. The varmint . tor and benevolent despot for the en-suing year. This election, coming as it did as a completesurprise to Stover, was naturally a source ofdeep gratification. His enjoyment, however,was rudely shocked when, the next morningafter chapel, the Doctor stopped him and said: Stover, I am considerably surprised at thechoice of the Kennedy House and I am not atall sure that I shall ratify it. Nothing in yourcareer has indicated to me your fitness for sucha place of responsibility. I shall have a furthertalk with Mr. Hopkins and let him know my de-cision. The Roman! Of course it was The
. The varmint . tor and benevolent despot for the en-suing year. This election, coming as it did as a completesurprise to Stover, was naturally a source ofdeep gratification. His enjoyment, however,was rudely shocked when, the next morningafter chapel, the Doctor stopped him and said: Stover, I am considerably surprised at thechoice of the Kennedy House and I am not atall sure that I shall ratify it. Nothing in yourcareer has indicated to me your fitness for sucha place of responsibility. I shall have a furthertalk with Mr. Hopkins and let him know my de-cision. The Roman! Of course it was The Roman!Of course he had been raging at the thought ofhis elevation to the presidency! Dink, forget-ting the hundred and one times he had met theFaculty in the Monday afternoon deliberations,rushed out to spread the news of The Romansvindictive persecution. Every one was indig-nant, outraged at this crowning insult to a freeelectorate. The whole House would protest enmasse if the despots veto was exercised. [344]. NOTHING IN YOUR CAREER HAS INDICATED TO MEYOUR FITNESS FOR SUCH A PLACE OF RESPONSIBILITY T*i£ MfiW TGSC FUBLIC LIBRARY THE VARMINT At the hour of these angry threats The Roman,persecutor of Dink, was actually saying to thetyrant: Doctor, I think it would be the best thing—the very best. It will bring out the manli-ness, the serious earnestness that is in theboy. What, you say that! said the Doctor, alittle impatiently, for it was only the morrowof the parade. I should think your patiencewould be exhausted. The scamp has been inmore mischief than any other boy in the incorrigibly wild! No—no. I shouldnt say that. Very highspirited—excess of energy—too much imagina-tion—thats all. Theres nothing vicious aboutthe boy. But as president, Hopkins, not as presi-dent ! No one better, said The Roman boy is bound to lead. I know whats inhim—he will rise to his responsibility. Doctor,you will see. I have never lost confidence inhim. The Doctor,
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