CHAPTER XVI.

GETTING UP IN THE WORLD.

Reviewing studies—The scholar’s countersign—Step by step—How men become eminent—The idea, if not the language—Porson’s testimony—A French grenadier on the top of the pyramid—A lesson from a picture—What man has done, man may do—Kate’s promotion—Why Ronald failed—Better late than never—The Grade of Honor—A substitute for prizes—The two honorary grades—Ceremony of admission to the Grade of Fidelity—Popularity of the Grade—Exclusion from it—Difficulty of getting into the Grade of Honor—Admission ceremonies—Privileges of members—Abby called home, 286