Washington High School - Little Prexie Yearbook (Washington, PA)

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SESAME 13 Never mind, dear, said Bob, I'll come for you about 8 :30 and then I'll tell you all about it. The boys proceeded to carry Bob to the dressing room. There in the presence of the whole team Bob told his story. When he had finished all were silent. Finally Coach Williams left for the police station. When Bob was dressed and about ready to leave, the door opened and in walked Alec. He was surrounded by the players instantly. They patted him on the back and offered their con- gratulations. Bob, most of all, could not express his thanks in words. So the captain of the team including all the members of the team elected Alec to their fraternity which was the high- est in college. In this fraternity Alec had the distinction of being the only freshman ever elected to it. After this was over Bob and Alec went down street. Bob first returned the money to the president which he had bor- rowed for the two men had not even asked for it. Then Bob and Alec started for their frat house. On the way they passed a jewelry shop. Bob stopped and looked in the window. He told Alec to wait outside for him for a few minutes. Bob went into the shop and in a few minutes returned. They resumed the way to the frat house and when they had neared the house Alec suddenly said: Well, it won't be long now. What do you mean ? asked Bob. You'll see, answered Alec laughing. When they arrived at the house Bob ate his dinner and then went to his room. He dressed for the dance and when he was ready to leave he said to Alec: Going to the dance ? U Yes, replied Alec, if you lend me the dough. Ha, Ha, laughed Bob. Well, old scout, here's 820. Take it and have a good time. O. K, said Alec. See you later. Bob went out and proceeded to J ane's sorority house. Jane was all ready and waiting. They sat down on the steps and Bob told Jane of that afternoon. When he reached that part where he had called up for Jane she exclaimed: Why that must of been when I was down town. My roommate asked me to go to the postoffice for her. Well, sweetheart, what difference does it make now? Everything turned out for the best, said Bob. Bob finished his story and then they set out for the dance. When they ar-

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12 SESAME far corner of the room who were so intent on a game of checkers that they had not heard the door open nor seen Alec standing in the doorway. Bob started to squirm in his chair when he saw Alec, but Alec motioned him to be quiet. Alec stepped outside the door and broke the two branches which he had brought along. The sound was like that of a gun being fired. When he did this he exclaimed: Hands up. Throw your guns out here in the hall. The house is surrounded so there's no use to resist. The men jumped up startled, but did as they were told. When they threw their guns in the hall Alec picked them up immediately and stepped into the room. He ordered the men to untie Bob. They seemed reluctant to do this, but did as they were told. When Bob was free he rushed out to the car and Alec ordered the two men to follow. Bob and Alec got in the front seat and the two men got into the rumble seat, although Alec kept them covered from where he was sitting. Bob started the car and stepped on the gas. When they arrived in town they stopped first at the Police Station which was but a few blocks away from the stadium. Alec took the two men in and told the story, Bob rushed on to the game. When he ar- rived there he parked his car and ran into the dressing room. Hurriedly changing clothes, he rushed out onto the field. When the boys on the bench saw him coming they set up a great cheering. The score was 6-0 in favor of Colgate and only four minutes. left in which to play. The coach asked no questions, but patted Bob on the back and sent him into the game. When Bob's team mates saw him coming their faces brightened up. They got together and planned their next move. It was Fordham's ball on Colgate's 35-yard line. A forward pass was tried and Bob caught the ball. He raced down the field, but was tackled five yards from the goal line. They tried again. Bob broke through the line and rushed over the goal line. The crowds went wild, but the great moment was yet to come. Fordham prepared to kick. There was com- plete silence in the crowd. The moment came and the ball went over. The game was over with the score 7-6 in favor of Fordham. - Bob's team mates rushed to him and hoisted him up on their shoulders. They carried him over to Fordham's cheer- ing section and there in the front row sat Jane. When she saw Bob she exclaimed with tears in her eyes: Oh, Bob, I was so frightened!

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14 SESAME rived there it was quite crowded. When the fellows saw Bob coming they cheered as loud as they could. Bob claimed all of Jane's dances and Jane claimed all of Bob's. The evening was half gone. The next dance was a waltz to the tune of Let Me Call You Sweetheart. Bob said to Jane: Let's sit out this one, dear. All right, said Jane as she led the way to the garden. They sat down on a bench beside the fountain. That is, Jane sat down. Bob got down on his knees. He put his hand in his pocket and drew out a small box. He opened it and took out a ring. He took Jane's left hand, and just as he' was ready to slip the ring on her third finger, a voice from behind the bushes said: It won't be long now. BOOK REVIEW CHARLES PHILLIPS EAST of the Sun and West of the Moon is a story of thrilling adventure told by Theodore and Kermit Roosevelt. These two men are the sons of the immortal Theodore Roosevelt, Sr., also a famous big game hunter. The two young Roosevelts had been contemplating an ex- pedition for a long time and when their plans were finally formulated after months of preparation, they set out for Cen- tral Asia. After receiving permits from the various govern- ments they made final preparations for the expedition. The expedition went first to Europe, then to India. From Lahore they scaled the Himalaya mountains into Turkestan. Here started some of their hair-raising experiences. They en- countered every difficulty from climbing mountains, crossing glaciers and fording icy streams and facing biting cold to the other extreme of crossing deserts in sweltering heat. The natives along the way received them with courtesy mingled with degree of curiosity. They had acquired in Paris a quan- tity of gaudy buttons and trinkets to give as presents to the natives. Needless to say, they were highly pleased with the unusual luxury. The party's native guides proved ideal men for the expedition. They were sturdy and courageous and willing workers in every endeavor of the expedition. The pri-