American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1919-06-06
PHILIPS TRIUMPH
BY HELEN A. PARKER.

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. 1t was the
s~earchlight Charley Loomis had at the
head Of his sled, and the admiration
Of all the other boys. Charley's hello
OF invitation followed as he got OPP
poslte the house. That was too much
for Philip. and this time he closed his
book with a bang and got up.
Lesson all finished?" asked his
mother, who was sewing at the other
side Of the table.
"Well, not exactly, only partly" Phil
10 answered "but, mother, they are
having such fun and / haven't been
out this whole week"
He ran to the window and looked
out. There they were, a long line OF
them, with Charley Loomis ahead. Yes
and that was Edith Jones with him,
for he could see the bright curls peep
il , from behind her tam o'shanter'
she was president of Philips class In
high school and far the most popular
girl In town. Philip and she had Deen
friends since they were children ana
lived opposite n another, but since
| Phillips father died his mother had TO
move into a smaller house.
Then Charley Loomis came to town
and entered the high school soon art
err. He had everything he wanted ana
asked edith everywhere. She, liking a
good time, readily accepted. She ala
not forget Philip, however, although ne
thought she had, and In her heart OF
hearts preferred him to Charley IN
spIte of the candy and invitations the
latter gave her.
But Philip did not know this, ana IL
was a doleful face that met his moth
er's.
She looked grave as she said you
know how much your success IN math-
ematlcs will count towards your get
ting the place in Mr.. Grants store
and we so need the money! But do
as you please, my son. she adaed' J
feel as badly as you do, ever worse
| think, to have you miss so much OF
the fun" And she gave him d loving
look.
Philips sled, though an old one wal
nv no means one of the slowest, an
he was the best steerer of them ALL l
was a glorious night to be out, n N
ionged to be with them. fhen n
thought of his mothers hard worn
how she had patched and mended nj
clothes and made over her own. An
now she was sacrificing everything
keen him through the last year of mig
school that he might obtain the pos
ton which was promised, IL his stanC
ing proved good. He gave a long sig
hut his mothers face settled IL. Iuri
ing resolutely away from the windo'
he sat down again to study.
He no longer listened to his schoo
mates voices, but worked away viii
all his might. A week more n
would be time for the midyear exam
nations. They were reviewing no'
and In geometry Professor Strong hi
sent in an original problem thy we
to be responsible for. Miss Stephel
was very anxious they should solve
x but no one had SO far.
~ "Its come, mother, at last" he salt
lie, .here II is, proof and all !" and he ga
OF a glad shout as he showed her Z
er finished work.
Meanwhile, after Charley's unS,
TN cessful summons, the boys waited
few minutes, thinking Philip mig
is change his mind. Then he gave 1t
III and went on.
what a baby Philip is" said Oh.
. ley.
Well, anyway, l guess he'll be q
when examination time comes, es
cinlly II that problem is M of
questions" said Ralph Wood. "A
YOU know, whoever gets marked hi
est is to be valedictorian, and I
" fessor Strong cares more for our
ometry han anything"
ooh, Professor Strong and his
geometry :" said Charley. II woult
lose this coasting for all the ortgi
problems going. would you, Edith
Hdlth did not answer. She had
ways respected Philips devotion to
mother. Now she admired him Y
much for giving up an evenings pi'
are to study.
When the day arrived for the ex
nation Philip was triumphant.
first question was the original p
lesn. He o solved 1t and then
swered the rest. He finished be
the others and handed his paper
Miss Stephens.
A day or tive after abe gave
his mark, which was % per cent. "
had a perfectly splendid paper"
said. and your mark is the best
attained by anyone in the class,
Professor Strong says you are Il
valedictorian in June"
Just then Edith came up. Il '
x to congratulate you, Philip" she
N In her sweetest names And me
. wants you to have supper at
III house tonight-all the class Is CO.
In the evening and we are goin
TO be coast awhile and then make c