I swallowed it, and with a burning face, petitioned for help in my studies.
To such sight as I had at that instant he appeared laughing outrageously.

It was a composed smile 'Right,' he said; 'you shall have help in a settled course.

Certain Professors, friends of mine, at your University, will see you through it.

Aim your head at a star--your head!--and even if you miss it you don't fall.

It's that light dancer, that gambler, the heart in you, my good young man, which aims itself at inaccessible heights, and has the fall--somewhat icy to reflect on! Give that organ full play and you may make sure of a handful of dust.