Saginaw High School - Aurora Yearbook (Saginaw, MI)

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Non probably know, Miss hairleigh, he ventured to Hetty, that I am about to be taken into eta Upsiloti. I shall, without doubt, conduct myself in a dreadful manner, but if you hear of any rash action on my part, remember that I am obliged to do it, for it will be part of my initiation. ‘J hope there will be no need of my remembering, Mr. Greville, Betty replied, “because I assure you. Jack will expect nothing unreasonable of you.” The conversation drifted on to college social life. Betty was firm in her conviction that school and love affairs could not both be successfully managed at the same time. Of course Jack did not agree with her. Hold on a minute. Betty, lie interrupted “Mr. Greville, I think lias opinions on this subject. Let s have them, Greville, He elevated his brows niean- ingly. “Come Greville. let’s have them, Miss hairleigh needs convincing.” Henry Greville colored, tried to speak, but failed to say anything intelligible. We will excuse Mr. Greville if the subject be personal,” Betty said noticing his confusion. Jack looked sternly at his victim. Miss hairleigh. the big fellow began, “I have some- thing to say to you which, I fear I shall not have any other opportunity to sav. He stopped for breath. Betty was too confused to speak; Margy was amused and Jack was laughing to himself, evidently enjoying the joke hugely. “Miss hairleigh,” Greville gasped. “Miss hairleigh, I honor you above all other women. I will do anything to make you happy.” Jack shot a meaning glance from his eyes. Down Greville fell on his knees. Miss hairleigh—Betty, I love you, I offer you my hand, my heart, and my wealth. Will you accept my offer?” 25

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 I he night of the Hop we can keep them busy and so out of mischief. Hut this did not quiet Margy’s suspicions. Bettina hairlcigh besides being the best student in school, was very popular among the students and her outside friends, among whom Jack Grant had long been her favorite and ready companion. She knew that their friends expected them to become engaged sometime, but never thought any more seriously of it. So she looked forward with joy mingled with a touch of suspicion, to the day when she would see him again. I he evening appointed for the party finally arrived. Hetty lingered a little longer than usual, over the finishing touches to her appearance. Coupled with a desire to see her old friend, was a little womanly curiousity about his chum. Both she and .Margy expected to meet a dapper young fellow, such as Jack would be apt to select as a companion. They dis- trusted the description in the letter. Hut when they entered the spacious parlor of their boarding hall. Jack did present a stalwart, conscious young man. of large stature, who ap- peared not at all smitten by the girls charms. His great height and large proportions, served to emphasize the ease and elegance of the too confident Jack. As soon as the formal introductions were over, they hurried off to the gymnasium, the scene of the party. Here they encountered a lively scene. The ceilings and walls were hung with gayly colored hunting, and not a few of the girls had robbed their rooms for floor decorations. 1 he girls introduced their friends and the President of their class, to the boys, and then the four seated themselves in a cosy nook, arranged for that purpose. They spoke much of their societies, and Margy expressed her scorn for the men's fraternities. I hey make such idiots of themselves, over initiations.” she remarked. Jack talked on. in his easy way: Betty replied charmingly; Margy was always witty, but Mr. Greville had remained stubbornly silent until now. 24

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“Well done, Greville. you did that rather too well to suit me, old fellow, you may get up,” Jack cried. Greville saw that Betty’s face was white with rage. Me scrambled up, bowed to his hostess, and made for the door. Betty rose and gave Jack a look which said plainer than words, 1 shall never forgive you for this.” Crossing the room, she laid a detaining hand on Greville’s arm. Don’t you think it would be more gallant to wait for an answer?” she asked in an undertone. “Come back into the room with me and we will turn this joke. Betty was laughing when they came back. “You see,” she explained, “1 wanted, at least, to give my answer in private, but since you all know the question you may have the answer too, I have accepted Mr. Greville.” Just then the orchestra struck up the latest waltz of the season, Betty glided off in Henry’s arms. The dance over, she sat out two more with him and then went to get ice with him. In response to Jack’s humble entreaty for just one two-step, she laughingly held up a filled program. Jack’s evening was spoiled. He went out into the night air, to try to comfort his feelings with a cigar, but did not succeed. “That girl is the most clever thing on earth, he said, “and if the fellow were any one but that good natured Hank, I'd challenge him to a duel.” This is what comes of a fellow's making a fool of him- self,” he mumbled to himself, as he saw Betty tripping away through the trees leaning on Greville’s arm. Alice M. Shea. 26