Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1857-05-20

his manners reserved In his intercourse and
strict in deportment. Possessing these prin-
ciples so much at variance with our g prank
ing band" he fell under that dreaded appel
Iation green" and Consequently vas regar-
ded as q fit subject for their widest schemes.
But 80 sedulous was he to his duties-so
closely did he remain at his room, that al.
though he had been at College mere than a
week, no device could have any effect upon
him. At last novel plan was formed, which
promised to be successful. OF the originator
of which, you have already been told
"Glenn," exclaimed Tom as he carelessly
drew chair to the FIRE, why my good fel-
low, you are perfect recluse. Shut up in
this lonesome and eremitical place-ming
ling none In society -associating but little
with your fellow stNdHnts with no mental
or physIcar reiaxatIon,I I Seriously fear you
will soon become an inmate of the Lunatic
Asylum"
"Mr. NJ, really believe there is some
truth in what you say" and
"Some truth did you say" (said Tom in
terrupting him) to be sure there is; and al
ready l can begiE to see the effects of what
l have been telling you, in the care worn eye;
the pallid cheek, and pale tremor spread
over your countenance. You should pay the
utmost regard to this matter, for recollect
that misery and regret are necessary conse-
quents of our enfeebled mind and debilitated
constitution; and as am going to take a
jaunt to night to see company of Indians,
l would be most happy to have you accompa-
ny me-"
GA company of Indiansp exclaimed Glenn
in surprise. 81 thought there were no In
dians in this section of the country"
|
they are merely travelling about making a
few exhibitions and they are, so l am told
an exact resemblance ofthe aborigines-they
present no doubtquite novel aspect. Come
without further ceremony, let's be going, fol
it is getting late" Unsuspieions Of any In
trique against him. Howell Glenn needed
no other persuasion, but taking his hat, the
two boys quietly left the room. 1t was a
beautiful night-such as sentimental lovers
would delight to enjoy in chanting love-sick
Understanding most touchingly on the
beauties of nature-making most prominent
Luna's silver beams-the mellow scintilla
tions of the starry host, etc.
But to proceed; our heroes travelled brisk
ly on and soon the glittering fires and sylvan
tents of the savages appeared in view
II wonder" remarked Glenn if there is NJ
danger in going up there-I do not see them
Danger p said Tom certainly not the1
would not, for the world, harm you-they
are merely supping in their tents: Let's pro
ceed. A few minutes walk brought them
within few yards Of the tents, when sud
denly vollies rent the air, and Tom M. fell
senseless by the side of his companion
Glenn was confounded by this unexpected
occurrence, but quickly recovering his better
judgment, and discovering the artifce tha
had been played upon him, he muttered tx
| could take care OF une uend. 30 5oizing
the apparently lifeless Tom, he took up hi
march for home, and on arriving at the brinl
of large pond, short distance of, his mus
cular powers were successfully called int
requisition and poor Tom was soon raise
, from the dead, and experienced the sad re
ality that he was out Of his native elemen
Q and undergoing thorough ablution in tn
/ pond. His associates (for they were not In
: dians) rushed from their places of concea
o ment, and rent the air with uproarious burst
Q of laughter as they viewed the unfortunat
Tom struggling to regain the shore.
< Howell Glenn was no longer regarded 6
4 green, but ever afterward was quietly pc
Q mitted to pursue his business, while To
3 M-was made the butt of ridicule, ar
: constantly subjected to the taunts of his fe
! low students Tom keenly felt these insult
Q and finally left the Institution. and repairt
!. to distant College, where the fame of b
O exploits had not yet reached.