Williams news., 1919-11-21

Phil had seen that Jeans program waA full. she enjoyed all the dances ex- cept the six with him. At last the beautiful ball was over and Mrs. Stevens gathered her charges into the carriage '"Tnere is one thing I regret. Jean." said May, when they were again in Mrs. Stevens room; 'I wish you had met Billy instead of Phil-although Phil is in love!" Never mind, dears." said Mrs. Stew ems, i've all had a delightful time. Re member. we take the early train"
 Next morning the same old rickety carriage was waiting to take them to the station, May was late. as usual, and Mrs. Stevens was hurrying them along. Each carried heavy suitcase. The darky piled the bags on the seat beside him. They climbed in. When he closed the door the glass broke in a thousand pieces. He only grinned
 Hurry !" exclaimed Mrs. Stevens. "We must get our train.'
 There had been sleet the night be. fore and the street was very slippery. The crazy vehicle slid from side to side. while it's occupants were con NufScu WILL tAuSHtcS. 1HcS chJoScu the primitive way Of living. Then bang went something. and the girls. with showers of broken glass. were precipitated on poor Mrs. Stevens.
 When they could separate them selves they saw the horses running down the street, with the darky p,lll ing on the reins. The three suitcases were sliding after them. The tongue of the carriage, had gone with the horses.
 The shock of the fall had jammed the lock tight and they were unable to open the door. They could hear the whistle of the train. They must take 1t.
 May called to a man in uniform who was hurrying down the street. He looked at them and laughed. Then went to their assistance.
 Jean recognized him as Billy Vest erman of the night before. Mrs. Stew ems explained their predicament. The young man could not unfasten the lock so he kicked it in with his foot.
 Each woman grabbed bag and ran for the train, the young knight help ing first one and then another. but helping Jean the most. He asked her: "D'dn't I see you at the hop last night? ?"
 Gaspingly. she answered: "Yes, I saw you. too"
 By this time they were a half-block from the station and could see the conductor with his hand on the bell rone. ready to pull it.
 Billy gave a shrill whistle. The man tho fr.o hausted women running their faces contOrted with merriment. Even Billy was panting.
 ''Thanks." they mumbled to the con- ductor
 The women climbed on and stood immovable on the platform while the porter threw the bags on their feet. Billy jumped after them.
 Frantic shouts arrested their atten- ton. They saw their driver running after the train.
 'Pay you tomorrow" shrieked Billy.
 The darky's face broke into satis- fled grin.
 "I must extricate you again" Billy removed the luggage from six tired feet and found seats for their owners.
 Permit me to introduce myself" he smiled, and handed his card to Mrs. Stevens. She read, ''Midshfpman Will liam Westerman, Naval Academy, An napolis, Maryland
 Mrs. Stevens presented him to May and Jean.
 "Oh," said May, ''then you know Roy Bloomer. I have heard all about you."
 They laughed and chatted on the way to Washington. Billy learned that they were all going again for the hop in February.
 May I claim my dances now?" he asked. ''I won't trespass too much on Roy's preserves" said he. as he took three dances from May; the same from Mrs. Stevens, and while the others were looking at the scenery he claimed eight from Jean.