News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1900-10-24

1 forgot to tell UOu, Mr.. Blake, that
promised to gtUe up the Sunday study"
walked up to Wilson and handed him
the envelope containing three crisp $40
bills. Even Edward, in the first mo-
ment of disappointment, could not
help thinking of how much he could do
with $50 in the way of new books or
a suit of clothes that he needed very
much.
He choked down his feelings and
was among the first to shake hands
with his rival as the audience noisily
dispersed, the members of the two
societies trying to tear down each
others flags and finally winding up
the evenings excitement with a free
for all flag contest at the foot of the
chapel steps outside.
The president warmly congratulated
both speakers.
"After all, Blake, you did splendid
ly. You are improving In your deliv-
cry"
do you think SOP" Edward was a
little pleased at the presidents sincere
praise.
"Of course you're more or less disap-
pointed right now" added the presi-
dent, keenly reading Edwards feel
ings, "but winning the prize isn't the
main thing in debate. The main thing
is to say something that ought to be
said and say it as if you meant it and
wanted others to believe as you do"
Edward took it quietly and after
ward remembered the presidents
words. But he was really too much
disappointed to be helped much by it
now. He was going off the platform
by way of the rear exit when Freeda,
who had come up to the edge of the
platform with Miss Seton, called to
him:
Ned, won't you go over with us?"
Edward somewhat reluctantly turn
ed and came down the platform steps
and Joined them.
81 think you did splendidly" cried
Miss Seton, who was an enthusiastic
girl, with fine brown eyes and irregu-
lar features. IF I'd been the judges,
l would have given the reward to you"
$50 would l." added Freeda warmly.
She was almost as impulsive as her
roommate, although she had a good
deal of the Blake family characteristic
of reserve.
Somehow Edward began to feel lit
tie better When they went out, he
awkwardly went along by Miss Seton,
while Freeda, by the side of her room
mate, continued to discuss the decision.
81 believe it was because you put in
that quotation from Judge Brewer"
she said decidedly.
"Why, | thought that was one of the
best parts of my argument 1t was
the best written part, anyway" said
Edward, with short laugh.
"Well, but, Ned, it was little too
long, don't you think? And then it
struck me"-Freeda spoke with less as
surance-"that possibly the quotation
did not exactly fit in with your argu-
ment as to the Unjust ce of the war. IL
the question had been on expansion, II
would have been more appropriate"
Edward felt surprised.
"What have you been doing? Read
ing up on politicsT
"He thinks we girls don't do any
thing but gossip about the boys and
try to say smart things about one an
other" Freeda observed to Ida.
"We are not quite so frivolous as you
imagine, Mr.. Blake" said Miss Seton.
1--WE have lately dubbed together and
subscribed for "A daily paper, and 1t is
read by turn Ut mealtme. We're i'm
proving our minds seriously, thanks to
Freeda and Miss Claiming"
"I'm glad to hear II. Do you enjoy
it?" asked Edward, somewhat solemn
ly.
81 don't relish 1t very much with my
meals" she replied, laughing. "Pd
rather talk about football any time"
"Would your Edward asked vague
ly, and then, not thinking Of anything