THE COLLEGE AND THE CIRCUS
with spirit or athletic ability will be drawn hither? And then, how shall we be able to cope successfully with universities three and four times our size, as in our glorious past? [Loud yells.] Last year Reddy Armstrong was almost killed by a cruel blow on the head at the hand of a half-civilized Mexican. Is it or is it not our duty to avenge him? ["Yes! That's the stuff!" Even if necessary with our blood? [Some of them laughed, but others applauded seriously.] Let those who will, skulk at home—and no doubt they have good reasons; I make no insinuations—with cowards and Gospel sharks; but let all who are true sons of their glorious Alma Mater, all who would live up to her past record of bravery—not alone in athletic contests, but in every war of our country's history—come forth and avenge the honor of our college. [Applause. He had them on the run now.] Who dares say we shall not? ["No one!"] Who will stay at home like a coward? ["No one!"] We must teach these ruffians their place! ["Right!"] We must teach the Faculty
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