My last hours at school will always be associated with you.' "He just glanced up at me, and the glance surprised me; it was like a dog looks at one.

But my own hopes soon took possession of me again, and I can only remember being vaguely surprised by the appeal in his regard.
"When I was settled in my seat in the train, he did not say 'goodbye' and go, and leave me to my dreams; but brought me papers and things and hung about.
"The guard came and said: "'Now, sir, if you are going.' "I liked the 'Sir.' To my surprise my friend jumped into the carriage and said: "'All right, guard, I'm not going, but I shall slip out as soon as you whistle.' "The guard touched his cap and went.

I said something, I don't know what; I was a little embarrassed.
"'You will write to me, Oscar, won't you, and tell me about everything ?' "'Oh, yes,' I replied, 'as soon as I get settled down, you know.

There will be such a lot to do at first, and I am wild to see everything.

I wonder how the professors will treat me.