Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1914-12-17
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lege man, and all the fell
lows said had changed great deal
since September"
George had Just arrived a few hours
before for his first vacation back
from college. He had, indeed, been
very anxious to get home again
among his old friends. The weary
hours on the train he had whiled
away by telling the other BOYS about
al the dances he was going to at
tend with Dorothy smyth, "sone
classy girl from Bryn Mawr.'
In the course of the dinner Doctor
Porter could not but take down his
son q little. The alldmportant fra
ternity man was roasted considerably
tor his overbearing manner. However,
George took 1t all with the stole dig
nifty Of the captain OF the freshman
football team AS a matter of fact
dad sank considerably in his sons
estimation.
After dinner Georges older sister
Mary asked him whether he was go
Ing to call up Dorothy for the Christ
mas dance at the Hadley's.
cav, pshaw, here fellow works
his head OFF at school" said George
In his best blase, che comes home for
little rest, and then you expect
him 70 dance. And half the girls at
school have 1t on Dorothy anyhow"
What are you going to give her
tor Christmas2" said Mary, hiding q
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 1t G. o. D., George. Call
On dad; he'll give all you'll need"
Not on your life" came back
George. "a college man must be able
to SHIFT for himself. Why, half the
fellows work their way. I'll 60 out
to earn the money myself tomorrow.
Besides, I've been roasted enough"
True to his word George Porter was
odt early the next morning looking
or remunerative toll. A window-card
in large cafeteria, Help Wanted"
arrested his attention. He strolTed 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 a few evenings fudge-mak-
ing at Dorothy's, he said boldly. Il
sure have"
"Where?" M
This confused him a little. "Aw---
er--at q friends last winter"
so you've been at Friends cafe2
Well, I'll take you. A dollar and a
half day and meals. Just go to the
kitchen and get a white coat"
George had bluffed and he was GO
Ing to make good the blur. He
rushed around at great speed send
Ing the soiled dishes to the kitchen.
Accidently he picked up half a piece
Of lemon pie the owner of which had
just gone to the Ice water faucet to
replenish her glass wait a
minute with my pie, IL you please"
said the old maid victim of Georges
zeal. mo, won't take anything
back out OF the mess on your tray,
either. You go and get me another at
your expense"
The hero Of many a football battle
here showed a yellow streak He
bought the pie for the injured guest.
Probably due to his anger over "the
old hen" he next scattered the silver
all over the floor. Without the least
thought OF sanitation he replaced it
on the stand. Suddenly the boss told
him TO carry all the silver to the
kitchen to have 1t washed. Here the
angry Irish cook gave him hot re-
cep.ion, Why didn't you Just take IL
20 the kitchen and hack. The guests
would have thought II was clean. but
now they kicked to the boss. Take
boy, he has no idea of cleanliness. :
Christmas shoppers coming into the
cafeteria reminded George of HIS gift.
One doIIar-flfty was not much, but he
would not ask dad for more under any
consideration. Finally he decided on
something that has been the last re-
source OF many a young nlan--a box
OF candy.
A whole day with soiIed dishes,
halfconsumed food. and scolding was
bad enough. but the worst came when
two OF Georges pals cams in during
the afternoon. Like maiden sur
prised at her dip at the spring.
) George went into hiding. The man
agar happened to see him ducking
behind the counter. and asked him.
what allied him.
psf, don't let them see met" said
George.
"Who? Are the police after yer
said the manager and grabbed him by
the collar.
This was too much for George. He
b3vled over the manager and rushed