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showed their foresight and wisdom. They had provided themselves with lamps, in the expectation of just such an event as had happened. Although the few lamps could not be admired for their brilliancy, yet they satisfied the simple wants of the crowd inside, and added another and final stigma to our reputation.

Alas for the harshness of Fate! Alas for the wisdom of the Freshman! Alas for the foolishness of the Sophs