Towson University - Tower Echoes Yearbook (Towson, MD)

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16 THE TOWER LIGHT Morris was most anxious to' bind with his handkerchief, saying that he would come and get this article from her later on. It is very safe to venture to say that he did so, and that their acquaintance ripened, and that they eventually lived happily ever afterf' , As for the Treadmill Car, it was abandoned' where it lay, and the passengers, by devious routes, eventually made their way to Elli- cott Mills. A new device, the sail car, was used for a time, but yielded place to the Tom Thumb engine in which the young Mr. Morris was so interested. So that is how a cow revolutionized the history of the Baltimore and Ohio- Railroad. KATE CHEW. Q56 A Lesson I The lesson starts--the murmur slowly dies. I The student's firm, she looks so very wise. She boldly hurls her bomb of knowledge in the air, and then she I waits! Silence! what? no response? Oh, 'Fates Do not desert her now! II And then a stir--a muffled sound. A hand is raised! An answer found! Yes, Robert. I'm glad' to see one thing. Quoth Robert shyly, May I get a drink ? I III She sighs,-this youngster in the field, And wonders what her next attempt will yield. She presses on. I see the climax come-and go Unnoticed !-except for one bright-eyed lad. IV He turns and smiles at me as if he's glad He's here to see the point and get the news. I nod my head and smile to show Ifd choose Him of the lot, because he saw the climax 'long with me! The sad, long-suffering, poor P. T. Glossary: P. T. means practice teacher.

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THE TOWER LIGHT 15 From the top they could hear the excited' cries of the driver, and a bellow that sounded like the distressed cry of a cow. john Morris looked out of the window, and what he saw tickled his sense of humor immensely. From each side of the railroad track rose a steep bank, and Bessie, Farmer jim Brown's cow, tripped daintily in front of the car, trip- ping over cross ties, and uttering excited bellows. Every now and then she turned her head and rolled a beseechin-g glance to the horse, on top of the car. But that animal, likewise excited by this unusual happening, stepped faster than ever, thus causing the car to go fast, and to jerk whenever she stepped on the wrong things. The driver of the horse was calling out epithets, far from endearing, to both animals. John Morris uttered a hearty laugh, and turned and explained the sad predicament of the cow to the passengers. But they were more alarmed than amused. If we run into the cow, said the spinster, shuddering, we are sure to fly through the window in all directions. And it might kill the cow, added Mary Robbins. The Sister began to move her beads rapidly through her lingers, and the Methodist minister wet his lips. The professor glanced warily about through his glasses. There's nothing we can do, yet, said John Morris. As soon as we get out from these banks I've no doubt our bovine friend will get out of the way. , But such was not the case. For when the banks began to descend, and the tracks ran down a short slope, Bessie seemed to have lost all reasoning powers. As for the Treadmill Car, it gathered momen- tum and began to run faster. The horse on top became excited, and just as Bessie gave a leap and jumped from the tracks, the Tread- rnill Car gave a similar leap and jumped the other side. The driver had lost control in guiding. The car settled' placidly into a ditch by the side of the road. The ladies and men climbed through the windows with shrieks, screams, and ejaculations. Bessie, after surveying the cataclysm she had caused, lifted up her head and bellowed loudly, calling Heaven to witness that she was not the cause of this stupid accident. When the unfortunate passengers had climbed out, and taken stock, no bones were found broken. The poor horse, however, had broken a leg, and the ladies covered their ears as the driver of the car mercifully put the beast out of his misery. Mary Robbins, however, had a slight cut on her wrist, which john

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Jason and Medea Translation from Ovid Cuts now the prow of the Argo, Ship of the powerful Minyae, Dauntless companions of Jason, Swift sailing over the waters- Well on its voyage and headed Straight for the wild shores of Colchis, Adventures already experienced, Strange sights already beheld: A Phineas, ruler and prophet, Spending his days in drear darkness, Beset by the liendish, winged harpies, Helpless to strike or resist them. Then saved by the youths of the North Wind Who routed the odious creatures. Now sails the ship in the Phasis, Muddy and swift-running river. End of its treacherous voyage, Beginning of perils anew. Went straight to Aeetias of Colchis Demanding the Phrixean treasure, Jason, the brave, and his comrades. Conditions of hard' labor horrible Aeetias imposed on the Minyae. And though his feelings were hostile, Medea, his daughter's, not so. jason had captured affection, And reason could not capture that. Long did she wrestle and struggle. Long did she fight against love. In vain, Medea, you labor. The gods themselves are o-pposed. For why do my father's orders Harsh and unfair seem to me? Why do I fear for this stranger, Until now unknown to me? - Do you think your own country unable