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...entertaining. It follows very closely the track of its predecessor in the general plan, and even in such a small matter as the name of the hero. He is described as a "fresh, frank, noble-looking young fellow, full six feet tall, with an honest face, bright eyes, and thick, curling, chestnut hair," and is introduced talking with a "fine-looking young man, with dark side-whiskers," and "a smile which was strangely winning." They are sub-Freshmen who enter, agree to chum without having seen each other before, and whose adventures, together with those of about a dozen others...
...considerately leaves me one small coin, value unknown. Several men gather around, and talk to me in the heathenish dialect of the country. I conclude to go no farther to-day, and tell them so. They seem satisfied, yet make no reply. Splendid scenery, although a thick fog, which has suddenly settled down upon us, renders the prospect somewhat indistinct...
...place of working dogs and dahlias in worsted. Elect a course of reading for a series of formal calls. Elect a little self-control for screaming at a snake." Is it possible that these students are otherwise than simple in their dress; that they wear aught but waterproofs and thick shoes? Is it possible that there are any walls in Pough-keepsie over which they are assisted...
...table beside in the thick-crowded street...