At five P. M. Durand, Ralph, Jean Paul, Bert, Gordon and Doug were obliged to bid their hostesses adieu and return to Annapolis, but each day of Christmas week held its afternoon informal dance at the auditorium, to which Mrs. Harold escorted her party, the mornings being given over to work by the midshipmen, and to all manner of frolicing out at Severndale by Happy, Wheedles, and shortie, who seemed to have returned to their fun-loving, care-free undergraduate days.
"Peggy Stewart at School"
Gabrielle E. Jackson
Gail and shortie were prime favorites of his.
"Peggy Stewart at School"
Gabrielle E. Jackson
However, "the old guard" as Happy, Wheedles and shortie, as well as dozens of others from earlier classes were called, would be there and things were sure to be lively.
"Peggy Stewart at School"
Gabrielle E. Jackson