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

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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-

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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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SESAME 15 mary purpose of the expedition was to collect for the Field Museum of Natural History, groups of Asiatic wild animals in- cluding the ibex, oni polis, wapati and in fact every kind of animal of interest to science. This game infests the Tion Sham mountain group, and after much ditficult progress the hunting grounds were at last reached. The hunt itself was probably the most strenuous part of the entire trip. The men rose before daylight and would stalk their game for hours, over mountains, down valleys, across rolling foothills and at last the game was either bagged or lost. Then came the ,trip back to camp either loaded with the burden of the game, or maybe the greater burden of disap- pointment. The hunting party seldom reached the camp until the sun had long been set. Then for the well-earned food and sleep that only real fatigue can fully appreciate. The hunters pushed farther and farther into the big- game territory until finally after seven months of hunting, reached theirngstarting Place in India. ' 't ' They had traveled in country that was marked unexplored on the maps, and returned with their trophies and the thrill of adventure that only experience can-buy. INDIAN SUMMER PERCY MACKAYE One day of beautiful remorse, one day Of husht remembrances or seasons mild Has termagant, mad Autumn, that reviled So late with all his winds and drove away Green-kirtled Summer with her eyes of playg But now he calls her back like a startled child, Back to his knee and through the gold leaves piled Along the woods she rustles on her way. And now the baring oaks and the bare elms Drink to their trunks the unaccustomed heat, The southing blue-bird tacks upon the wing And lights to trill one last remembrancingg And stealthy August, strange with odors sweet, The world with warmth and silence overwhelms.