. HDid you say umbrella, Mrs. Macklin? Oh, Dad? called Jack, HIlll tell her where Tom is, and he went to the iphone and started to tell how Tom jumped from the tap of the tunnel onto the train, when he heard a thump at the other end of the line and the receiver was hung up. That night, Mr. Macklin, the police and many of the boys, fathers searched and searched for Tommy, but in vain. For two days and two nights, the whole neighborhood looked for him. Then, on the third evening, about eight olclock, the door-bell rang and, as the maid opened the door, there stood Tommy, his clothes torn, with the umbrella in one hand and holding his stomach with the other. lth, Maimy, Ilm hungryfl was all he said. llWhere under the sun have you been? Gimme somethinl to eat first. As he was eating, with the family all about him, he said: Never again, after this I prefer to ride in the car instead of on top. You see, I was scared to death of Mama, so I stayed in the barn as long as I could. M. TIETIG.

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TOMMY OMMY MACKLIN had the itjumping fever? Of all the boys on the street, he was really the worst. They had been to a circus, and, on seeing the trapeze performers jump from one swing to another with parachutes attached to them, they decided right there and then to try it as soon as possible, not realizing that wires, too, were attached to the performers. 0h, fellers, look here, Aunt Kate just went into our house and left her umbrella on the porchf' Tommyls voice sounded up and down the street, and soon about twelve boys had gathered around him and the umbrella. ilSayKi said little Jack Spooner, ttmaybe we can try that circus stunt now. HGood boy, Jackfi exclaimed another, HI never thought of that. tiGood lands! yelled Tommy, What dlyou sup- pose I got all you fellers here for? Just to look at me and this black affair? Immediately, about six, with muddy feet, tramped up the white steps of the Macklin home and strutted around on the porch, each trying to get on the rail first. Tommy was first, though, and, opening the umbrella, stood ready to leap. iiHey, hold on, Tom, called someone from the crowd below, ttyou haventt a thing to jump on. Your feet will sting like the mischief if you land on the cement. 22 Why! do you think I am goint to land hard like that? What do you suppose live got this umbrella for? Balancing himself on one foot, Tommy yelled, Look out, and jumped. He came down rather hard and landed in a heap. Oh, gee! he said, after getting his breath, Hthis place isn,t half high enough. By the time air gathers under the umbrella, you,re on the sidewalk. HYes sir, said Jack, that's itiwe need a higher place to jump from. Letis see, where can we go'. , They all looked at each other hlankly for a few minutes, trying to think of some higher place. Whee, I have itefollow! and Tommy started at a wild pace, waving the black object in the air. The boys followed for about two blocks and were greatly surprised when he stopped at the edge of the tunnel which ran under that part of the town to the city. ttHow 'bout it, fellersTt asked Tommy. ttNot for mine, said one, but the majority said, ttFine! Great! and it was resolved to try it. llHey, wait, called one just as Tommy was starting to jump. llIf you wait until a train comes, you'll get a peach of a ride besides. HGood boy, Percy, exclaimed Tom, ttI never thought of that. And so the twelve sat down and

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WANTED Y Sophomore Class 7A Maxim Silencer. By Margaret A. A completed outline. By Virginia B. A laugh. By Mildred 0.7More wieners. By Martha D.vA fact. By Sallie G.-A shorter petticoat. By Sara M. Five minutes plus. By Louise N.-An olive grove. By Frances C. A lower key. By Dorothy D.7A mouse trap. By Marjorie T.7An understanding. By Miss Crane A fresh air farm. By Miss Benedict A class to teach. By Miss Metz A night-shift. POPULAR CONTEST EST Dancer Mary Louise Ewan. One Who Eats LeastiLouise Parish. Best Giggler Marjorie Tietig. Liveliest Dor0thy Hunter. Most Dignifiedelizabeth Hinkle. Most Easily Embarrassed Elvira Miller. Best Singer Sallie Grant. VainestvMary Louise Ewan. Prettiest Mildred Carpenter. Neatest Louise Newburgh. Wittiest Alice Baur. Most Romantic Mildred Carpenter. Worst Speller Katherine Trevor. Most Practicalisallie Grant. Most Athletic Char10tte Vail. Loudest Yeller-Charlotte Vail. Best Blulfer Virginia Kemper. 24