Bloomington High School, The Gothic, 1908, Page 43

Description:	III.It was the last day of the house party and as yet the unitedefforts of Harold Wilson and Jack Austin had failed to discoverThe Girl with the Brown Veil. However, this had not marredtheir pleasure. Louise was an ideal hostess and the good timeswere never wanting. During the two weeks fun had reignedsupreme under the leadership of Evyleen Austin, Jacks sister.Evyleen was a typical American girl. Whatever she did, she didit the best that was in her power to do, but especially did shelike out-of-door sports.An automobile ride to Balder Hill had been planned for thelast day, and it was a merry crowd that assembled on the verandathat morning. Everyone was there except Evyleen Austin.Where is Sis? asked Jack when he noticed her absence.She will be down presently, said Louise.Well, come on and lets get things arranged. I guess shewill be down by the time we get settled in the autos, said Jack.They had a great deal of fun in getting stowed into the twocars. There was no room for chauffeurs so Harold Wilson was torun one car and Jack Austin the other. Jacks car had starteddown the drive before Evyleen came running down the stepspulling on her gloves. When Harold saw her a swift thoughtflashed across his mind.Hurry up, called Louise, here is a place for you backhere by me.Better late than never, laughed Evyleen, her brown eyessparkling.Say, Evyleen, you look mighty dandy in brown, saidHarold, as he helped her into the auto.“Yes, dear, that brown veil is quite bewitching, saidLouise, as she darted a swift glance at Harold. But do hurry,the rest are clear out of sight.Harold jumped in and they went spinning down the drive.Oh, Evyleen, you are just mashing me! exclaimed Louise.I am sorry, but I dont see how it can be helped.Remember that hay ride we had last year and how crowded wewere? asked Evyleen.Well I guess, and the fun we did have, cried several ofthe girls.Then they began to recall old times. Everyone had some-thing to tell but Harold, who apparently was absorbed withrunning the automobile.“Harold, why dont you say something? Have you forgotteneverything that happened to you? asked one of the party.No, I was just thinking. Evyleen reminded me of a girlthat I saw during my senior year in High School.What about her? asked Evyleen interested at once.Harold told the incident about The Girl with the BrownVeil, and of his unsuccessful attempts to find out who she was.Well, I can tell you, said Evyleen. It was I, and Iwant to beg pardon right here, for rushing off in such animpolite manner.Hurrah, the mystery is solved at last! exclaimed Louise.Yes, the great mystery, said Harold, which never wouldhave existed if you hadnt have insisted on keeping that sillypromise. Just think what good times I have missed by notknowing Evyleen these four years.Well have to be real good friends from now on to makeup for lost time, suggested Evyleen with a smile.Yes, indeed, said Harold, and lets begin the fun rightaway, for here we are at our destination.-Cecile Hanna, ’10.43
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