TALKS WITH A KID BROTHER
lost." Those two men I told you about—one of them, of course, is done for, but the other has become a useful and respected citizen. So there's a chance even for you. I still believe in you.
Yes, the notice from the dean will surely go home—if you do. It will get there ahead of you, if it goes at all. But maybe it's not going. No, I did not say they were going to suspend you. I merely pointed out what might happen. Now, as a matter of fact, I understand that they are going to let you off because this is your first offence. Yes, that's straight. No, I had nothing to do with it. They liked the way you talked—and mean to give you a chance. Yes, I should think you would feel relieved. But remember what it means if you ever make a fool of yourself again. Remember who will be made to suffer for it. That is the reason I ask you not to let it happen again. And that is the reason, and the only reason, I believe you won't let it happen again. Your "sense of oughtness" wouldn't keep you straight any more than the fear of filling a drunkard's
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