Word: pike
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...SCENE, Pike's stable. - Funny Freshman (to hostler, who is rubbing down his horse). - "Pat, I'm afraid you're currying favor with that horse...
...calling your athletic friends "old fellow," and bow graciously to Seniors; if not, another path is open to you. Those of your friends who are in must be greater friends than ever. Add "old boy" where you formerly said "old fellow." If they have a passion for driving, order Pike's drag, and stick to them like a mustard plaster. Of course you may have to pay for the team, but do not mind, it will be money well invested, - and above all things never haggle over expense if you want to be popular...
...Pike's, and for your moonshine...
...distinguish between Caporal and Vanity Fair cigarettes by smelling the smoke; I call all the College officials by their first names; I am a good judge of a meerschaum pipe; have a large bill at Pike's; know all the actresses in Boston by sight, and am rumored to be personally acquainted with a leading star; I can distinguish between claret, burgundy, cider, and champagne; I can criticise a woman's dress, and can retail all the latest Boston scandal, and am considered to be one of the best card-players in the College. There, sir, read that list through...