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"Worse than that, worse than that," groaned Jack. "It's the first of the month, and my accounts are not begun yet; the governor came down on me last month, says he 's had enough of $5 charity, $5 sundries, &c., and that in future I must keep my accounts...
"Not much; fifteen to the crew, ten for a supper in town last week, and four dollars for pool today. Of course I can't put down the two last, as, if there is anything that the head of the family abominates, it is after-theatre suppers and billiard-halls...
Who said, "I will pull down my vest."
The moon looked down, and shed her beam
...Cushings, and Morse, of Harvard, and McNair, of Princeton, made several fine plays. About ten minutes before the first three-quarters had expired, McNair got a chance for a drop-kick, and kicked a goal. The ball was then forced back to Princeton's goal; and two touch-downs were made, for safety. After a rest of ten minutes play was resumed, Harvard having the wind in her favor. The ball was soon forced to Princeton's goal; and at one time Winsor, by a fine drop-kick, missed a goal by only six inches. The game then varied, from...