Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 221
orthe sake of the men who made it. But he hatedmathematics because he could not work the prob-lems; and he hated elocution because it seemed asham. Long years after, however, his training inelocution proved very useful, though it nevermade him conquer his rapid speech. More than any lessons,… … THEY HAD BOTH FAILED. speakers. Without knowing why, some of hisfriends almost worshiped him. There was an in- THROUGH FAILURE TO SUCCESS 131 tangible charm about him, —a winning playful-ness,—that made them want him with them; andyet a reserve that kept them from drawing himout. In college, by…
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