. Halcyon . WE BEG TO PRESENT HERE THE CUSTOMARYEXCUSE FOR LIVING. •i,jSiia»^>-„. preface. ^^?^HE supreme moment for which we have lived and longed, the^^^ moment which should grant us the opportunity to redress wrongsand punish oppression, to retaliate against and explain all things inour own Halcyon, has at last presented itself, but with it, alas ! comes amodification of our wicked intentions. We find ourselves forgiving slander-ous epitaphs of former days, and endeavoring strenuously to avoidunpleasantries in the future. A spirit of peace and good-fellowship seemsto oerspread us as we s
. Halcyon . WE BEG TO PRESENT HERE THE CUSTOMARYEXCUSE FOR LIVING. •i,jSiia»^>-„. preface. ^^?^HE supreme moment for which we have lived and longed, the^^^ moment which should grant us the opportunity to redress wrongsand punish oppression, to retaliate against and explain all things inour own Halcyon, has at last presented itself, but with it, alas ! comes amodification of our wicked intentions. We find ourselves forgiving slander-ous epitaphs of former days, and endeavoring strenuously to avoidunpleasantries in the future. A spirit of peace and good-fellowship seemsto oerspread us as we suppliantly lay our little volume at your feet to betrodden on or admired. We beseech you to receive it graciously, and ifour jokes—or call them what you will—are too copious for your compre-hension, or if they are too juvenile to court your mirth, lay it aside gently,and regret the mistake made by our beloved class in its selection of you are unable to interpret allusions to yourself as friendly and respectfulsuggestions, we have failed in our attempt at clearnes
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