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Sometimes the father decides the matter himself; sometimes he or the relative who stands in loco parentis calls for a plebiscit on the subject; for such an extension of the suffrage has gradually crept even into patriarchal institutions. The family then assemble, sit in solemn conclave on the question, and decide it by vote.

"He's in flannels!" Stalky buried his head again. "Unfortunately most unfortunately I have not one with me, but my name is King, sir, a house-master of the College, and you will find me prepared fully prepared to answer for this man's action. We've seen three " "Did ye see my notice-boards?" "I admit we did; but under the circumstances " "I stand in loco parentis."

THE same familiarity may be observed by parents when corresponding with their children, with, of course, the addition of a certain amount of dignity commensurate with the fact that they are, as it were, in loco parentis.

I need not remind you that I now stand to you in loco parentis, which means in the relation of father, and you will not forget that you are to remain at Knowl until you hear further from me. 'I remain, my dear niece, your most affectionate uncle and guardian, 'P.S. Pray present my respects to Lady Knollys, who, I understand, is sojourning at Knowl.

You will kindly consider yourself in loco parentis to him, charging same to my account. On presentation of this letter, please pay Mr. Thompson's fine or go his bail, as the case may be, furnish him with pocket-money and a ticket home, and see him safely on the right train. Should the matter be more serious, wire me at once. Periodical insanity can be readily proved.

The damp, soft earth nourished its numerous brood, Terrae omni parentis alumnos, its own thirsty soul continually refreshed from springs whose sparkle we could not see, though the gurgle and ripple of their march sung out from so many hiding-places that we seemed to be "Seated in hearing of a hundred streams."

He gave me his blessing and enjoined upon me obedience to one who stood to me in loco parentis, heaved himself back on to his mule, and departed with the grooms at his heels.

He says, 'regarding you, as I do, in loco parentis to the hochgeboren Fraulein Dunbar." "Hochgeboren!" said Lucy. "My grandfather was a saddler. Tell him so, Miss Vance. Tell him the exact facts. I want no disclosures after " "After marriage?" said Jean, rising suddenly. "Then you have decided?" "I have not said that I had decided," replied Lucy calmly. Jean laughed.

It is this: any provision made by the "State" for education, must refer to the poor and otherwise unprovided, and be justified on the grounds of the State standing to these classes in loco parentis; beyond this, though the State, as to "charitable uses," may be defined parens patria, yet, as to the people at large, it has nothing to do with their education whatever.

Even with his luck, energy, and ambition, while everything was possible, nothing was secure. It seemed, therefore, as if the soulless official must eventually assume the duties of the two sympathizing friends who had originated them, and had stood in loco parentis to the constructive orphan. The mother, Mrs.