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Dates: during 1873-1873
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but he came in at the finish nobly.

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: H. G. C. CONCERTS. | 11/21/1873 | See Source »

Aug. 25. - Wake early, but not bright. Drizzling rain. Suggest to Freshman that we take it easy. Freshman acquiesces with ill-concealed delight. Says he has rich uncle (who dotes on him) living three miles ahead. Time to uncle's gate, two hours. Servant won't let us in; has...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: MARRY, COME UP! | 11/21/1873 | See Source »

Aug. 26 - Late breakfast; pangs at parting. Country rolling, possibly mountainous. Shady dell, with gypsy camp. Venerable boss gypsy wants to buy Freshman's watch-chain. Offers his note at three months and a mustang stallion in payment. Negotiations terminated by mustang stallion eating a considerable portion of the chain...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: MARRY, COME UP! | 11/21/1873 | See Source »

THIS peculiar trait of human nature, which leads some to withdraw themselves from a friendly association with the rest of mankind, is rare, and we are thankful for it. It is so seldom seen, that to a majority it is a thing of the past, and supposed by them to...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: MISANTHROPY. | 11/21/1873 | See Source »

Not only does each one of its devotees deprive himself of much pleasure, but also of a great addition to his personal knowledge; for no education, however rich in book lore, is complete without a knowledge of the world; and where can it be better studied? From his lookout all...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: MISANTHROPY. | 11/21/1873 | See Source »

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