"Why the curriculum?"
"That," said Regan, rising, "brings up the subject of education, which is deferred until another time. Ladies and gentlemen, good night. Who's winning? Ricketts. That's because he's said nothing. Good night, everybody."
Stover went with him.
"Tom," he said, when they came toward the campus, "do you know what I've learned to-night? I've learned what a complete ignoramus I am."
"How did you happen in?" said Regan.
Stover related the incident without mincing words.
"You're a lucky boy," said Regan, at the conclusion. "I'm glad you're waking up."
"You know I know absolutely nothing. I haven't thought on a single subject, and as for politics, and what you men talk about, I don't know the slightest thing. I say, Tom, I'd like to come around and talk with you."
"Come," said Regan; "I've had the door on the latch for a long while, old rooster."