Westbrook High School - Blue and White Yearbook (Westbrook, ME)

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28 The Blue and White Th Oakhurst Pasteurized Dairy Milk To Westbrook People y Pure Milk and Cream Everything Clean Daily Delivery We invite inspection of our Plant 364 Forest Avenue, Portland that you must do. As soon as possible you must take the dog team and go to the Post and record my claim in your name. I was taken ill just as I got everything ready to start. You must keep a good watch out for Huck Macey and .led Redden, as they have found out the place where my mine is. It is more than rich enough to keep you in comfort the rest of your life. But you must be very care- ful. as these two men are very' dangerous. You will start at dawn tomorrow and go by the river route. and you should get there before dark, then return in another day. I will be with you in spirit on the journey and perhaps help protect you. Make ready to start now, dear. Ry dawn the next day Irene was all ready to start. and with her father's great dogs, was soon spinning over the snow. She traveled fast, as it was bitter cold, and it was a long journey to the Post. She came to a stop on the top of a small hill and looked about her over the vast whiteness. Then she saw some- thing way oh' in the distance, and could just make out two dog teams, with their occupants in each. They were going at a good rate, and as she watched she saw that they would cross her trail about noon. She suspected that they were her fatherls old enemies. After think- ing a minute. she decided to try the trail in the woods. This she did, and after traveling about three miles, came to a clearing, where she could see a cabin. This was the home of Silent Joe, the Indian guide, who was a friend of her father. He was pleased to see her after her two years' absence at school. Quickly she told him her trouble, and his old face was very stern as he told her to wait and he would help her. Soon they were on the trail again, and Silent joe told her of the hardships that had befallen her father these last two winters, and that he had had much trouble with the two men now chasing her. At last they turned back to the river, and Silent joe showed her where the trail crossed the river and would save her two hours of hard traveling. He also said that her enemies knew nothing of this trail. So, leaving her with directions as to where and how to go, he went back to his cabin to attend to her team. She kept on and soon knew that she was getting nearer her destination and would soon know whether or not the fortune was hers. As she reached the recorderis office, she could hardly see, as it was growing dark. She had everything fixed in her name and the claims safely in her hands when the door flew open and the two men came striding in, and when they saw Irene they both exclaimed. Beaten, and by a girl li' BER'rH.x L. L.xFFiN, '26.

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Westbrook High School But, Signora, I am afraid I shall not be able to do this work. You will be able to do it. I know you can. I am a fairly good judge of people, and, be- sides, my mind is made up. When I decide on a thing, I usually get it. Then, with one of her sunny smiles the kind lady said, I know you will decide to do this, so in the morning my car will be sent for you. I will not detain you longer nowf' VVith these words she placed in Angelina's hand a card and went out. VVho could resist such a charm- ing personality? On the card was the name Mrs, Clarina Bellville. A Angelina arrived at the Bellville Mansion on the following morning, after living in ec- stacy through the entire ride, for it was her first in an automobile. The mansion's beauty dazzled her eyes, the many servants frightened her, until reassurance returned with the lady of the house. She was given her work to do, which was found to be simple and interesting. That evening a storm prevented her from re- turning home. After supper, while walking through the servants' quarters, turning a sharp corner, she came up against another person. Demurely raising her eyes, they came in contact with those of a fellow countryman. The two looked at each other a second, then, with an apology. Angelina went on her way. But Signor Guido Giacomo watched her out of sight. A serv- ant surely she is not: then who is she ? Fignor Guido walked into the library, Where were congregated other guests. Singling out Mrs. Bellville, he succeeded in entangling her from the group in which she was the central figure, as usual. Everyone came when Signor Guido called. He was a general favorite with all. . Signora Bellville, at your leisure may I ask who is the Signorina in the servants, quarters? Guido Giacomo was tall, with square shoul- ders, his hair was black, and his skin olive. There was something about him that demanded an answer to his inquiries. Signor Guido, do you mean my newly found treasure? Yes, of course you do. Now, 27 I shall have to command you to remain away from the servants' quarters for fear of your stealing this treasure. Signor Guido related the incident in brief and demanded that a meeting should be brought about. NVhich promise he received. The next morning when Angelina was about to enter the waiting automobile, she noticed that it was different, as was also the chauffeur. The chauffeur jumped out and made a very gallant bow and said, Signorina, I have, with your permission been commanded to return you to your home, the other car is in need of repair. The ride home was one long remembered by Angelina. Signor Guido talked of Italy, their mutual interest. VVhen she got home, An- gelina felt as if she had known him all her life. After this the old street saw Guido and his car as no stranger and the Bellville Mansion saw Angelina frequently. She soon became an indispensable help to them. And in less than a year she moved from the old house into the Mansion into a spacious room over- looking a beautiful lake and the tops of trees. And Signor Guido, instead of returning to Italy that year, remained in America, as it was impossible for him to think of the ocean being between Angelina and him. LENORA INIARSHALL, '23. SAVED! At a trading post in the northern part of Canada in a little log cabin which had been his home for many years, an old man lay dying. Bill Hardy, the dying man, spoke to his daughter Irene, who was sitting by his bed, and told her to come closer, and then, in a faint whisper, he said: Irene, my dear girl, I have only a short time in which to tell you a long story. Listen carefully. VVhile you were in Montreal at school, your old father has been trying to End the fortune he has always sought. At last we are richl But it is too late for me to enjoy it, so you must go back to civilization and live as a girl of your edu- cation should. But, first, there is one thinff 6

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