But, as I frequently was in the room
Whilst Strader was engaged in showing him
What further needs his plan of work involved,
All my objections swiftly lost their force.
Aye full of spirit, with the keenest sense
For all things possible and purposeful,
He yet was ever heedful that the end
Should issue reasonably from the work;
Ne’er would he anything for granted take.
He held himself quite as a mystic should;