Word: let
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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Second, the conduct of the writer is justifiable. Let me give the instance of my friend, for whose spiritual comfort this is partly written, though partly, of course, to encourage others to go and do likewise. I will give it in his own words. He says...
...undergraduates and the authorities, and we regret exceedingly this occurrence. The most happy issue out of it which occurs to us seems to be something in the nature of a compromise. The President objects to the noise in the Yard which the "running for the Pudding" occasions; then let the running be conducted without noise. This, we understand, can be done; and this the society would willingly do in order to keep up "the custom...
Would read, if graven by her hand, let Heaven...
...Let Augustus, then, be polite to old Smudge out of policy, if for no better reason, for I imagine he has a rather hard time, and will appreciate a pleasant smile and a kind nod; and who knows but what his aid may avert a dreaded "flunk" on some impossible question? (Smudge has a genius for knowing things that most people put down as "things no fellow can be expected to know,") But, at any rate, however this may be, Augustus will have the satisfaction of having acted like a gentleman...
...curiosity is aroused. What and where is this hidden fountain? What magical properties reside in its waters? Ho! every one that thirsteth, let us clamor diligently till we can get a pump and tin dipper placed over the hallowed spot...