The people saw the terrible frown on his face, and the president heard the revengeful words, and all feared that the incident was not closed.
Belton hurried out of the speakers' room and hastily ran to the city to purchase a pistol.

Having secured it, he came walking back at a furious pace.

By this time the exercises were over and friends were returning to town.

They desired to approach Belton and compliment him, and urge him to look lightly on his humorous finale; but he looked so desperate that none dared to approach him.
The president was on the lookout for Belton and met him at the door of the boys' dormitory.

He accosted Belton tenderly and placed his hand on his shoulder.