Word: letting
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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Will was the first to let fly a shaft: "Say, Ned, do you see that effulgent bald-head two seats in front?" "Yes." "Well, do you know why that's like our college bell?" I gave it up. "Because it's got a good open clear(r)ing, and is probably not easily turned." We thought this a pretty good shot, and watched the effect. It certainly made an impression, but there wasn't that encouraging ripple of merriment that we desired. It was now my turn: "Can you tell me, Will, why that bald-head is a bad debtor...
...have let his story stand. I am surprised to find how clear it is; how grave a case, indeed, he has made out against me. For so "the gods make mock at us," as he himself has said...
...attends the meetings at which Directors are chosen, or makes any effort to aid the board by promptly reporting to them all deficiencies. If there be any members of the Harvard Dining Association who have any reason to desire a change in the conduct of the Hall, let them participate in the election of officers shortly to be held, or else for ever after hold their peace...
...strange lesson which her silence teaches the young men of to-day. Let us hope that a year hence the day may not be allowed to pass by without some grateful recognition of Harvard's honored dead...
...Nine was well supported last Saturday: let this support continue, and we shall not feel ashamed of our record. We are sure that those who accompanied the Nine do not regret having done so. The cause of our defeat was very evident. Do not accuse us of attributing it to "hard luck." Mr. Folsom did not pitch with his usual skill, and by his wild pitches and Yale's heavy batting, the game was lost. Considering what a strong pitcher Mr. Hutchinson is, our Nine did very good work at the bat. We have no cause to feel discouraged...