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I had read a few pages more, when my attention was again distracted by a pair of eyes, - large, deep, lustrous eyes. They walked over to the opposite table and registered. Then they surveyed the room, looking up and down, falling here and there, and withering "dig" after "dig" with...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: A GRIND. | 11/23/1877 | See Source »

There was no rest for me after this. Gentlemen in squeaky boots patrolled the room; other gentlemen came in with parties of ladies, and all talked in hoarse whispers which echoed through the hall; men with arms full of books crossed and recrossed the room with heavy tread; proctors, accompanied...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: A GRIND. | 11/23/1877 | See Source »

In the mean time I thought I would sit down and write a sheet or two to put forth my happy idea to the college world.

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: A HAPPY THOUGHT. | 11/23/1877 | See Source »

JUST at present there are not so many men joining the Athletic Association as could be wished. We advise all those who intend to enter for the winter and spring meetings to put down their names immediately, as it will add very much to the convenience of the officers.

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: BREVITIES. | 11/23/1877 | See Source »

At first Yale kept the ball well toward their opponents' goal-line, and at one time nearly succeeded in kicking a goal from the field. Before the first half of the game was over, however, they were forced back, and Atkinson, by a brilliant rush, obtained a touch-down for...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: FRESHMAN FOOT-BALL. | 11/23/1877 | See Source »