“I should like to go after I’ve squared accounts with myself. Nothing will do me good until then.”
Mr. Dean stood up; his groping hands found Lester’s shoulders. “Not until we find out how weak we are do we know what we must do to become strong,” he said. “You’ve found out; you’ve begun to build yourself up. I’d trust you anywhere now, Lester, at any time.”
CHAPTER XVIII
RELINQUISHMENT
Lester walked with rapid steps to the house of Professor Worthington. Now that he had decided what to do he was in haste to get it done. He found Professor Worthington at home and within a few moments had made a complete confession.
“I shouldn’t have expected such a thing as that from a man of your caliber,” said Professor Worthington. “You’ve just been elected first marshal of your class, haven’t you?”
“Yes, sir. I’m going to resign.”
“On account of this thing?”
“Yes, sir.”