The Quiet Corner
THE QUIET CORNER 1 counsel thee, shut not thy heart nor thy library.---C.. LAMB. The habltu~es of the library had been told to make their appearance in a body, promptly at six o'clock. The...
...The riddle is," said Britannicus impressively, "instead of motoring, why don't I go to Albany by railroad...
...Avaunt," said the dignified and white-bearded figure...
...persisted Tittivillus...
...Speaking of jokes," said Britannic'us, waxing cheerful once more, "I've thought of a splendid riddle...
...ACADEMY of the SACRED HEARTS FALL R/VER, MASSACHUSI~TTS Boarding end Day School ~or Girls A~liated with the Catholic University, Washington, D. C. Conducted by the Religious o] the Holy Union of the S~'red He~ts ROME These Religious also conduct an Establishment in Retie...
...I defy any of you to say I haven't...
...There must be a mistake...
...For I did not like to believe you had selected these for me, Doctor...
...What is it...
...Angelicus, reaching in the heap, obligingly complied...
...Doctor," said Tittivillus to Angelicus (Tittivillus has grown very slangy of late) "Doctor, as a Santa Claus, you're a fine tin can !" "What do you mean, boy...
...asked the others...
...And please, may I have mine...
...How do you like my beard ?" Primus Criticus went forward and stroked it speculatively...
...and Murdock Ayes...
...ENDA'S SCHOOL The Only School of Its Kind in the U. S. Opans Sept...
...Now just what is the end of that masterpiece...
...At the Editor's firm knock, Tittivillus opened the door a grudging inch, and thrust his nose out...
...You haven't yet completed your work...
...Sell-help, farming...
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...Well," said the Editor, "what happens next...
...Order...
...See the lamb stew,'" announced Miss Brynmarian, triumphantly...
...Just a moment," said Angelicus...
...Six year course...
...Unless I fill your stockings at the chimney-side, how can I be a proper Santa Claus ?" "Under the circumstances, how can you do that and be a proper Santa Claus...
...Because I don't feel Lackawanna," announced Britannicus triumphantly...
...pondered Angelicus...
...The Editor, an important-looklng brief-case under his arm...
...MARYWOOD COLLEGE MOUNT SAINT MAltY, SCBANTON, PENNSYLVANIA College for Wome~ Ciutrtered by the State of Penm~vaalL ll~,istered under the neseata of New york State...
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...Standing beside it was a rotund and jovial Santa Claus...
...He held up the jacket for them to see, on which they read: The Art of Self-Criticism, Self-Analysis, and Self-Interrogation...
...He impressively handed the Editor an oblong package, marked with his name...
...f . . . A ~HOOL FOR GIRLS OAK KNOLL School of the Holy Child AN PJ~MENTARY and COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL JU]dI~|T~ N . J . Resident and Day Pupils Campua of 12 Acrea os Owe o't Sw~mifs Highest Po~& Rosemont College at Rosemo~t, Pa., St...
...Where are your stockings...
...B. A...
...De~ree~:--M...
...Catellc taught...
...Britannicus, a yellow pencil behind his ear...
...Love of Irish culture, literature, and music especially fostered...
...Dr...
...B. S. in Home Economics: M~t...
...Headmaster, St...
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...She held up a pair of blue woolen socks...
...Angelicusmas I live...
...I counsel thee, shut not thine eyes in thine agony...
...and Miss Brynmarian, carrying a set of galley prooffs, made their way in a solemn procession to the closed library portals...
...Oh, Doctor, you look superb !" exclaimed Miss Brynmarian...
...The password...
...He's given you a bottle of French perfume...
...M~ ~ e~imu 0~ y0~ ~t~gt Catalogs, Magazinea, Booka, Commercial Printing BURR PRINTING HOUSE Cot...
...Ah, now you're expecting a little too much," replied Angelicus, as he removed his beard...
...Tittivillus, satisfied, flung the door wide---and low...
...It's all very confusing," murmured Britannicus...
...queried Britannic'us enigmatically...
...Wait," said Angelicus edging his way through the circle...
...It's so long since I've worn red flannels," he murmured, "that I had forgottenJhowever, here I am...
...This feature of our organization accounts to a large e.xteat for the long list of representative concerns that have continued to send us their printing orders for many years...
...Ife~id*~ a~d Day S*sdt,tta Pot r aPPt7 to R#glatrmr...
...You're mixing your doors---which is even worse than mixing your drinks...
...Graded Courses in Bo~ Music and Art Departments Load to Teuhors" Cmqil~at~ and Diplomas m 10unt litbael' Nereid (238th St...
...a sparkllng Christmas tree met their view...
...Enda's School, North Barasteed, N. H. al ACADEMY OF OUR LADY With mad Throop Streets, LONGWOOD, CHICAGO, ILL AccradRed Boudiall amd Day SeJbm~i for Gir/J Coad~cted b~ ti~ Sislses of Notre Dame ACADEMIC COURSE--Propares for College or Norms/Entrance MUSIC---Conservttory Methods in Pianot VioUn astd Vocal ART---Special Advantallee...
...The password...
...Yes, but what a book," complained Primus Criticus, "what a book for a critic to receive...
...Are these the presents...
...Primus Criticus hasn't yet received his present...
...demanded the Doctor...
...Tittivillus, you marked that pack- age wrong...
...Yes," said Angelieus, waving him away...
...I thought my disguise was perfect...
...If there are any presents, let's get at them...
...The lollipops are for him...
...The Editor held his to his ear and shook it...
...Frmdffort and Jacob Streem, New York Clty Ilk "Why, what's this ?" exclaimed the Editor...
...inquired the Editor, busily rummaging among the piles of packages heaped at the foot of the tree...
...You should wait for Santa Claus to distribute them," admonished Miss Brynmarian...
...Health-{~1 country location...
...I'm relieved," said Miss Brynmarian, puUing the present she had received from behind her back, where she had been hiding it...
...Unwrap it," said Primus Criticus interestedly...
...Ladies visiting Re~e can be conveniently aexommodated...
...Another mistake in marking," hastily apologized Angelicus...
...The Doctor twitched a little uncomfortably...
...20th...
...It's liquid," he announced hopefully...
...But they should all be hung up over there," protested Angelicus, pointing to the mantel-piece...
...For cata/omue, wr/te JOHN X. REGAN, M.A...
...The others shook their puzzled heads...
...asked Miss Brynmarian...
...The Editor plucked a popcorn ball from the tree and took careful aim...
...M e~x~ of the Association of Colleges o] the Middle States and Maryland...
...The old Gaelic conception of educa- tion, "'fosterage...
...Another book," guessed Miss Brynmarian...
...I don't see anything particularly funny in presenting me with a dozen assorted lollipops...
...A large e~tte beautifully situated on the Via Solaria...
...But as you seem to be in such a hurry, I'll find yours first...
...Why don't you go by railroad...
...The others watched with expectant eyes...
...Irish atmosphere...
...Tittivillus must have your gift...
...The others gathered around him to see what it was...
...That much straightened out, he went back to the tree...
...Iast/mtlona] Member of the American Coancil on Education...
...You forget," said Miss Brynmarian, "the end of The Night Before Christmas...
...interposed Angelicus hastily...
...I always have the table in the left corner...
...Hush," said the Editor, severely...
...No, no-those are for the Editor," exclaimed Angelicus in annoyance...
...he inquired cautiously...
...cried Miss Brynmarian excitedly...
...Ah~here it is...
...THE LIBRARIAN...
...That was intended for Miss Brynmarian...
...I'm a busy man...
...For further information communicate with the RI3VERBND MOTI~P., 466 Prospect Street, Fall Rivet, Mass...
...I've forgotten my card," said Britannicus, absent-mindedly, "but you know me...
...Just where they should be," replied Miss Brynmarian, looking down complacently at the new ones, with clocks, that she was wearing...
...Haven't I fulfilled my duty according to all established Santa Clausiar~ precedents...
...In the first place, they're much too large...
...I must say, Doctor," said Britannicus, when he had torn off the cover, "that your jokes are rather lame...
...Primus Criticus with a bundle of books...
...The moths have been in it," he announced, as bits of snowy fluff detached themselves under his touch...
...ExceUent advantages in Modern Languages, Music and Art...
...cried Miss Brynmarian, running toward him...
...Board and meals moderate...
...Here, Britannicus, is something for you--and Tittivillus this is marked with your name...
...Modeled meter St...
...A College Preparatory Boarding School for boys...
...And laying his finger aside~of his nose, Up the chimney he rose,'" quoted Miss Brynmarian, pointing to the fireplace...
...demanded Miss Brynmarian...
...End~R, Dublin Give your boy a chance, educate him in an Irish environ- meat and he will love and bring honor to his name and race...
...H. S. ~a Education...
...Tittivillus eagerly handed Britannicus a handsomely bound copy of Norman Angell's If Britain Is to Live, receiving the lollipops with satisfaction...
Vol. 5 • December 1926 • No. 8
