He had no club, ruler, or whip, but appealed directly to the hearts of every young man and young lady in the room.

Whatever he should do, he would at least show to the people of this place that this school could be governed.

He spoke thus and feelingly at times, yet with perfect dignity he displayed that executive ability which in after years made him such a prominent man.

Of course the people, especially the boys, had heard fine words spoken before, and at once a little smile seemed to flit across the faces of the leading spirits in past rebellions.
"The work of the forenoon began, when a lad of sixteen placed a marble between his thumb and finger, and, with a snap, sent it rolling across the floor.

As the tall and handsome teacher saw this act, he arose from his seat, and, without a word, walked toward the lad.
"'Get up, sir,' he said.
"The lad looked at him to see if he was in earnest; then he cast his eyes toward the large boys to see if they were not going to take up his defense.
"'Get up, sir,' said the teacher a second time, and he took him by the collar of his jacket as if to raise him.