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The Adventures of a Freshman

ILLUSTRATIONS

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From drawings by Fletcher Ransom

The First Encounter with the Sophomores

"You big, green Freshman from Squeedunk.... We'll give you just five seconds to take off that ugly hat, and if you don't——"

After the Rush

In walked ... the little Sophomore, and behind him a very big Sophomore. Young recognised him as the one....

Hazing

"Now both sit up on your haunches and chatter awhile."

The Hero of the Bell-Clapper

Lee was one of the most prominent and popular men in the class.

"Meek Butt of all Classes!"

Before curfew rang in Old North at the close of that day, the whole college was talking about it.

"The Invincibles"

They had a dignified negro waiter, and they dined in the evening and it all seemed very fine and luxurious.

2 a.m.

However, after saying good night ... he would sneak off to his room, tie a wet towel around his head, and pole....

The Meeting

"I don't know, mother," he said slowly, "I don't know...."

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