Brown said
that he had, indeed, been present during the sad affair, that he had, in
fact, to his eternal humiliation and regret, aided and abetted it; but
he delicately hinted that the prime responsibility rested on the
shoulders of the other student. Rather unwisely, perhaps, West pressed
him to disclose the name of his collaborator. (Brown afterwards, to
square himself with the students, alleged "intimidation.") A youth whom
we may describe as Jones was mentioned, and later, in the august private
office, was invited to tell what he knew of the disorder. Henceforward
accounts vary. Jones declared to the end that the president promised a
light punishment for all concerned if he would make a clean breast. West
asserted--and who would doubt his statement?--that he had made no
promise, or even a suggestion of a promise, of any kind. Be that as it
may, Jones proceeded, though declining to mention any other name than
his own. He declared positively that the idea of hazing the freshman had
not originated with him, but that he had taken a culpable part in it,
for which he was heartily sorry.
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