The discussion was over the question as to whose turn it was to use the coffee-cup that morning.

One boy won the case by proving that for three mornings he had not had an opportunity to use the cup at all.
But gradually, with patience and hard work, we brought order out of chaos, just as will be true of any problem if we stick to it with patience and wisdom and earnest effort.
As I look back now over that part of our struggle, I am glad to see that we had it.

I am glad that we endured all those discomforts and inconveniences.

I am glad that our students had to dig out the place for their kitchen and dining room.

I am glad that our first boarding-place was in the dismal, ill-lighted, and damp basement.