West Paris High School - Nautilus Yearbook (West Paris, ME)

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iN THE LAND CTF WXEXIIIQQANKARGSA One sunny day in December, as I was snoozing peacefully, I was suddenly awakened by the shrill ringing of our doorbell. Upon opening the door, I was very much surprised to see no one there. I turned and started to retrace my steps when a square green piece of paper, which was attached to the screen, naught my eye. Taking the paper into the house, I examined the contents and what I saw first stertled me and then caused me to burst into laugh- ter. It was just like the fairy stories: HA mysterious treasure mapa popping into my lap. Only it vesn't exactly a treasure map, as it said! HIf you desire to visit a queer little town, one that you could tell about later and not have one person believe you, prepare yourself for sub-zero weather and tefe tomorrow morning's train to Yingston. There you will find a sleigh awaiting your arrival to take you to the unhnovn land of Kanbanharoee. You may have one companion with you: however, the transportation fee is one dollar a person. Murders are two dollars extra so I essure you, that for only one dollar, you will be suite safe.H I arrived at Iingston on the morning train and there was my sleigh, just as the mysterious note had said. A little old man was driving it but when I tried to rake conversation and find out where I was going, he only laughed, a gruesome laugh, and said, nlour fee, madam.' I paid him one dollar and settled back in my seat expecting the worst. Ne had driven only a short distance when I heard a long, low whistle and before I Knew what had hapoened, the ground had dropped from beneath us and we were in an underground cavern. Then I had regained my senses enough to speak, I turned to my driver and soon found out that I was completely aloneg Forse, This was a short one and at the end I saw a sight sleigh, and driver had all disappeared. Well--I had asked for it but whyu was beyond me. The cavern was very large with five great halls or tunnels. which one I was to tate was the next thing. After exploring for about an hour, I found that three of these halls vent in wide circles and ended back where I started. The fourth one lead to a stairway, at the top of which I saw day- light. Of course, I could have ended my journey there, but the fifth hall held a great enchantment that I must discover that, if I ever got out of here alive, truly no one would believe. There were the nueerest looking horses thft human eyes ever beheld. No --the horses themselves weren't oueer, but the strange thing about them was the fact that they were all dancing around on their hind legs to the music of the HKankankarosa Eand.N This uband,n too was made up of horses.

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The NKanIankarosa Night Clubn was truly a beautiful place: even the horses were dressed in beautiful clothesznd wearing mil- lions of dollars' worth of expensive jewelry. This sight was really too much for a Nhumann to watch so, after about half an hour, I took my leave. Taking the fourth hall, I climbed the stairway and soon was on my way back to Kingston. Yes-QI had to Walk as my horse and sleigh was no where in sight. Now that I am home again, I am writing my story for you to read. Of course, you von't believe it and at times I wonder if I am still sane. You see, I never found out who sent me that strange note and who has my one dollar bill. Beverley Smith '49 A SERVANT GF THE PECDPLE 'Hello there, John,n said a gruff, hearty voice, nhow's chances on you end the hrs. coming over to dinner tonight? This is J. C. You can? Goodln , A business magnate and his friend, I take it. nNow let me repeat it again, Spike,H came a cautious voice over the wire, nme and the boys will meet you at the corner of Main and Second Streets. Go easy and don't let.the cops get you.' Ha! conspiracy? The police should hear about this. NH1 Mom,u comes the boyish, but mature, voioe,'1t's me! Joe. I just got in yesterday.u NOh, my boy, my boy,n comes the sobbing voice of an elderly lady, nHow are you? Are you all right7u A soldier who has just returned from overseas talking to his anxious mother. nOperatorl Operatorl get me Gorham Hospital cuickln There is a distinct catch in this voice, nGet me Dr. Hall. Hello, Dr. Semd an ambulance out to No. 107 Broadway Drive. For God's sake hurrylu Sounds anxious does he not? Poor man, he has reason to. You see, his wife is going to have a baby. NHello Jooson,H comes a nonchelant voice, nput ten thousand on Sea Eisnuit for me, will you? And by the way, find out the favorites for tomorrow. Thanksln He likes to bet on horses.