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It would be an unheard of
thing in school government if
the most atrocious outrage should
not meet with some sympathy.
But in the case cited, it found
little expression, and this fact
indicates the general character of
those who participated in the A.S.
sentiment.

Their principal breach of law, was,
absence from room in study hours.
For this some had indirect permission
and more had no permission.
The purpose of the absence was to
attend a meeting in town, for
the organization of an A.S. society
to which organization they gave
their names. Against this act
there was no school law, and they
reasoned that they might there
perform the duties of citizens as
they understood them.