. The Ottawan . Yes, I suppose it is all for the best, sighed the Old Gym. Yet I havebeen here so long, and have witnessed so many znctories and defeats, parties andreceptions, that I cannot help but feel badly because I have to leave. You have been faithful, quoth the New Gym, as he flicked a speck of dirtfrom his new stone front, and zve wont forget you. Youve been roasted, tistrue, but deep down in the hearts of the students and alumni there is a large,warm spot for you; and, old boy, Ill try to keep up the standard you have estab- lUhed in always standing for fair play and honorable compet
. The Ottawan . Yes, I suppose it is all for the best, sighed the Old Gym. Yet I havebeen here so long, and have witnessed so many znctories and defeats, parties andreceptions, that I cannot help but feel badly because I have to leave. You have been faithful, quoth the New Gym, as he flicked a speck of dirtfrom his new stone front, and zve wont forget you. Youve been roasted, tistrue, but deep down in the hearts of the students and alumni there is a large,warm spot for you; and, old boy, Ill try to keep up the standard you have estab- lUhed in always standing for fair play and honorable competition. Why, youlook faint. Im getting zveak, whispered the Old Gym; Im afraid I—cant—lastmuch—longer. Courage, brother; dont give up; you—Ah! I fear he is dying. Speak,speak to me. Ah, he mutters. —Baker—or—Bust. Im afraid my time is coining, said the Old Bleachers, despondently. Ifthe Old Gym goes, Ill probably be next. The age of improvements is hard onlis old felloiis, but zveve been a poiver in our day. Many a game of footballand baseball have I witnessed. And many a pair of blissful young lovers haveI held on my top rozv. OTTy^JAAN
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