The Gay Boys of Old Yale!; A Book of Wit and Humor Showing the Scrapes & Escapes of College Life and How the Boys Go It at New Haven (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1869 Excerpt: ...the defendant is Well aware that I do it out of no ill-feeling toward him, but hoping that it may fcenetit him in the end, and more especially our society. "My friend Joggles is well aware why I second the motion. Our past conversation, upon the subject now under consideration, assures me that the gentleman understands the purport of the move. Although we are wisely told that each one has his fate already decided by nature when he is born, I do not believe that his mother ever gave him. birth -o become a devoted follower if Bacchus--in the eud, a fallen victim to the intoxicating cup. No--far from it; yet the whimsicality of thehuman heart oftentimes causes me to say--appearances are against kirn--that everybody loves my friend--that he is known to be a brilliant scholar, and a right-up-and-down A No. 1 kind of a fellow, is a living fact; yet, the members of this society--throwing overboard the Faculty and the public in general--know full well the dangers which surround him, and of an early grave that afcits him, should he still eling to the charming, yet damnable embraces of the god Bacchus. But I am glad that Joggles is here to speak for himself." "And I'll bet fifteen cents he'll answer the charges," spitefully interrupted Jim, as Steve took his seat. "Steve, you never drink, do you?" sarcastically inquired She-cargo. "Not to excess," was the laconic reply. " At this time Joggles had gained the floor, having remained quiet through the debate. Undoubtedly he had expected the blow, and was ready to receive it. As he stood up before the society, with about "three light horns" of brandy on board, (it took a dozen to get him. "fashionably tight,") all smiled. He looked calm and sincere, but...