Demi thirsted for their blood , but was appeased by hearing George and Dolly say , as they lingered a moment after her refusal : ` Really , you know , I 'm quite converted to co-education and almost wish I 'd remained here . It gives a grace to study , a sort of relish even to Greek to see charming girls at it , ' said Stuffy , who found the feast of learning so dry , any sauce was welcome ; and he felt as if he had discovered a new one . ` Yes , by Jove ! we fellows will have to look out or you 'll carry off all the honours . You were superb today , and held us all like magic , though it was so hot there , I really think I could n't have stood it for anyone else , ' added Dolly , labouring to be gallant and really offering a touching proof of devotion ; for the heat melted his collar , took the curl out of his hair , and ruined his gloves . ` There is room for all ; and if you will leave us the books , we will cheerfully yield the baseball , boating , dancing , and flirting , which seem to be the branches you prefer , ' answered Alice sweetly . ` Ah , now you are too hard upon us ! We ca n't grind all the time and you ladies do n't seem to mind taking a turn at the two latter `` branches '' you mention , ' returned Dolly , with a glance at George which plainly said , ' I had her there . ' ` Some of us do in our first years . Later we give up childish things , you see . Do n't let me keep you from Parnassus ' ; and a smiling nod dismissed them , smarting under the bitter consciousness of youth . ` You got it there , Doll . Better not try to fence with these superior girls . Sure to be routed , horse , foot , and dragoons , ' said Stuffy , lumbering away , somewhat cross with too many spreads . ` So deuced sarcastic ! Do n't believe she 's much older than we are . Girls grow up quicker , so she need n't put on airs and talk like a grandmother , ' muttered Dolly , feeling that he had sacrificed his kids upon the altar of an ungrateful Pallas . ` Come along and let 's find something to eat . I 'm faint with so much talking . Old Plock cornered me and made my head spin with Kant and Hegel and that lot . ' '
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