The Scarlet Letter: Annual Publication of the Greek Letter Fraternities of Rutgers College, Volume 17

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1887
 

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Page 126 - But tell me, pray ; these implements, these articles, What are they meant for?* MET. These are — Instruments! An atmospherical geometrical scale. First, you must understand, that the atmosphere Is...
Page 172 - Nothing to build and all things to destroy. But far more numerous was the herd of such Who think too little and who talk too much. These out of mere instinct, they knew not why, Adored their fathers...
Page 171 - EPIGRAM. You beat your pate, and fancy wit will come : Knock as you please, there's nobody at home.
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