[R.B.] Whilst Little Paul, Convalescing, Was Staying Close Indoors, And His Boisterous Classmates Paying Him Visits, With Fresh School-Notes And Surprises, - With Nettling Pride They Sprung The Word "Athletic," With Much Advice And Urgings Sympathetic Anent "Athletic Exercises." Wise As Lad Might Look, Quoth Paul: "I've Pondered O'Er That 'Athletic,' But I Mean To Take, Before That, Downstairic And Outdooric Exercises."