Word: waistcoats
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...waistcoat crushed...
...could put into the heart of mortal man was depicted in my countenance. I fell at the feet of the brutal wild man, and implored him to restore me to my Linda. "Linda," said he, - his face wore a far-away, dreamy expression; his heart beat violently against his waistcoat pocket, and caused his watch-chain to swing to and fro, - "Linda," said he; then suddenly recollecting himself...
...particle of knowledge acquired before the subject came to college; the present tense of the verb video and the multiplication-table were all that could be distinguished. The Senior's dress was very elegant, and is now in the Morgue awaiting identification. It consists of tight blue trousers, a waistcoat with red spots, and a neatly cut jacket marked "Poole and Co., makers, London." If you recognize any acquaintance of yours by this, let me know, and I will inform the police...
...following interesting information comes from one of those glasses of fashion, the Western newspapers. This time it is the Cincinnati Gazette: "An innovation upon the invariable rule that the trousers must be lighter than the coat and waistcoat, introduced by the members of the Coaching Club in New York last season, finds but little favor. Neutral tints are chosen for calling, and pale shades, especially putty color, for evening wear on occasions when white is not de rigueur...
...does not wear the college costume will not be regarded as a student. The regulation coat consists of red serge, cut in long-tailed frock pattern, and having on the back, in large gold lines, the inevitable shield of the University, with "In Vino Veritas" plainly stamped thereupon. The waistcoat is of white flannel, buttoning behind, without watch-pockets. A narrow yellow braid will run around the collar, - yellow being emblematical of humility...