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That cost thee weary hours
And at exams they were the test
Of thy developed powers.

But freshman days have flown away
Thou art a sophomore,
I see it in the look so gay
Thou didst not wear before

A sophomore - what means the term!
Why "soft no more" I ween
Yea "soft no more" but very firm
And bold, and brave, and keen.

What read you now, may I but ask,
If 'tis a question fair?
From what is given thee the last
That makes thee tear thy hair?