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Madame B--. A few years later, she will obtain a position as teacher of French in one of the colleges in the South. Here, she will not only instruct her pupils how to read and speak French, but she will also imprint upon their youthful minds many things of a more practical nature, as for example, "always be on time." It is hardly necessary to say that the strength of her precepts is increased by her good example, for she will practice what she preaches." QU'est-ce que c'est, Etta? Is it really so that j'OU are teaching Frmch? 011, I Suppose it is just because you were so fond of Madame. "Although last and least, Virgie Williams will be able to hold her own among her classmates, and, in fact, will far surpass many of them, especially those of the Music Department. Possessing considerable talent for the above-named art, she will take advantage of every opportunity to improve herself in this direction, and will make much progress. Especially during her last year at W. M. C. will she make great advance, and, alas! a deep impression also upon her teacher. It may seem strange that an artist so great should succumb to the charms of a maid so small, but Cupid's ways are often strange." Well, if that doesn't beat all! The idea of Virgie marrying Prof. S--! But I remember now tha.t she had to change her teachers on account of the marks he gave her. I suppose she was afraid the other students would be jealous. So this is the explanation of his partiality-is it? My! it seems strange to think that little Fluffy is married. And, by the way, I wonder what became of her soldier boy-the one that was in the First Maryland. Poor fellow! I guess he fell into oblivion when compared with the charming young musician. "In I909, the largest and most beautiful house on Fifth Avenue, New York, will be that of Nicholas Willis. After graduating with second highest honor in the Class of '99, Nick will become a broker on Broadway. But because of his excellent business qualities in a few years he will become immensely wealthy and will retire from business. Society will throw open her arms to him then; of course, and Nick, socially inclined, will gladly enter them. His graceful carriage, his composed manner, his low, sweeping bows, and especially his excellent dancing will strike envy to every heart of the select class of New York .. Were it not for the loving care of his mother. who presides over his man- sion, Nick's many engagements and late hours would cause his health to break down, for not only will he be entertained, but his home will be constantly full of his many friends. His receptions will be noted the world over, especially the one that he shall give in honor of his classmates in reward for the one they gave him in his Junior Year. Nick will probably never marry. He will be so fickle and will love all the opposite sex so much that he can never decide as to the one he loves best." 73