CHAPTER VII.
A SERMON, A SOCK AND A FIGHT.
Belton remained at Stowe University, acquiring fame as an orator and scholar.

His intellect was pronounced by all to be marvelously bright.
We now pass over all his school career until we come to the closing days of the session in which he graduated.

School was to close on Thursday, and the Sunday night previous had been designated as the time for the Baccalaureate sermon.

On this occasion the entire school assembled in the general assembly room,--the graduating class occupying the row of front seats stretching across the room.

The class, this year, numbered twenty-five; and they presented an appearance that caused the hearts of the people to swell with pride.
Dr.Lovejoy, president of the University, was to preach the sermon.