The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-12-16

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| lege man, and all the fell
lows said had changed a great deal
since September"
George had just arrived few hours
before for his first vacation back
from college. He had, indeed, been
very anxious to get home again
amcng his old friends. The weary
hours on the train he had whiled
away by telling the other boys about
all the dances he wes going to at
tend with Dorothy Snyth, "some
classy girl from Bryn Mawr."
In the course Of the dinner Doctor
Porter could not but take Down his
son little. The all-,.nportant fra
ternity man was roasted considerably
for his overbearing manner However,
George took it ali with the stole dig.
nifty OF the captain of the freshman
football team. AS q matter of fact
dad sank considerably in his sons
estimation.
After dinner Georges older sister
Mary asked him whether he was 60
ing to call up Dorothy for the Christ.
mas dance at the Hadley's.
Jaw, pshaw, lere a fellow works
his head off at school," said George
in his best blase, "he comes home for
a little rest, and then you expect
him to dance. And half the girls at
school have 1t on Dorothy anyhow"
What are you going to give her
for Christmas?" said Mary. hiding
smile, for she knew just how George
felt about Dorothy.
Gee, never thought about that;
and I've but ten cents to my name"
This last statement showed Just
how good time he had with his
fraternity brothers the last days be-
fore vacation.
make It G. o. D.. George. Call
on dad; he'll give all you'll need"
mot on your life," came back
George. "a college man must be able
to shift for himself. Why, half the
fellows work their way. I'm. go out
t. earn the money myself tomorrow.
Besides, I've been roasted enough"
True to his word George Porter was
out early the next morning looking
for remunerative toll. A wfndow-card
in s large cafeteria. Help Wanted"
arrested his attention. He strplied up
to the fat proprietor, seated behind
the cash Register. and honored him by
Offering him a college mans services.
ANY experience In the kitchen?"
he was asked.
In spite Of the fact that the total
Of Georges kitchen experience con.
sisted OF few evenings fndge-m. :.
ing at Dorothys, he said boldly. az
sure have"
"WhereT,
This confused him little. Jaw
er-at a friends last winter
so you've been at Friend,s cafe?
Well. I'll take you. A dollar and a
half e day and meals. Just go toathe
Kitchen and get white coat
George had bluffed and he wac 60
Ing to make good the bluff. He
rushed around at o. great speed send.
Ing the soiied dlshes to the Kitchen.
Accidently he picked up half d piece
OF lemon pie the owner OF which had
just gone to the ice water faucet to
replenish her glass. .eWait b q
minute with my pfc. IL you pleass,ss.i
said the old maid victim OF CeorRe'f3
zeal. mo. won't take ANYTHING.
back out OF the mess on your trays
either. You go and get me another NJ
yonr expense"
The hero of many q football hattie
here showed yellew streak. he
bought the pie for the injured guast.
Probably que to his anger over athaI
old hen" he next scattered the silver
all over the fioor. Vithant ih,$ IssstS
on the stand. sudlisi,iy fSs rs, No. tStS Ia
him to carry. ell the silvef to me
angry irish cook rave bi,,s Z M q ~.