Westby at last, in a low
voice. "You're different from what I thought you were."

Irving's low laugh of exultation sprang from the heart. "Maybe I am--and
maybe you were right about me, too. A fellow changes. A month ago, I was
wondering what use there could ever be in my studying law--trying to
practise, mixing with men--when I couldn't hold my own with a handful of
boys. For some reason, I don't feel that way any longer.--Well, that's
about all I wanted to say to you, Westby." He stood up. "Good-night."

Westby rose and shook hands. "Good-night, sir."

He passed out and quietly closed the door. Irving stood at the window,
gazing beyond the shadowy trees to the dim silver line of the pond,
touched now by the moonlight. There was a knock on the door.

"Come in," Irving called.

It was Westby again.

"Oh, Mr. Upton," he said, "I meant to tell you--I heard at Mr. Barclay's
how the Freshman game came out; I wish, if you would, you'd send your
brother my congratulations."

"Thank you, I will."

"Good-night, sir."

"Good-night."

The door closed softly. Irving turned again and pressed his forehead
against the window-pane with a smile. It was a smile not merely of
satisfaction because he had won his way at last, though he was not
indifferent to that; he was happy too because this night he felt he had
come close to Westby.

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