"Not the high markers and the gospel sharks?" said Stover, too amazed to choose the classic line.
"Sh!" said the Roman, laying his finger on his lips.
Stover felt as though he held the secret of kings.
"And now, John," said The Roman in a matter-of-fact tone, "since you are behind the scenes, one thing more. The real teacher, the real instructor, is not I, it is you. We of the Faculty can only paint the memory with facts that are like the writing in the sand. The real things that are learned are learned from you. Now, forgive me for being a little serious. You are a leader. It is a great responsibility. They're all looking up at you, copying you. You set the standard; set a manly one."
"I think, sir, I've tried to do that—lately," said Stover, nodding.
"And now, in the House—bring out some of the younger fellows."
"Yes, sir."
"There's Norris. Perhaps a little serious talk—only a word dropped."
"You're right, sir; I understand what you mean."
"Then there's Berbecker."