The Washington times., 1937-08-24

w of Law please rise an
the low voice of the dean.
The radio beside Mary Mar
ing sound of many feet treadin
form.
This never-to.be-forgotten scene
is one Of inspiring grandeur" the
brisk voice of the announcer ex-
planned.
Here in this vast gathering is
a portion of the future molders of
the worlds progress-to them has
been allowed the privilege of a
fair start upon life's highway
God speed them!"
Mary listened intently as the
signal was given; warm, elated
smile spread over her wan face.
John will not fail his obligation
Il know John" she said suddenly
to the small group beside her.
There was an acquieScent silence,
then the voice again announced:
Twill the candidates for their
diplomas in the College of Arts and
Sciences please rise and pass to
the PLATFORM"
alice has made a brave strug'
GLE" Harry said. For a time there
I was afraid her courage would
fail her-it has been difficult
she was the least hopeful of any
of my boys and girlS-but she has
made the grade-it'S a great relief
to know that-to know that she is
safely launched"
WELL WORTH EFFORT
"How many, altogether now,
Aunt Mary, have you put through
college?" asked Frank Sommers, a
man we'll in his thirtieS and equally
we'll glued to a safe niche in bust
ness. ut must be quite family
you have by now"
"A most wonderful family-none
Of you has failed met has been
well worth the effort. I only re.
gret that I cannot carry on much
longer-but you must all remem.
Der your promise to me to share in
this obligation by sending, at least,
two children through college
there can be no law against such
an endless chain" Her words
were cut off by the announcer
saying:
zone young lady'S cap fell off
President Manning stopped and
picked it up for her. She is blush
ing prettily."
THAT was probably Alice" Mary
smiled. "She, more than any of
the others I have sponsored seems
to feel her Indebtedness. She told
me that she would not be happy in
her graduation unless she could do
something special for me-"
There must be at least twenty
to your credit, not counting the
chain" spoke up Frank. II was
among the first, you remember.
Til never forget the day you broke
the news to me that could go to
college - you'll never know just
how much it meant to me-"
TIES OF DEVOTION
The loyal group beside the sick
bed was silent, each remembering
the bounty Of this little old lady
which was responsible for their
own and many others good for
tune.
Frank knew the meaning of
their glances but remained silent.
There was some sacred quality in
Mary Marvin's silence about her
self and he felt like an intruder to
pry under that secret. She seemed
so Ill and tired-her frail body
worn by the struggle with the
years.
Suddenly Mary was speaking:
TT has been my reward to know
that others could receive what
so longed to own. For years it was
my sorrow until I finally deter
mined to turn that sorrow into a
blessing"
why haven't you ever told us,
Aunt Mary, just why you decided
to interest yourself in all these
young people," asked Frank.
REMINISCENT LONGING
II had a child-She didn't live
long, but that wasn't the reason"
Mary said with a look of remi-
niscent longing in her clear blue
eyes.
won't you tell us?" Frank
pleaded.
She hesitated for while before
she answered.
well, you see," she said, prop
ping herself higher on her pillows,
st was girl with great ambitions
but no money to carry them out.
I went to high school and while
there dreamed Of all the glories of