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' I:$Wi ^Isi^Lly^ Ft«' Yo' T. «Rc^ Mr. ^Astman Avon't Yo'? One of the ^«|V A VIOLET. promised not to care. It's very nice of U. OF M. 29; COLBY 0. praise. The whole Colby team did well ' yo' to take me to the party. • "A violet by a mossy stone " Twenty-nine to nothing ; that was the and even better than could be expected Half hidden from the eye!" "By Jove, it's nice for me ," thought story of the U. of M.-Colby considering the small amount of practice —William Wordsworth. the young mam. footbal l 1 Somehow he forgot to game Saturday on College field. But they had had before the game. study people that evening. A small dark haired girl sat shivering He didn't the supporters of the blue and the gray Colby is to be commended on the fight once think of her as a "type. before the open /fire in a dormitory room " were not disappointed in the showing she put up in the games with Bates and The acquaintance thus begun , ripened of K— college. It was growing dark made by Colby against the strong Maine Maine and with such spirit displayed , into friendship. Faith was studying and the rain beat dismally against the team. It was expected that our team had we had the full strength of the Col- hard that, winter and often asked John •window panes. She seemed not' to bear would meet defeat in this game and even lege in the field , a banner would surely to take Elizabeth to some merry-making it, but gazed steadily at the smoldering a larger score was expected by many. float over our campus. • in her stead . The lineup coals. What were they doing in her It was a good day f or football , and a : Time flew on swift wings and it was .sunny southern home ? and how far good sized crowd gathered on the side U. of M. Co r.iiY just a week before Easter. Elizabeth away it wasL The lump in her throat lines to watch the game. It was 2.45 Cole, 1 e. I.e., Jl aggerty, Taylor and John started outto buy someflowers. Dorticos , 1..+. l .tt, Thyng choked her. A cold tear tried to run o'clock when the squad of Maine giants "Do you know, asked John as they Duron , (Ellio tt,) l.g. l.g., Washburn down her cheek. She sprang up and " , trotted onto the field , led by Captai n Ihickliff , c. c, Larsson walked down the street, always com stood straight and motionless like a "I . Dorticos. Soon after, Captain Keeneand Sawyer, r.g. r.g., Clark pare Faith and you to two flowers ? soldier at review, then sank back with his little band of gridiron warriors Tow.se, r.t. i t., Taylor, (Joy) Faith is a lily and yoa are a violet. lieane, r.e. r e., Cotton lips that trembled more than before. " darted through the crowd and onto the A little twinge of pain shot through Bai l ey, q.h. q b.. Priest "What , my little Betty, sitting in the Held. A few minutes of preliminary Taylor, l.h. l.h., Dudley Elizabeth's heart. "I am always so dark !," said a cherry voice, as its owijer work and the two big captains met in Parker r.h. r.h., Drew, (Haggerty)- little, she thought. Webber, f. l> . f.b., Keene came into the room. The new comer " the centre of the field and tossed the They entered the green-house. "Here Score:-U. of M. 29; Colby 0. Touch- turned on the lights, threw off her coin for choice of goals. The luck fell are violets, lilies, and red roses, said downs—Parker 2, Dorticos, Tay lor, damp rain-coat, and stirred the fire till " to Colby, Captain ICeene choosing the the obsequious florist. "We will have tteane. Goals from touchdowns—Dorti- the blaze leaped high. Picking up the west goal . cos 3. Umpire—Haliday, Darthmouth. violets," said John to the man, in a de- younger gi rl , she wrapped her in an Maine kicked to Colby 's 20-yard line , Referee—Kelley, Portland. Linesmen— cided voice. "They are the sweetest heighten, Colby ; lieattie, U. of M. afghan and sat down , holding her in her Cotton received the ball , advanced 5 flowers that grow, though I'm very fond Timers — Hamilton, Colby; Ross, U. of -Jap as a mother holds a tired child. yards and was downed, The battle was of red roses, he continued , thinking M. Time—20 and 15 minute halves. Sitting there in the soft light they made " on. What did the people on the side , aloud as he touched the crimson beauties a picture worthy of a master's hand. lines expect when the iittle wariors of RARE NOVEMBER NIGHTS. with gentle fingers. Colby and the hardy Maine giants lined Faith Dexter^ the Junior, was a splen- The girl beside hi in caught the words. To every body who cares to appreci- did type of young womanhood. Tall up for the first scrimmage ? How could ate the beauties and the wonders of the A fair face she knew and loved so well Colby gain through those athletes trained and large, she had the grace that physi- looked reproachfully at her from a tall heavens, the sky must be a source of to the hour ? The signal Was given, cal symmetry onl y can give. Her face, lily stem. The lily changed to black and very pleasant study during the latter Dudley took the ball, no gain. Captain framed by the soft glow of her yellow stars were playing round it like golden part of this month. Just at this time, Keene was given the ball , and Colby was hair, had an expression of rare strength gnats. early in the evening the southern sky is 11 yards nearer Maine's goal. Dudley, and of sweet womanliness. "The heavy perfume of the flowers mad e resplendent by the close proximity Elizabeth Allydice was uo taller than Taylor, Keene and Drew by alternating of the three brightest planets, and the made you faint," he said when they with the ball carried it 45 yards by short the average child of twelve or thirteen. were once raorein.the open air. series of planetary . conjunctions which gains through ' the line, fai rly taking -Her *haii^ was '•blue %laekv -trnd •curled she replied. will occur in the coming nights will "Yes" Maine off her feet. It looked like a about her face, an oval face that was was Easter morning. Miss Betty challenge the admiration of many a lov- It . touchdown for Colby, a signal for a ¦very beautiful. Great dark eyes, a clear, stood with her hands on her mother s er of the stars. The three planets form ' double pass was given and a fumble re- vjricli skin where the color came and went, shoulders looking up into the beautiful nearly a straight line but are continually , , sulted, giving Maine the ball. Maine by and a mouth fashioned from the petal of noble face. changing their relative positions; Venus trick plays, placed the ball on Colby's the " brightest is nearest the horizon. a damask rose were hers. The lips "Yes, mother," the girl was saying, , under the spell of Faith's merry talk had "it is very hard to give it up, for I know 23-yard line, a touchdown was in sight Saturn, the least conspicuous and more ceased to quiver and were trying hard to how disappointed father will be not to bub Colby took a brace and held for closely resembling a star in appearance, smile. have his silly daughter learning wisdom downs. Again tho Colby backs began to is nearest the zenith, while between the "She needs a little frolic to make the from his Alma Mater. But, mother, hammer Maine's line, Keene doing groat two is Jupiter, cure complete," thought the older g irl , there is a ta.ll fair girl in K— . She is a work . The ball was advanced 20 yards During the past few months, Jupiter "She shall go to the- party tonight and lil y, strong and sweet. You would not and Maine held for downs and immedi- and Saturn have been racing eastward my John shall be her escort. Ho can want yo' daughter to take the sunshine ately started toward our goal in a whirl- and Jupiter has been all the time gain- from a lil y would you ? He is worthy cheer her if anyone can. wind fashion. Colby could not solve ing on his rival. But Venus, away be- " of her love. ' That evening John Eastman stood wait- She d ropped her hands and gave her Maine's play s, and Maine soon crossed hind at the start, has proved swifter ing in the reception hall of the dormi- mother a sunny smile. As she left the the line and the first touchdown was than either, and before Jupiter catches •tory with rather a "bored expression on room her head had its accustomed pride mad e by Dorticos. Dorticos kicked the Saturn , Venus will pass them both. She of carriage, her eyes were brave and his fine face. It was not a handsome goal. Score, Maine (1; Colby 0. is moving rapidly eastward and will pass shining, but her tender trembling lips to Maine's 10-yard ifaee. It was not even good-looking, but were traitors, for they whispered , "1 do Colby kicked off Jupiter on the night of the 17th, and it was bright with the consciousness of love you, John, " .
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