They were full of charm and promise.
"You'll be famous yet, Paul.

I always dreamed of having one famous pupil.

He was to be a college president--but a great poet would be even better.

Some day I'll be able to boast that I whipped the distinguished Paul Irving.

But then I never did whip you, did I, Paul?
What an opportunity lost! I think I kept you in at recess, however." "You may be famous yourself, Teacher.