They are so proud that at the beginning I feared they would not even accord me the honour of being one of them! However, things always move on somehow, no matter what difficulties there be at the beginning.

Never mind! When one looks back at an accomplished fact the beginning is not to be seen--and if it were it would not matter.

It is not of any account, anyhow.
I heard that there was going to be a great meeting near here yesterday afternoon, and I attended it.

I think it was a success.

If such is any proof, I felt elated as well as satisfied when I came away.