Santa Ana High School - Ariel Yearbook (Santa Ana, CA)

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Ebe Ulcverteo Resolution N old man sat gazing absent-mindedly o-ut of the car window as the train drew into tl1e suburbs of Milwaukee. He did not seem to notice when the train stopped at the beautiful grounds of the Milwaukee-Downer Girls' College. He had come a hundred miles from hi-s farm in Minnesota and while on the train had scarcely spoken. This was probably because of the purpose of his coming. Old Silas Farland was proud, and he was dead set against his son, John, an official of a Chicago bank, marrying a member of Chi- cago's Four Hundred. John had written home announcing his en- gagement to a young women in high society, and Silas, considering such a union a disgrace to the family name, was now on his way to the city to dissuade john from his rash and thoughless course. At the college a large party of girls boarded the train. The latter being quite well filled, the girls had to make use of the half-vacant seats. One of them seated herself beside Silas who, because of his taciturnity, had been riding alone. She asked him several questions and, finding her very entertaining, Silas' soon was engaged in an inter- ested conversation. He learned a great deal about the college from the girl, and when they left the train, he said, Good day. with consid- erable respect for the kind young lady who had lifted his spirits from the gloomy mood in which he had spent most of the journey. He stepped off the train in Milwaukee at twelve-thirty, and, wish- ing to catch the two o'clock boat for Chicago, ate a hurried lunch. Then rising from the table too abruptly he struck the waiter's arm, splashing a tray of soup over his own coat. The waiter apologized, and when Silas explained that he had an extra coat with him, offered him a room to change in. This Sil-as accepted and soon was unbuckling his suitcase. When he lifted the lid, he stepped back in surprise. Gee Wl1itaker! ejaculated Silas, as he beheld a complete miss's costume, a sewing outfit, a white sweater andua Milwaukee-Downer pennant. Gosh, he said disgustedly, I've got that college girl's suitcase. As he snapped it shut, he exclaimed admiringly, My, but she's neat. If John would only marry some one like her. Page Twenty- tive

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I 1,1 Aki!! .y ,1 f XY- K. ..,. ARIEI-Q. Lester started to speak but stopped,-he didn't know what to sayg it was so lifelike and beautiful, but most of all the sentiment aroused his emotions and beneath it he saw into Leigh's life, his secret. if :sc bk wk is wi: On the eighteenth day of the exhibition, Leiglfs strain had begun to tell on him so that he decided not to tax his physical and mental strength by going. He told Lester to go and when it was over to come and tell him all. The places were announced in the evening about eight o'clock, but Lester was not able to get away till nearly ten. He arrived at Leigh's studio and walked in, but as Leigh was not there he crossed the room and sat down by the window. In a few moments Leigh entered, and, although the room was not very light, Lester saw he looked years younger 3' he also saw the sparkle in his eyes. Leigh did not see Lester and he began to hum as he drew off his gloves. Wl1y, Leigh lu exclaimed Lester, standing up quickly, Have you heard F Oh, I didn't notice you,', Leigh replied. Heard what? About your picture, of course. Wllere have you been P asked Lester. Oh, yes, I forgot. Tell me, did I reach the top? Leigh asked, drawing a chair near Lester. No, Lester answered and sank into his chair again. So the 'Unforgotten Memory' didn't win at the exhibition? Leigh said calmly, showing no dis-appointment in his voice. Wl1y man li' exclaimed Lester, leaning forward, I thought you cared so much. 'Y Listen, Lester, Leigh answered, softly moving nearer. It didn't bring me to the top of Mt. Fame, but it did bring me to the top of Mt. Happiness. He then handed Lester a crushed note. Lester opened it and read:- Dear Leigh, I have not forgotten, either. Irma. NIILDRED SH.xr.LuNiilsRt:14:n,, '13. Page Twenty-four

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ARIEL 7 R55-id rfb' Q X-,525 Cleaning his coatvas best he could, Silas started with the suitcase for the docks. He arrived in due time, purchased a ticket, and boarded the steamer. The trip to Chic-ago occupied four hours which Silas passed in studying the strange and interesting things about him. The ship was entering the inner harbor when his glance fell upon a young lady whom he instantly recognized as the college girl of the mornings acquaintance. Silas immediately arose and made his way to her, and was recognized at once. The old gentleman apologized for the ex- change whi-ch he had made. This she graciously 'accepted and laughed the mistake into insigniticance. When Silas produced the suitcase, she promptly identified it by the initials HC. W. P. upon the end. Then Silas told her how he had spilled the soup over his coat and thus discovered the exchange, and both enjoyed a hearty laugh tver it. Silas was anxious to learn the young lady's name, but she kept up a lively conversation concerning various boats and objects in the harbor until the steamship was tied to the wharf. Then Silas stooped and picked up her suitcase saying, as he did so, f'By the way, you haven't told me your name. He turned toward her and the sight that met his eyes caused him to drop the suitcase in astonishment. ' john, he said weakly, and, indeed, it was John, shaking the little college girlls hand and whispered something in her ear. She turned to answer Silas. Oh, you must know my name. Uut this young man probably H can introduce me better. Most certainly, said john and he stepped forward. Father, allow me to introduce Catherine Waldo Powers, my bride-to-be ! And with these words he put his 'arm about her and kissed her. God bless you, sincerely came from Silas. O, I knew you all the time, chuckled the girl, as she clasped his hand. You 'must have forgotten that you had your name written on the top of your suitcase. I thought you were coming to see Johnny. I knew papa was outiof town and that Johnny would meet me, so I just waited. She laughed gleefully. At the first opportunity John overwhelmed his father with questions. Page Twenty-six