Word: survivor
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...WILY old cat, having by her vigorous efforts well thinned out a colony of mice, had one day got within her reach a certain young mouse, almost the last survivor of his race. He begged the feline for his life and liberty. "I am," said he, "very young, and have never tried to escape or outwit you. I have an interest in the continuance of our species, and although you may devour me now, there will be no gratification in having exterminated...
...result of this rule will be that every boat but one will win a flag. Another flag can then be bought, the means being raised by a subscription, and presented to the remaining boat, as being the sole survivor of the N. E. P. R. A. Thus each will have its flag, and all be happy...