He retired disgusted from National public life, became Mayor of Boston, an office which he filled with much distinction, and then was called to the Presidency of Harvard, mainly because of his business capacity.

The finances of the University were then in a sad condition.

He put them on an excellent footing.

He was very fond of the boys and they of him, although he was rough and hasty in his manners.
While I was in college (although I happened to be at home that day and did not see the affair) some of the boys had got into some serious rows in Boston one Saturday.

They had undertaken to wear the Oxford cap and gown.