Show STUDENT LIFE PAGE EIGHT V Boots i THE mg Floras THAT I' THE STORY OF A GIRL WHO CHANGED HER MIND Room 144 in Green Hall presented a scene of disturbance A big pile of pennants lay on the table waiting to be packed a chafing dish and three pairs of shoes were on one chair while a trunk and a- suit case were both open on the floor waiting to the various articles scattered about the room - re-cei- ve On the top of a sat the cause of it all She was small and plump a trifle older than she looked A generous supply of freckles was sprinkled over Iier nose and cheeks but her gray eyes were clear and steady and a wealth of brown hair usually added dignity Just now however it hung in one braid down her back and the gray eyes held a step-ladd- er troubled expression Her fingers were closed over an open letter while across her knees was an immense box with one end out from which protruded a dozen or more long green stems The cord on the box was still uncut The big hand of the clock on the mantel slowly counted off the minutes five ten fifteen— still things were unchanged except that the letter had fallen to the Threc hours later the room presented a different appearance The pennants and the chafing dish has disappeared and the trunk was locked but the suit case was still open Only the little clock was left out ticking away on the mantle In the bedroom adjoining there were still sign of life Across the bed lay a dainty white dress with its numerous accessories and on the floor a pair of white silk hose by the side of two little white slippers The mistress of it all sat on the floor her letter “I will she said this time but the sigh was louder d-- it” her hands about her knees she leaned back against the bed to think it all over One more afternoon one more night and her four years of college life would be ended Two years before when she was but a Sophmoie there was a Senior Bob Carter at the University who had played quite a prominent part for awhile in her college life How well she remembered the day he graduated —and the night too Then he had gone away and for awhile the letters came regularly then they came less often and finally stopped altogether At this point in her reflections she caught sight of the noddin roses through the open door and her thoughts took another path Prof Southern was not so stiff as he seemed and besides he was good looking if one looked at him right He’d do his best to make her happy she knew that and if she’d wear one rose that night Clasping floor Then she slowly stepped down from the ladder filled two big steins with water and opening the box took the rose out and carelessly jammed them “I think I’ll do she said but she sighed as she resumed her paclc- - ns he had asked her to do ho it” Howell - Cardon Co THE WOMAN’S SHOP? The smell of violets came fresh and strong as she took up the whole bunch and buried her face in it the lid would take it as a promise that she would' — Hastily she rose to her feet she would wear one that had been decided' some time ago but now it was time to dress As she was combing her hair she started to hum a tune but after minutes that stopped abruptly and she finished dressing in silence At half past seven everything was ready except the arranging of a rose at her throat She still had half an hour to herself and as the girls began passing her door she silently locked it and took no notice of the gay laughter or the frequent voices that called her name Before the task of fastening the rose to her entire satisfaction was completed a knock came at the door At first she ignored it but presently hearing a maid’s voice she threw the rose down on the table and opened the door “A package for ye Miss it jist came” As in a dream she took it and dogedly carried it to the window That familiar writing and that old familiar smell of violets Breaking the seal she unwrapped the box and took off a Catching sight of a note in the bottom of the box she eagerly took it out and read: “Dear Jean I just arrived in town and can't possibly get up to see you before the exercises I’ll get to them late though and if you’ll wear this bunch of violets I’ll know that you haven’t forgotten two years ago Exlanations later few Yours Bob” With sparkling eyes she glanced at the clock Five minutes to She crossed the room to eight and with trembling fingers pinned on the violets then without so much as a glance round the room she snatched up a scarf and went out closing the door softly after her the mirror j Swiftly and almost joyously the clock ticked on and on but occasionally it cast a pitying glance at the dving rose on the table Over three hundred people were present at the “get acquainted” party Wednesday night TO THE MEN STUDENTS A Cordial Invitation to Make the EXCLUSIVE SHOE STORE Your Headquarters ED SELIGMANN “THE SHOE MAN” THE COSY CORNER MAIN & CENTER ST “WHERE THE CAR WILL STOP” AURORA MILLINERY The Latest Creations in Fall and Winter Millinery Agent for Spirella Corsets Abs0iutely guaranteed not to break or Bust Call and inspect our Line 122 North Main Opposite Hotel Eagle during "Student Life" Preps Freshmen Sophorhores Juniors Seniors and Profs should of necessity dress as well as their If we can’t-fi- t purse will afford their head body feet or purse it can t be done in Logan During your school days here make our (D store your purchasing ground and you’ll find ours the sign of satisfaction |