After all, it was a matter of no essential moment.

I consoled myself with the reflection and tried to go to sleep.

But I passed a wretched night, my head whirling with the day's happenings.
The morning papers showed me that Boyce, wishing to spare his mother, had been wise to summon me at once.

They all published an official paragraph describing the act for which he had received his distinction, and announcing the fact of his blindness.

They also gave a brief and flattering sketch of his career.