My zeal lasted but a few weeks.
Ellis's never abated until his death.

He was at the head of his profession in the country in his own department, became Dean of the Harvard Medical School, and was loved and revered by his numerous pupils as by the members of his profession.
He was one of the most simple-hearted, affectionate, spotless and lovable of men.

He died of a lingering and painful disease, never losing his courage and patience, or his devoted interest in science.

Webb was exceedingly fond of his home, not being very ambitious of higher office, but content to discharge ably and faithfully and to the universal satisfaction of the profession and the public, the duty of the important place he held.

I have seen a good many public men from Maine of both parties.