Seven Hills High School - Yearbook (Cincinnati, OH)

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9 IMI I L, IZ 53 7' C7 TV Z2 their composer had finished with them. He said they called it 'Characters Rendezvous. Then Clym proposed that I come with him and meet some of the other famous inhabitants. GC After a short walk we passed an old castle surrounded by a purple haze. I heard a cry from somewhere within. It was evidently a childs voice and I asked Clym who lived there. I-Ie told me it was the home of Romeo and Juliet, who now had five children. I said I was glad and asked if they had recovered completely from their troubles and wounds. Clym chuckled and said that they had and that when a character somes to Characters Rendezvous he is completely whole even if he lost his head or something similiar in a book. It was then that I had to ask my question, one that had been bothering me for a long time. llTell me, Clymf' I said timidly, what about you and Eustacia Vye? Clymis eyes met mine and at first I was afraid the situation was still as it had been in The Return of the Native. At the present she is somewhere over in Paris trying to get a reservation home. I looked down and there lay a heath that I was sure was Egdon Heath. I turned to look at the castle we had passed but it was no where to be seen. How is your Mother? was the only other thing I could ask. L'She's fine, she is at Wildeve's with Thomasin taking care of all our children. She and Eustacia love each other now. 'lGood, I replied. ff Next, I saw a small, homey cottage. Outside was a man, evidently tending his Victory garden. He looked hot and occasionally he would throw a nervous look toward the cottage. Then a proud face peered out the window and snapped something to the man. Yes, my dearest partner in greatnessf he answered. Noi I exclaimed. I'm sure I repeated the same thing several times until Clym finally said, That is Mr. and Mrs. Macbethf' But what became of their castle? Their friends thought it best to hold them down a bit. Even Macbeth casually remarked at our last poker game that she would probably stab him when he arrived home. Lord and Lady Macduff still watch over them. This amused me but my picture of Shakespeare's immortal Macbeth was still quite different. CIfAs we continued our journey, I saw two boys dashing from cave to cave. Behind them straggled a few others who muttered something about robbers and pirates. It didn't take me long to realize that they must be Tom Sawyer and his gang, including Huck Finn. I watched them play and nearby I could see the great Mississippi carrying trade to many river ports. I heard a horn blow and I saw a river boat from New Qrleans. There was something proud and dignihed about it. I looked toward Tom and Huck and saw them loading their raft for a trip down the river, riding the big boat's waves. Still fascinated by the music and laughter coming from the craft, I noticed a small lady with black hair waving to a man not far from her. I told Clym that I would like to see the woman, so we walked toward the boat. It was Scarlett O'l-Iara. All my muscles began to twitch with excitement. I could not believe my eyes. At the moment she was talking to two men and a pale young woman. I gathered that they were Rhett Butler and Ashley and Melanie Wilkes. I was right, Clym informed me, and he said Scarlett and Rhett were very happy together now. I asked about Ashley and Melanie and his reply was the same. It was comforting to know that Scarlett had won Rhett again but as I watched I noticed a few of her glances were given to Ashley and he accepted them with shyness. page 55

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QF Bd' I Z, li fi 7' CD DY 1? their caps? And then the bugle calls, the parade to the post begins, led by a stylish outfrider with a smart bay pony and a flying flagg then come the lanky, homely horses, the pacers with their awkward hobbles, and the drivers with their racing silks, odd hats, and sun glasses. The horses blow and prance and champ with the bit, throwing foam on their sweatflaclen coats while the starter introduces each in a monotone. They turn at the grandstand and jog back, pushing the shortflegged, hardfcantoring pony. At the bend they turn and score three times before they stop for final instructions, then down they come past the stands as the crowd shrieks Goff A horse breaks as he pushed over the wire, and the starter blows his shrill whistle and shouts Take 'em back, take 'em back . As the men seefsaw the horses and turn them back past the stands, swearing and grumbling, the starter tell them to uhold 'emg hold lem, I won't start you 'till youlre together . They jockey for position at the post, the horses are hot now. Again they come, each trying to edge past the other, get a start on the Held. But itls a good start, they're almost nose to nose. The stands yell Let 'em golng the starter watches them go over the line, yells Gofofo , and theylre off! CI As they round the bend and slip into position, the starter steps up to the mike and sounds of positions and time in a restrained monotone. When they round the bend of the Hrst half mile and come into view, the crowd screams and howls. The horses are going, saving their energy for the last halfg their tails out, the heads thrust high in the air, they go long, high, and effortlessly. Around into the far stretch the starter gives the time of the half and calls a dark horse coming out and up from the rear. Into the home stretch the horses pull wide, whips crack, men shout and swear, the horses go longer, higher, faster, heads go out into the air, they're driving now, driving hard. Silks are flying, the band is playing, the stands are screaming. And as the horse uthat came up from behind goes over the line, the starter shouts into the mike, Ladies and Gentlemen, your heat winnahlu Gill Crain 12th Grade HCNURABLE MENTICN A DREAM TO REMEMBER flf First before you read this I want you to be sure you have some knowledge of literature, for if you donlt I do not advise your reading it. CI It was one hot night when I was having trouble going to sleep. Suddenly I was walking on a ground that I had never before trod and all I could see for miles around were different groups of people performing daily rituals that all seemed peculiarly familiar. A haze surrounded each group and I wondered if this was heaven, for each was on a cloud. I soon noticed the ground was a beautiful color that I could not describe. However, before I could reflect on this, a figure approached me. He was tall and his shoulders drooped slightly. The man was nice looking and I knew I had not seen him before but his manner was quite familiar to me. flfNever in my life will I forget when he introduced himself to me. I was dazed and for awhile I could not speak but nnally I gasped, L'Clym Yoebrightf' He smiled slightly and confirmed my exclamation. But where am I? What are you doing here? Clym told me this was where characters came after page 54

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IMI I Z, ZZ I? 7' C7 DY I? C7fWe passed on back into the hills and I saw a group of raiders cautiously going through the woods. Clym said it was Rogers and his famous raiders. I asked Clym what they were after now and he said they were just out on a hunting trip. I was relieved they were 1lOt out to scalp some Indians so I asked how Anne and Langdon Towne were. Clym said they were expecting a child. He said also that Rogers was now a loved and respected man. He lives happily with Elizabeth. GC Before I went any further, I told Clym I had to see his exquisite wife. He motioned me to the left and he said if we could find her it would be quite unusual. However, we traced her to a lovely home, Clym opened the door for me, and, as I walked into the room, a light struck me square in the face and I awoke. My mind was in a whirl, and I quickly resumed my former position so as to finish the dream. However, this was impossible, and I gave up all hope of ever seeing Eustacia Vye as it was one of those mornings when I had to get up and go to school. Barbara I-Ieald I 12th Grade HIGH SCHGOL PRIZE DRAWING J if 'gig a !5gl!!!h . V.: ' '-i- N 2, 5 Ann Vail E .E nam Grade 55. an QQ page 56