I think I can get along without it, in either end of the next world.
We arrived at the College in that soaking rain, and Susy has described, with just a suggestion of dissatisfaction, the sort of reception we got.
Susy had to sit in her damp clothes half an hour while we waited in the parlor; then she was taken to a fireless room and left to wait there again, as she has stated.

I do not remember that President's name, and I am sorry.

He did not put in an appearance until it was time for me to step upon the platform in front of that great garden of young and lovely blossoms.

He caught up with me and advanced upon the platform with me and was going to introduce me.

I said in substance: "You have allowed me to get along without your help thus far, and if you will retire from the platform I will try to do the rest without it." I did not see him any more, but I detest his memory.