Stamford Union Free School - Camera Yearbook (Stamford, NY)

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Hello! Mr. Bellamy. Here, Ellen! here's your uncle Tom with the big car, Jo called. How are my girls, tired and cross ? Uncle Tom inquired, placing himself at the wheel. They soon reached the Bellamy home which was only a short distance from the station. There's aunt Grace at tl1e door Jo , I'll help Uncle Tom put the car in the garage and then we will be in immed- i.ately. Jo had been a visitor at the Bellamys before and they were always pleased when Ellen brought her home. Jo was also more than pleased to come because she liked both Mr. and Mrs. Bellamy. I think it is just too dear for Ellen to ask me to spend my vacation here. No one knows how I like to come here. VVe are glad to have you come any time you like, and we enjoy your visits immensely, for we like your jolly ways, Mrs. Bellamy told Jo as they walked into tl1e house, arm in arm. VVhen the car was put up for the night Ellen and her uncle Tom came i11to tl1e house. It was all ready very late and the girls were tired. Aunt Grace, may Jo and I have a light lunch before we retire for the night? VVe are too tired to sit up very late, Ellen asked sinking into a big morris chair. . I have ordered a lunch and it is waiting for you two hungry girls, Aunt Grace replied. They seated themselves at the table and were eating when suddenly Ellen said to Jo, Joi don 't eat any more of that whipped' cream cake. You must know by this time that whipped cream cake is your one weakness ! Very well honey, I won't eat any more of it tonight. I don 't want to keep the whole housel1old awake. After all goodnights were said the two sleepy girls made their way to bed. In the morning Ellen was the first 0119 up. She allowed t'Jo to sleep late because she had 11ot slept very well. While Ellen was putting away her dresses she made a noise which awakened Jo.

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'tW'here are you, All Then he heard moans from the ditch on the other sidle of the tree. Allen wlas trying to get up but the pain was so intense that he fell back exhausted. HI guess I've got a broken neck, Ted. Say, if the ,old boat will run, you better take me to the Doctor's, and be quick about it. I Well, you sure are all banged up, but I guess your neck isn't broken or twisted. I can't take you to the Doctortstill 'I fix these two tires-so be patient old boy, Ted told Allen, busily getting out the tools. The tires fixed, Ted started for the city with Allen un- conscious in tl1e seat. After taking Allen to his room and making him as comfortable as he could, Ted telephoned for Doctor Cathoway. Is my neck broken, .Doc? inquired Allen. Hal Ha! No such good luck, Allen. Yon'll be good for another fifteen years when your leg heals up. I guess those balloon tires were the only things that kept you both from be- ing killed. Try and keep hi1n gay, Tedl. VVith this he left, promising to return the next day. The last day of school arrived and Ellen asked Jon to spend her vacation with her in Richville. Jo accepted and the next- day they were busy preparing for the trip. The next morning the two eager girls sent their trunks by the expressman and went down to the stores to do some shop- ping. There were two trains going to Richville, one in the morn- ing and one about noon. Because the girls wanted to shop and say good bye to some of the friends they had made While at school, they decided to take the afternoon train. At noon time they looked for an inviting restaurant and went in to eat their mid-da.y1Heal. VVhen they finished, they made their Way tothe station to wait for the train which soon came. ., At six-thirty the train pulled into the Richvillestation. Both girls alighted and began searching for some of the family. I'hope Aunt'Grace has sent some onefor us, Ellen said as her eyes took in the crowd around the train. I '

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What was that? Have I been dreaming or was that you Ellen? t'Jo asked rubbing her eyes sleepily and sitting up in bed. Oh I just dropped a dlress hanger. How do you feel, Jo? You must have had terrible dreams. The way you took on last night was al scream. Did I keep you awake? I'm awfully sorry. Guess I did eat too much cake. I'm all right now, she exclaimed jump- ing out of bed. That morning a letter arrived for Ellen inviting her and Jo to a Week-end party at Carol Manchester's home i11 Rich- mond. Both girls were eager to go and by noon they were ready for the trip to Richmond and the jolly party awaiting them. Ellen, before they started for the train, mentioned to l1er aunt Grace the meeting of Doctor Cathaway on the road. You don't suppose he's my brother do you, aunt Grace? Ellen inquired. I don't know dear. You will have to hurry for the train now. I hope you find that he is your brother. The train brought the girls to Carol's home town rather tired and hungry. They were hurried home and refreshed themselves to en- joy the first evening of the party. On Friday night there was to be a grand dance. All the guests looked forward to this night with eager expectation. May I have this dance, Miss Patterson? asked a very fine looking young man who had been introduced to Ellen as Mr. Patterson. They sailed across the shiny Hoor in perfect time with the music. Let's go out by the fountain, it's so warm dancing and I'm a little tired, Ellen pleaded. t'Doesn't it seem queer that your name is so much like mine. Ellen began when they had seated themselves o11 a bench near the fountain. 't Yes, it is strange but things often happen like this which are only coincidents you know, Allen returned absently. Do you know Doctor t'athaway? Ellen quiried again.