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Patterson Greeves wants nothing to do with his daughters—then both arrive at his door. Will a young woman's faith forge bonds where none exist? Views: 128
Through a half-open window the words came floating softly into the ears of Professor Lee, and he smiled as he thought of the real affection and seeming irreverence of the boys. Though his hair was white with years, his heart was very youthful.[13]He liked young men, and sympathized with them. He entered heartily into both their work and play. He enjoyed their fun, approved of their games, and was the champion of athletics at Concord. But the doubtful sport of hazing he detested with his whole soul, and did not hesitate to say so.Every one was aware of his feeling on this subject, but there were few who knew why it was so deep. In a distant city, confined in an asylum for the insane, Professor Lee’s only brother had lived for years, an imbecile. His condition was the direct result of injuries received at the hands of college hazers in his youth.With this sorrow shadowing his life, it is not strange that hazing was an object of horror and hatred in Professor Lee’s thoughts.The party of students, now headed by Parmenter and Lee, passed on across the campus, still singing. From the shadows of North College the tall figure of a young man emerged and came toward them. In the bright moonlight he was recognized at once as Van Loan, a man who had recently entered the Freshman class, coming from another college.He had brought with him a reputation for mental ability and physical strength that gave him at once a prominent position among his fellows. But he was inordinately vain. He did not hesitate to boast of his wealth, of his aristocratic lineage, and of his superior attainments.There is no community so thoroughly democratic[14] as a community of students; and while Van Loan’s real ability met with the respect it deserved, his vanity and arrogance made him obnoxious.To-night he was dressed in the height of fashion. His costly clothes were a perfect fit. But the articles of ornament and apparel which particularly attracted the attention of the Sophomores who approached him were his high silk hat and his heavy cane.It was an unwritten law among the students at Concord College that Freshmen should not wear silk hats or carry canes before reaching their third term. Any violation of this law was sure to bring on a class rush, in which the winning side secured and preserved the offensive articles of costume as trophies and emblems of their victory.Yet here was a Freshman, in the midst of the second term, approaching a group of Sophomores with a cane in his hand and a silk hat on his head! Apparently he saw danger ahead of him, for he stopped a moment.“What is it?” asked some one in the group, as they came up to Van Loan.“It must be Wilson’s dummy come to life,” replied another. Wilson was the college tailor.Van Loan heard these uncomplimentary remarks, and his face flushed with anger. He started boldly on, turning to the right as if to pass by the group. But half a dozen Sophomores intercepted him.[15]“What do you fellows mean by this impertinence?” he asked, curtly.“We mean,” replied Parmenter, “that Freshmen are not yet allowed to carry sticks or wear ‘plugs.’ As you came here recently, from a one-horse college, perhaps you were not aware of this rule. If not, we shall be pleased to escort you to your room, where you can lay these highly objectionable articles of apparel away, and let them grow with your growth until it is time for you to wear them. But if you have knowingly and deliberately violated our rule, we—”“What business is it of yours what I carry or wear?” interrupted Van Loan, hotly. “Stand aside and let me pass, or some one will get hurt!”“Having declined our offer to escort you to your room,” continued Parmenter, coolly, “we shall be obliged to ask you to deliver up to us at once the articles I have named.”“You shall not have them!” replied Van Loan, savagely. “I dare any one of you to come and get them. I dare all of you to take them away! You are co Views: 128
“This Mad, Mad Love…” USA Today Bestselling Author, Kahlen Aymes, offers her most beloved 4 book series in a special holiday edition (complete romance box set) which also includes a bonus Christmas outtake! The Remembrance Trilogy follows the powerful and passionate connection that begins as a friendship between Ryan Matthews and Julia Abbott, and grows into a passionate, profound, soul-stirring, and unconditional love. Beloved by readers, The Remembrance Trilogy, & Prequel, is touted as one of the most transcendent love stories in modern contemporary romance. You'll be sucked in from page one, because this is the type of love story we all dream of. Prequel: Before Ryan Was Mine: When Ryan meets Julia at Stanford, he instantly realizes she will change his life but the impact of falling in love with your best friend becomes a struggle of wanting the chance at love, but being unwilling to risk losing the friendship that means so much. Book #1, The Future of Our Past: When Ryan leaves for medical school, the pair is forced to face the reality of being apart from the one person who means the most in their world. When you love someone this much, is a chance at romance worth the risk of losing them? Book #2: Don’t Forget to Remember Me: In the heart-breaking second installment, tragedy threatens to destroy all Ryan and Julia have built. Ryan is pushed to the limit when his quest to protect Julia could mean he will lose her forever. Book #3: A Love Like This: When guilt and obligation intrude on Ryan and Julia’s incredible love, each must come to terms with something that threatens to rip them apart, and what they are each willing to sacrifice for the other. Don’t miss the heart-stopping conclusion to one of the most romantic series you’ll ever read. Every Time ~ A heartwarming Christmas BONUS Outtake that takes place after the series ends. You will live and breathe Ryan and Julia’s story right along with them. It’s the kind of epic love that so many dream of, but so few find.** Views: 128
From the Amazon Bestselling Rocker Series, Sand & Clay... In this heart warming romantic comedy novella, rockstar Logan Clay is back with all his bandmates and friends as they travel to his parent's home in East Haven, Connecticut for Christmas. The snowy holiday is heavy with questions about the future and everybody is looking for different answers. Logan is debating the next steps in his relationship. Caroline needs to decide on a career and learn to stand on her own. Aralia is lost and looking for a purpose in her life. Dylan is hiding secrets behind a playboy facade. Over the course of the holiday, tears are shed, hearts are broken, laughter is at an all time high, and new relationships are formed. Everybody has questions, but only some will find their answers Views: 128
Adam Smith's The Wealth of Nations was first published in 1776 and almost instantly was recognized as fundamental to an understanding of economics. It was also recognized as being really long and as P. J. O'Rourke points out, to understand The Wealth of Nations, the cornerstone of free-market thinking and a book that shapes the world to this day, you also need to peruse Smith's earlier doorstopper, The Theory of Moral Sentiments. But now you don't have to read either, because P. J. has done it for you. In this hilarious work P. J. shows us why Smith is still relevant, why what seems obvious now was once revolutionary, and how the division of labour, freedom of trade and pursuit of self-interest espoused by Smith are not only vital to the welfare of mankind, they're funny too. He goes on to establish that far from being an avatar of capitalism, Smith was actually a moralist of liberty. As P. J. says, 'It's as if Smith, having proved that we can all have more money, then went on to... Views: 128
Two weeks, four friends and one big bucket list of secrets to unravel... Brand NEW from the bestselling author of What If? and What Now? - Pre-Order Now! Val Murray and her best friend, Josie had been planning a 'Thelma and Louise' bucket list style holiday. Now Josie is gone, and Val needs to make the trip before it's too late. But Val doesn't want to do it alone, so she enlists the help of her nieces, Carly and Carole, and their best pal, Jess, who jump at the chance to join Val on a trip of a lifetime. What Val doesn't realise is that Carly, Carole and Jess are all at turning points in their own lives, nursing crushing secrets, lies and betrayals. Somewhere between Los Angeles, Las Vegas and New York they all hit a crossroads and have to decide if they want to return to the lives they left behind or let Josie's last wishes take them on a brand new adventure. Praise for Shari... Views: 128
