But this blow at the very life of the university and from its friends! He could not even lift himself enough to look to his God; it seemed to him that God had gone on a far journey.
Scarborough, watching him, was profoundly moved.

"If at the end of three months you wish Ranger to resign," said he, "I shall see to it that he does resign.

Believe me, doctor, I have not taken this course without considering all the possibilities, so far as I could foresee them." The old president, impressed by his peculiar tone, looked up quickly.
"There is something in this that I don't understand," said he, searching Scarborough's face.
Scarborough was tempted to explain.

But the consequences, should he fail to convince Hargrave, compelled him to withhold.

"I hope, indeed I feel sure, you will be astonished in our young friend," said he, instead.