duced by class spirit; while this latter, on the other hand, prevents the clannishness and narrowness liable to result from society life. The result is a spirit which causes men to take a manly, healthy view of college mates and college life and in general to estimate men and things at their real value. This, indeed, takes away some of the charm and romance of college life, perhaps, but it fits men for the world, and Amherst men have good reason to be proud of the spirit that pervades the social life of their alma mater.
IN SOMNO VERITAS.
I DREAMED I sat in my chamber
And watched the dancing light
Of the blaze upon my hearth-stone,
And the red brands glowing bright.
I listened to the rustle
Of the flames that rose and fell,
And I dreamed I heard a whisper,
A voice I knew full well.
The room no more was lonely,
A presence sweet was there,—
A girlish figure, standing
Beside my own arm-chair.
I dreamed I spoke, and, trembling
Lest she should prove to be
The creature of a vision,
I bade her sit by me.
Her grave brown eyes she lifted,
Her dear hand placed in mine;
The air was sweet with incense
Of odorous birch and pine.
And as we watched together
Those eager, dancing flames,
We talked of days forgotten,
Called each our childish names.
I dreamed that heaven seemed nearer,
The skies a lovelier blue:
Then—was it still a vision?—
I dreamed my dream came true!
