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...just as suddenly returned to the shelves. Several reserved books in History 9 have also gone on a vacation. The popular theory that spiritualistic mediums are at work here is repudiated by the Library authorities. But whether the thief is a spirit or not, the College authorities, if they detect him, will treat him very materially...
...justifies this change. Of course it is necessary that the places should be decided as early as possible, for the day of the race is not very far off, and there is little time left for experimenting. But the careful eye of our coach and of Mr. Watson already detect an improvement in the stroke, and greater uniformity throughout the boat. The slight awkwardness that was apparent at first, owing to the change from starboard to port of two of the men, has almost entirely worn off, and the prospects of the crew are extremely promising...
...does not feel a thrill of pleasure on receiving a valentine? How carefully he opens the large envelope, with cupids and flowers stamped on it; how eagerly he tries to detect the disguised handwriting; how complacently he appropriates the pretty motto within, to himself! Appreciating the vividness of this pleasure, and wishing my best friends to enjoy it, I have sent the following valentines to those I am most interested in at present. The first was written with the sentiment briefly expressed on a postal card, and directed...
Hereupon the T. F. was inclined to be wroth at not being recognized at once, but recollecting that the stranger could hardly be expected to detect the embryo Soph at a glance, he choked down his wrath, and calmly said...
...month, and he wears a uniform-Foreigners are always puzzled to see the connection between university learning and a uniform. But this mystery is explained by the fact that the students are civilly and criminally under the jurisdiction of the University Board. The uniform serves, then, to detect the evil-doers in case of mischief done. The students are ungrateful enough not to appreciate the beauties of this system, and the result is constant conflict with the authorities...