Winterport High School - Riverside Yearbook (Winterport, ME)

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1 7 'Ttje Qiversi et LITERARY DEP RTME T The Brave Robber The wind shrieked outside the cottage and the rain pelting down, ran in tiny streams from the ,top to the bottom of each window pane. Mrs. Fred Morris' baby girl of two years was standing at the window and looking with interest at these tiny streams, trying to trace them as they fell and ,ran to the bottom of the pane. It was dark outside and dismal. The little girl soon turn-ed away and faced her mother who sat in a large morris chair beside a table, on which were a. few books and a brightly lighted electric lamp. The baby had caught cold and she cough- ed often. As she turned, Mrs. Morris said, Come away from the window now, Beth dear, so you Won't catch more cold. It's very chilly outside. The child obediently came to her mother's side and, decidedly bewitching with her golden curls, large blue eyes, and chubby face, said, I want some 'pupper ' Cmeaning supperl. All right, darling. You .shall have some. Come to the kitchen with me. They went to the kitchen, where Mrs. Morris prepared a simple supperg They ate she put Beth to bed. No- togetherg then ticing that the child was feverish, she be- came worried. She returned to the kitchen and washed the few dishes have left them said, I might they had used. She could for Emma to do, but she as Well do them. I have nothing else to do. was Mr. and Mrs. Morris' 'Ihe cottage summer home in the country. It was very beautiful yet a simple house. It contained many valuable things, Emma, their one maid was visiting her sister for the even- ing and Mr. Morris was in town on busi- ness, expecting to return early next morn- ing. It was very quiet except for the frequent coughing of the baby and Mrs. Morris, standing at the white sink washing the dishes had time for many disturbing thoughts to go through her mind. Ten She thought how terrible it would be if her husband were hurt or even killed while returning next morning 0She shuddered at the thought and quickly dismissed it from her mindb. Then she thought, What should I do if a robber should come and try to take our valuable things: the paintings or the jewelry. She finished washing the dishes, took off 'her apron, and hung it on the closet. She passed into the sitting-room and, taking up a book prepared to- read. The baby's coughing disturbed her often and she could not become interested in her story. She picked 'up avmagazine, looked at it, and put it back in its place. She again took up her book, ia mystery play, and at last succeeded in becoming interested in the story. The time passed quickly and, looking at the clock, she found it to be nearly midnight. She let her book slip in- to her lap and li.stening, she heard the baby cough very severely. Beth had been asleep, but now, Mrs. Morris could detect a differ- ence in the sound of herf, breathing. Alarmed, she hurried to thegbedroom. Rushing to the bedside, she leaned over the child, who was breathing heavily and at times gasping for breath. The frightened mother recognized the symptoms. She has the croup. What shall I do? There's not a doctor within a mile and the telephone is out of order. I can't take Beth out to-night. If Emma were here-, but she isn't. I shall have to lcave Beth and go for some one. She had become very agitated and now, having decided to go alone, .she rushed to the hall. Snatching a slicker, rain hat, and rubbers from the rack, she put them on hurriedly. She pulled open the heavy door and rushed out into the night. The wind blew in her face and it was very dark. As she stepped to the walk, her path was blocked by a masked man who drew a revolver. Mrs. Morris stopped wlth a gasp. The man said, Quiet.HBut wait, where is the safe? Mrs. Morris screamed, My baby is dying.

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We ffiversi ERNEST D. STILLMAN ERNIE Live today for tomorrow may never come Born 5 Cross Country 4. Ernie came to join OUI1 class two years ago. During these two years we have found him to be a loyal friend and a real sport. He was a valuable member of our Cross Country champions this year. May you always be as prompt in your life's work as you have been in getting to school tlhis year! RAYMOND WELLMAN BILLIE He was a little fellow and a merry one. Born Baseball 1, 2, 3, 45 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Track 2, 3, 45 Class Presi- dent lg Class Vice-President 2. Billie, we can't help but admire your sp'rit for in spite of your size you have accomplish- ed muoh. Your athletic record .speaks for itself and above all, while this' reccrd has been in the making, you have been a gentle- man and a good sport. VELMA B. WOODMAN VElL.MA Happy am I, from care I'm free, Why can't they all be contented like me? Born 9 Sophomore Recital, Senior Drama 3, 4,5 Joke Editor of The Riverside 4. Have you ever noticed how Velma is al- ways smiling no matter whether she is in French class or in the physics lab? She just can't help looking good natured. May you al- ways keep your sunny disposition, Velma. Class Honor Group Delma Clarke John Birmingham Valedictory Salutatory Myrtle Cllark Thomas Birmingham Honor Essay Honor Oration F i l Nine

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In 5765 ggfversi Ge , , U I am going for a doctor. The man's attitude changed. He dropped his revolver and said, Where is the child? Frightened she bid him into the house and to the bedside of the baby, who was now nearly exhausted with coughing. Her hair was pushed back from her forehead and small white beads of perspiration were on her forehead. The man said, Croup. Bring water, vinegar, sugar, a cup, and a spoon. She hurried to th-e kitchen and brought the things to him. i He mixed them together and poured the liquid down the infant's'thi'oat. ' He then called for 'oiive oil and, receiving it, he began' to rub it on the child's che.st. 'Z He worked- over Beth for a long time and soon .she was breathing more easily. 'While he was working, Mrs. Morris removed her hat, coat, and rubb-ers, which she had been too frightened and busy to remove before. After an hour the man turned to the mother and said, She will be all right now. Astonished at the work the man had done, Mrs. Morris said,, Yqu,,must have a baby yourself. ,,.,- ,- U 'i The man's countenance A. became tender and he replied, RI, have' flve. I have befell out of work for a long time and that if wh I came here toni h ,to.rob. Txbe man prepared? Ztiisljeave and Mirs. Morris thanked him grat fully for helping to save the child's life. 'ge left the house and Mrs. Morris turned to' the baby sleep- ing soundly. 5 Mrs. Morris refused to describe the mah to the police. I GRACE KNOWLES '33 The Two Wishes One bright sunny June day, two boys were resting after they had raced down to the big oak tree and back. Their names were John and William. Say, John, suddenly exclaimed William, do you know what today is? John thought a moment, 'l'hat's right too. Today is Wishing Day. You think of something you want real badly, then you turn around three times and say, 'Oh Fairy Queen, please grant my wish, and it will come true.' Isn't that right? Correct, said William, let's wish and see if it will come true. What are you go- ing to 'wish John? I aim going to wish that I had wings and could fly all over the world in a day and see everything. What are you going to wish? , 'Tm not going to wish anything like that, although I wish I could. I am going to wish that my sick mother would get well, and be strong and healthy like she used to be. Accordingly each boy made his wish, and turned around three times saying, Oh Fairy Queen, make my wish come true. Then they turned around and faced each other. William looked and saw a pair of wings rapidly growing on John's back. It seemed to William as though they would never stop growing. Oh, William look. true. See how large and .strong my wings are, and I'm moving too. I'll tell all about Go home and ,see if Good-bye, and John My wish is coming it when I get back. your wish came true. flew away. - William felt very lonely as he walked toward home that morning. He doubted very much if his wish would come true be'- cause his mother had been in ill health for some time. Doctors had said the only thing that would help her get well would be a vacation in the country. William's father had died when William was very small. Being the oldest of a family of five, but still only a youth, William felt it his duty to support the family to the best of his ability. As he drew nearer home, he noticed a good deal of excitement going on inside the house. I wonder what has happened, thought William, as he drew nearer. One of his younger sisters ran to meet him. A stranger is going to .stay to supper, and there is hardly a thing to eat, she said Eleven