Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-04-11
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The Hot Supper.

We are to have hot supper in the loft
over Kinnard's store, said ajunior to Brown,
class-mate. Turkey, chickens, apple-pie
and custards, precisely at twelve. All the
class are to be there, and you won't refuse
this time,' said White. 1t is to be particu-
larly quiet and sober. You'll not regret it,
my good fellow
Well, perhaps I will CO. said his COM
panion, who had uniformly refused all invi-
tations Of this sort, to clubs, oyster suppers,
and convivialities of his fellow colegians, in
curing thereby the odious epithet ola 'stin-
gy methodist
So he handed bank-note to the Junior,
who left him in high spirits at his unlocked
forsuccess.
For nearly three years Brown had firmly
resisted every temptation Of this kind, and
his high standing as scholar, together with
an unblemished reputation and obliging dis
position, exempted him from the suspicion
and obloquy usually the reward ofsuch we'll
doing.
Congratulations were expressed, and bets
laid by the high fellows, who were surprised
as we'll as delighted, that at last the bird
was caught
tell you, said Parsons to Stone, we've
nailed him. He's coming, and no mistake.
} I've laid bet of ten dollars that he shall
drink. He can't refuse. Now remember,
mix fourth proof brandy with his port, half
and halt. saY.--.--- -
, wouldn't give ten to- se9ed Stone,-
never fear
The night was cold and starry, when
: Brown threw aside his books, adjusted his
i toilet quickly, and walkedtowards Kimard s
t store, not however, without some compunc-
e tons visiting his conscience, at the consent
d SO hastily given to be present at the supper.
r, For once, it may do no harm to see what
e these famous suppers are although | had
n much rather be on my pillow, to tell the
ot truth When he reached the store the
E. door was closed, and all was silent: but 6
t. faint light from the loft above, gave signs o
at vitality, and gently pushing open the door
to he made his way through packages ane
s. barrels to the stairs, and soon was admitted
r. to the busy group.
ne Whetted appetites in keen Decembe
tn night, seldom luxuriously indulged withil
n the precincts of colleges; various savor
of odors from the steaming dishes, togethe
ed with the cheerful faces of the co.legians VIII
IS were laying the cloth and producing fror
~, baskets and pals, the materials for the feas
nd altogether, made it scene of exhilaratior
'n After the arrangements were finished
es- the satisfaction Of all present, the leadin
lat member Of the class arose, and with moe
ds gravity initiating the doctor, rang lit
40, bell, and desired some one to say grace.
I'm, A general litter went round the tabl
ct but all involuntarily glanced at Brown, WI
an nothing daunted, instantly rose, and reve
llts emily asked the blessing Of God on the foe
at so unexpectedly provided.
an. A silence followed. Stone tried to g
Ted, off witticism upon the chaplain, but it d
IN not take. Great good humor however pl
vailed. The smoking viands were deliciol
IN ly prepared, and the repast went off vi
t IS unusual courtesy and self-restraint. 7
OF fragments soon disappeared plates, kni,
owe and forks, gathered up into baskets, a
Ky wine followed, as matter of course.
arts Parsons, who presided, bowling low
eve Brown, presented the glass, with the to
ield Good fellowship
OF Il thank you, replied Brown, no c
rarl- desires good fellowship with the pres
n so company more than myself, but as I ne
I, we drink wine, shall only damp your festiyi
ases and therefore beg leave to retire. W
nel- this he rose and proceeded towards the dc
Excl when Stone sprung forward and put the
IS be in his pocket.
1t You will not leave this room, Bro
rtui- till you have drank with US. Weonly dl
adly to good fellowship. You surely are not
tary, grabbed fellow togo off now. Come, Bro
dom, for once be merry and have good tim
Who's afraid9'
,ush- Il am not, my friend,' said Brown fir
thout as he returned to his seat, and as
Thus lieve courtesy permits me to have
ssure floor, will reply to the toast as a frat
many al brother Brown then proceeded
strain of eloquence, to address his audi
and who had before expressed the highes
II is miration for his talents-and briefly arr
light, ed his arguments in favor Of strictly
mean perance course Of life, His compar
Il this listened in silence while he alluded tt
are as scenes of disgraceful riot which had exp
II -: soma of the mamh hars af cnlleoe durin,