*895-3 scribes the music—perfect. The dancing continued until about 2 A. M., when all went home tired, happy, and yet sorry that the Commencement week of ’95, with all its pleasures, was ended. Last night I held a little hand, So dainty and so neat, Methought my heart would burst with joy, So wildly did it beat. No other hand into my soul Could greater solace bring Than that I held last night, which was Four aces and a king.— Ex. I am very superstitious, And protest most loudly when There are thirteen at the table And there’s only food for ten. — Ex. 11 How well Jack gets along,” said she, “ His income is quite trifling, though;” " O well,” said Tom most guardedly, “ He owes much to his friends, you know. ” — Ex. 11 Oh hum !” yawned young Willieboy, Waking one morn, And his watch ticked at ten and a quarter; 11 1 find if I would Be up with the sun, I mustn’t sit up with the daughter.” The caution “ Post no Bills,” forsooth Doth often greet the eye, 'Tis plain mytailor heeds it not— My mail will testify.— Ex. “ What are grass widows, ma, I pray ?” Ten-year-old Tommy pleads, • At once the lady answers, " They Are widows without weeds.” — Ex. College Verse. COLLEGE VERSE, Hard to Beat. Superstitious, An Ode. Unheeded. No Verdure There, —Student Life.
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