The Battalion. (College Station, Tex.) 1893-current, December 01, 1903, Image 16

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THE BATTALION
about the hall. Then he at once becomes lost as to how to
start. He must have introductions to the ladies before he
can secure dances with them, and to get those introductions
is another problem he has to solve, and with not much time
to do it. He finally decides to stroll down around the groups
and fish for an introduction. Accordingly he assumes a
bold face, puts his hands in his pockets, and tries to appear a
veteran ‘‘society man.” He paces up to a small crowd of
ladies with their beaux, halts within a step or two of them,
and listens attentively to what they are talking about. Find
ing no one will notice him, tie walks around on the other
side, keeping about his usual distance from them. If he is
not noticed after he has taken several new positions, he
walks off to another group, going through the same maneu
vers. Sometimes this worthy Freshman has to visit in like
manner nearly every group in the hall before an opportunity
presents itself for an introduction; and frequently he is on
the point of giving it up, when a more experienced cadet
friend sees him and comes to his rescue. Stepping aside he
gets his Freshman by the arm, pulls him up before the fair
maiden he was talking to, at the same time saying, “Miss
, allow me to introduce you to my friend, Mr. .”
The awkward Freshman makes a great bow, forces a smile
to his face, and begins to ransack his brain for something to
say. He has thus far been successful getting into society,
but this is the hardest part yet; what shall he talk about?
If the lady appreciates the position of the one she is talking
to, she comes to his rescue, and finally gets the bewildered