Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-01
Keeping a
Record
eoepynght. 1919. by Western Newspaper UniOnJ
BY Walter Joseph Delaney


of each day." directed profound and
systematic Julius Thurston, professor
Of philosophy at the Durham Institute.
AT the end OF the year go over it and
sift out and preserve an epitome OF
the bearing OF those incidents which
have had an influence ia building up
character and mental strength"
In other words, keep diaryw
whispered madcap Blanche Delning to
her close ehum, lola Vardaman. but
the latter was covertly viewing the SCI
rious, interested face of Chester Mas
sey
She was the daughter of the local
banker he the son of struggling farm
En- He was masterful enough, how
ever, to work his way through school,
and was no burden on his aged par
sents. An uncle of some means had
agreed to finance him as soon as he
graduated, in starting him in as a
lawyer, and there was no doubt among
the professors that Chester Massey
was destined to make his mark in the
world.
Ii " as a lew ddNS dlleI iltdl Nhtu
Chester, entering the little stationery
store near the school, found lola there
Their errands proved similar. Both had
come 10 buy neat, compact pocket
flank book following the suggestion of
Professor Thurston.
I'VE seem to be on the same Grand"
she said pleasantly, and, as she re-
raiyaA lsa1.
what my first entry is to be? This
Gay Chester Massey patiently devoted
an hour to constituting igy Greek for
nee and won me high marking
and / shall write that the most
kindly and gracious young lady in the
school honored me AS helper and
cheered me with her appreciation" re
sponded Chester CALAMITY.
AS tile weeks went by Chester and
lola saw a good deal of one another
Several times they met at little school
and college functions and seemed to
pair off naturally. At least once Il
week Chester was included in invita-
tons to tennis and archery at the
handsome pardaman place, and the
banker father Of lola took a decided
liking to Chester when, incidentally in
conversation the latter modestly dis
eussed tHe subject of trade aceentances
With Mr.. yardaman, both being inter-
ested in the possibilities of that new
discounting system,
closerbond was cemented between
the two yaung neonle through the fact
that they sraflIatad together the high
est in their class. The wealthy uncle
Of Chester was present at the exer-
cises. and before he left Durham ar
ranged for Chester to start into pro,
fessionallife in good way. Chester
lingeped week away from home amid
a series of frolics and parties given
the class. The last day of his so
joJlrn In tie village he invited lola
to row down the river. She accepted
in her pretty, pleasant way, and his
heart thrilled as he fancied she was
scrrowful ever his prospective depart
ure, and told him frankly she would
miss him. A certain sense of sadness
oppressed beth as finally, shipping the
oars, Chester allowed the-boat to Drift
az viii Ihey were each silent a
conscious restraint Affecting them as
they realized that parting was soon to
Gomez Then suddenly the boat veered
past an island that divided the stream
We must get ashore, and quickly y
he spoke. without oars we should soon
be IN peril lola uttered cry meant
10 be deterrent. but the next moment
throwing off his coat Chester sprane
into the water, floated the boat toward
the island, forced it upon the shelly
ing beach, and emerged from the wa
ter. staggering and hreathless
You can rest in the boat until I re
turn with another one" he said as
soen as he could recover his natural
poise.-
4But how"
Il can swim to the mainland"
'.Ol. no mol" She had arisen to
her feet in the boat in a pleading at
titude. You would risk your life"
but we cannot remain here indefi
nitely. No one might discover us
through fine whole day."