Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-07
THE DAILY NOVELETTE,
PHILIPS TRIUMPH
By Helen 4. Parker

i bent deeply over plane geometry The
boys were dragging their long double
runner sleds past his house. He could
hear their gay shouts. the crunching of
the hard snow under their feet and the
girls laughter as they came up behind.
He started to get up, then sat down
again. Then a flash of light shone
through the window. II was the search
light Charley Loomis had at the head
Of his sled, and the admiration of all
the other boys Charley's hello of in
vitation followed as he got opposite the
house. That was too much for Philip,
and this time he closed his book with
bang and got UP.
Lesson all fnshed?" asked his
mother, who was sewing at the other
side of the table.
We'll, not exactly, only partly" Philip
answered but, mother, they are having
such fun and l haven't been out this
whole week.
He ran to the window and looked out
There they were, long line of them,
with Charley Loomis ahead. Yes--and
could see the bright curls peerlng from
behind her tam o. shanter She was
president of Philips class in high school
and far the most popular girl in town.
they were children and lived opposite
one another, but since Philips father
died his mother had to move into a
smaller house some distance from
Edith's.
Then Charley Loomis came to town
and entered the high school soon after.
He had everything he wanted and time
to join in all the frolcs, and he asked
time. readily accepted. She did not
forget Philip, however. although he
thought sho had, and in her heart of
hearts preferred him to Charley in spite
of the candy and invitations the latter
But Philip did not know this. and II
was a doleful face that met his mothers
She looked grave as she said: You
know how much your success in mathe-
matics will count toward your getting
the place in Mr.. Grants store, and we
so need the money! But do as YOU
please, my son." she added. II feel as
badly as you do, even worse, l think
to have you miss so much of the fun
And she gave him n loving look.
Philips sled. though an old one. wa,
by nd means one Of the slowest. and
he was the best steerer of them all. II
was a glorious night to be out. and hs
! longed to be with them. Then h,
thought of his mothers hard work, how
she had patched and mended his clothe!
and made over her own. And now she
was sacrificing everything to keep hin
through the last year of high schoo
/ that he might obtain a position which
was promised, If his standing proved
good. He gave long sigh, but hi
mothers face settled IT. Turning reso
lutely away from the window he sa
down again to study.
He6no longer listened to his school
mates' voices. but worked away will
all his might, A week more and
would be time for the 'midyear examina
tions, They were reviewing now, and Il
geometry Professor Strcng had sent ii
sponsible for. Miss Stephens was YER
anxious they should solve it, but no on
had SO far~
Philip had spent all his spare tim
working on 1t. but with the errands t
do, paths to shovel and coal and WOO
to bring, he had made little headway
He now drew his figure and lettere
the angles, only to erase 1t again. Thi
he did several times Finally, just a
his mother was folding her sewing to g
TITS come, mother, at last" he said
here it is, proof and all !"' and he CAV
a glad shout. as he showed her tn
finished work.
full summons. the boys waited a FEY
minutes, thinking Philip might chang
his mind. Then they gave it up an
went on.
What BABY PhiliD Iss. is" saiS s Gnarls; n s
when examination time comes, especia
ly II that problem is one Of the Ques
tions." said Ralph Wood. "And yo
know. whoever gets marked highei
strong cares more for our EeOmetr
"oh, Professor Strong and his oil
geometry" said Charley. II wouldn
lose this coasting for, all the origin'
Edith did not answer. She had a
ways respected Philips devotion to h
mother. Now she admired him yer
much for giving up an evenings plea
When the day arrived for the exar
ination Philip was triumphant The Ar
} question was the original problem. I
soon solved It and then answered q
rest. He finished before the others al
: handed his paper to Miss Stephens. :.
A day or two after she gave him h
mark, which was 95 per cent. You h,
} a perfectly splendid paper" she sal
Z land your mark Is the best ever attain,
by any one in the class. and Profess
. Just then Edith came up. IT want
l congratulate you, Philip" she said
her sweetest manner. And mother war war
you to have supper at our house tonig
I ALI the class is coming in the eveni
[ and we are going TO coast a while al
then make candy and practice the M
! class song. The party Is in your hon'
|, so be sure and come" she added.
When Philip told his mother. she ga
= him happy smile. II am pleased wi
e your high mark" she said. but mt
!, of all because you conquered yours
y in sacrificing pleasure for work--tf
e was your best triumph"
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