I
know his early life had a pure atmosphere, as he was an only
child and the idol of both his parents, who builded high their
hopes of his future success, and who survive this disgrace, but
are broken-hearted.
"The next case is that of the Rev. T.W., professor at the
University of ----. Mr. W. is a scholarly gentleman, affable in
his address, eloquent in his oratory, and a fine classical
scholar. He was exposed by some of his students, who, to use a
slang phrase, accused him of being a 'head-worker.' At his
examination by the faculty he confessed his weakness, and said
he could not control his unholy passion. His resignation was
accepted both by the church and the college, and he left.
"I know of a few other cases that have their peculiar traits, and
am confident that these persons did not become possessed of this
habit through the so-called 'indiscretions of youth,' as in every
case their early life was freer from contamination than that of
90 per cent. of the boys who, on reaching man's estate, have,
like myself, no desire to deviate from the old-fashioned way
formulated by our ancient sire, Adam.
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