My dream seemed fulfilled, but after I had told Dr.Boltze and his wife the whole truth a quiet talk followed.

The former did not give up the cause as lost, though he did not spare reproaches, while his wife's wrath was directed against the informer rather than the offence committed by her favourite.
After a restless night I went to Professor Tzschirner and told him everything, without palliation or concealment.

He censured my frivolity and lack of consideration for my position in life, but every word, every feature of his expressive face showed that he grieved for what had happened, and would have gladly punished it leniently.

In after years he told me so.

Promising to make every effort to save me from exclusion from the examination in the conference which he was to call at the close of the afternoon session, he dismissed me--and he kept his word.
I know this, for I succeeded in hearing the discussion.