Ezekiel began his studies and entered college the year Daniel graduated; but the resources were running low, so low that the law had to be abandoned and money earned without delay; and hence the schoolmastership.
At no time in his life does Mr.Webster's character appear in a fairer or more lovable light than during this winter at Fryeburg.

He took his own share in the sacrifices he had done so much to entail, and he carried it cheerfully.

Out of school hours he copied endless deeds, an occupation which he loathed above all others, in order that he might give all his salary to his brother.

The burden and heat of the day in this struggle for education fell chiefly on the elder brother in the years which followed; but here Daniel did his full part, and deserves the credit for it.
He was a successful teacher.

His perfect dignity, his even temper, and imperturbable equanimity made his pupils like and respect him.