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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...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: ACCOUNTS; AS THEY ARE AND AS THEY GO HOME. | 12/5/1879 | See Source »

"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...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: ACCOUNTS; AS THEY ARE AND AS THEY GO HOME. | 12/5/1879 | See Source »

Who said, "I will pull down my vest."

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: THE ANNEX ON SUB-FRESHMEN. | 12/5/1879 | See Source »

The moon looked down, and shed her beam

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: POEMS BY EMINENT HANDS. | 11/21/1879 | See Source »

...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...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: THE PRINCETON GAME. | 11/21/1879 | See Source »