WHAT THE OLD GRADUATE LEARNED
Now, old graduates are notoriously inclined to resent change in the looks or character of their Alma Mater, One reason is that it somehow reminds them that they, too, are changing and growing old—though that is not what they generally say about it—but this old graduate considered himself quite open minded. "There can not be growth," said he to himself sententiously, "without change. I will not condemn; I shall inquire." He prided himself on his open mind, this old graduate.
"Little boy, come here," he called out, "little boy of tender years with the pretty hat and nice clothes, come hither and tell me about yourself."
"I am not a little boy," the other returned, "I'm a big man."
"Ah?"
"And I'm not so young as you seem to think. I'm an upper-classman."
"Oh!"
"In fact, I'm a very prominent undergraduate—every one knows who I am."
"I beg your pardon. You seem to me so
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