Word: growlers
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...little out of spirits at lunch that day, and growled at the butter; but you scolded me, as you always do, and I got cheered up in time for my afternoon recitation in history. I was called up and made a rush, and the instructor asked to see Mr. Growler after the recitation. I was delighted, - doubtless he was going to compliment...
...Growler,' said he, 'I have been much pleased with your recitations...
...what, Mr. Growler...
...Growler, I'm disappointed in you. I expect men who take my course to be willing to work. I see you are not anxious to profit by your history. Very well, sir, if you do write the thesis it won't add anything to your mark. If you don't, I shall take off twenty per cent. I mark according to the state of a man's health, the size of his head, and my general idea of the time he goes to bed. I give the highest mark to the man who gets worst used up by the course...
...Growler is an ungrateful fellow. I fear that he exaggerates slightly. I am sure all this extra work is useful, and I have the greatest confidence in the judgment of the Faculty. But what if Growler's health breaks down? I shall be to blame. It is well to be conscientious and elect hard courses, but if anybody ever asks my advice again I shall say, "If you want to get the greatest good out of your college course, and are prepared to bear the scorn of mark worshippers, take solid electives. But if you want to shine upon...