Kaleidoscope . be those that aver that his hand was steady, but of this there isno sure warrant. At least he smiled bravely and read what was written therem,and when lie had done, he put the letter again into the envelope and this into hispocket, declaring that he had received an invitation to meet the Faculty at fouroclock. And Van Bibber offered to be his companion, saying that he would will-ingly suffer one more adventure in such pleasant company. Here, adds theingenuous author, ends the story of Stokes Brown, Janitor, and the Official En-velopes, and what the young men in great coats did a
Kaleidoscope . be those that aver that his hand was steady, but of this there isno sure warrant. At least he smiled bravely and read what was written therem,and when lie had done, he put the letter again into the envelope and this into hispocket, declaring that he had received an invitation to meet the Faculty at fouroclock. And Van Bibber offered to be his companion, saying that he would will-ingly suffer one more adventure in such pleasant company. Here, adds theingenuous author, ends the story of Stokes Brown, Janitor, and the Official En-velopes, and what the young men in great coats did afterward, whether they assem-bled with the Faculty and what entertainment they received at their handf, and howit all fared in the end—of all these things he has no word to say, nor could I find any-where any further mention of these young gentlemen. The next story, says thisexasperating historian, deals with matters of material prosperity, and is entitledThe Gasolene Engine and the Porcelain Lined Bath 8i
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