But we prefer to think that certain new and pleasing sensations in his bosom were responsible.
When the young lady teachers got together at noon that day, the question was passed around as to what was thought of Mr.Piedmont.
Those teachers whom Belton met before he entered Miss Nermal's room thought him "very nice." Those whom he met after he left her room thought him rather dull.

Miss Nermal herself pronounced him "just grand." All of the girls looked at Miss Nermal rather inquiringly when she said this, for she was understood to usually pass young men by unnoticed.

Each of the other girls, previous to seeing Belton, had secretly determined to capture the rising young orator in case his personal appearance kept pace with his acknowledged talents.

In debating the matter they had calculated their chances of success and had thought of all possible rivals.

Miss Nermal was habitually so indifferent to young men that they had not considered her as a possibility.