The Weber Literary Journal Soaring Kenneth Farley Over yon western sky, You jeweled star stand by, You silvery monarch of a fairer sphere, For men to glorify. Oh, that I might, devoid of earth-born fear, Fly to your calm so far, and yet so near! Might I to you aspire This scheme of thing entire, The earthly quarrels and petty deeds man-born All cleanse in your still fire. Could I your mantle of indifference 'dorn, My spirit free to sail eternal morn. Yet, must your treasure hold? Can'st not one bit unfold? Must I in peace your scattered rays embrace, Your wondrous tale half told; Though I in bonds this earthly life must face, Yet hope and fear to glory in your grace? 22 The Weber Literary Journal Sue's Little Villain Edwin Stoker THE suspense was over. The tryouts were ended as the cast of Glendale's annual play was chosen. Miss Parker, the exhausted directoress of said dramatic undertaking, was very much pleased with the chosen cast and thought it fully capable of putting over the Little Villain" in true metropolitan style. This she told the many criticizing students gathered in groups about the halls, noisily discussing the new cast. Many disagreed with her. One gossiper said that Jack Slade, the sweetie, could never be a janitor. Couldn't possibly impersonate one, because all janitors smoke good ol' loud corncobs or meerschaums, and it makes Jackie's head ache to even smell tobacco smoke. Therefore he was unfitted fot the role. Another found fault with Elsie Ragan's nose. If was positively too big to fit on a true-to-life parlor maid. And Percy M'Ginnis, the cook? Never! Why, Percy never before cooked in his life. Honestly, he couldn't boil a pot of water without scorching it. But, after all was said and done, Miss Suzanne Sellmar was the undisputed queen of the school that night. She was danced about the halls by her friends as only one girl each year was honored. Miss Sue was chosen leading lady star, mind you of Glendale's annual gigantic theatrical undertaking. Sue's dreams had come true as had her utmost desire; and this was a big step towards her lifelong ambition. Sue had always wanted to go on the stage, and now could any manager refuse her. since she would have had actual experience in a star part? No manager could refuse her but would have to welcome her with open arms, and would exclaim, "Another Bernhardt in our glorious midst!" He would, of course, have a big, long contract all ready to be signed; then he would meekly ask her to name her price. Yes, no doubt, Sue was having her hour. 23