Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-06-19
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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.
Il think you did splendidlyw cried
Miss Seton, who was an enthusiastic
girl, with fine brown eyes and irregu-
lar features. If I'd been the judges,
I would have given the reward to you"
$50 would l." added Freeda warmly.
She was almost as impulsive as her
roommate, although she had 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.
II 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. It was
the best written par, 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 injustice Of the war. If
the question had been on expansion, it
would have been more appropriate"
Edward felt surprised.
"What have you been doing? Read
ing up on politics?'
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.
Eve are not quite so frivolous as you
imagine, Mr.. Blake" said Miss Seton.
1--WE have lately dubbed together and
subscribed for daily paper, and it is
read by turn at mealtime. We're i'm
proving our minds seriously, thanks to
Freeda and Miss Channing"
'1'm glad to hear it. Do you enjoy
lt?' asked Edward, somewhat solemn
ly.
Il don't relish it very much with my
meals" she replied, laughing. I'D
rather talk about football any time"
''Would your? Edward asked vague
~, and then, not thinking of anything
else to say, he lapsed into his usual
silence. Freeda and Miss Seton COM
mented on the events of the evening
until the ladies' hall was reached.
Edward had said good night and
turned to 60 when Miss Seton called
after him. He came back again.
Freeda had started up the steps of the
hall and was half way to the top.
II forgot to tell you, Mr.. Blake" said
Ida in a low voice, that I promised
Freeda to give up the Sunday study
after this. She said you would give it
up If would"
Edward was embarrassed. "Why,
of course-1-1 did promise. I'll give
itup all right"
"That's ALL" Miss Seton said and
then turned and ran up the steps.
Edward stood awkwardly looking at
her until she vanished with Freeda into
the hall. He slowly went back to his
own room, and when there he went
over all the events Of the evening.
|. he could not conceal from himself
that he was deeply disappointed at the
decision Of the judges. He had been
very confident Of success. He did not
believe that he had been overconfident
:: Somehow he could not help feeling
rather bitter toward the judges. The
marking of the judges had been given
him as he was going out, and he was
rated five points below Wilson in de.
livery. But, even allowing a good deal
to his opponent on account of his addi.
tional experience, still Edward stub.
bornly protested to himself that the
judges were, even If unconsciously
prejudiced against him. He tried with
some honesty to put this judgment out
OF his mind, but when he finally went
to bed he was unable to do so, and Il
was the last thought he had that per
sisted IN staying with him. TIT
When he awoke, the same thought
possessed him anew. He even said out
loud as he walked the floor. according
to his custom since Willis went away
!. I'll never enter another contest
. There's no Justice In it. IF the names
were all written on slips and thrown
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