human
I don't think they'll erect a statue to me in the Quad, old man,
gpt
I know there isn't a fellow that won't be sorry to lose you,
human
Ah! no doubt. They've had quiet times under easy-going old Saturn, and don't fancy the prospect of Jove, with his thunderbolts, ruling in his stead. Eh?
gpt
If I could be sure of fellows being as fond of me as they are of you, I should--well, I should get something I don't expect,
human
Don't be too sure, old man, said Ponty.
gpt
But, I say, will you take a hint from a failure like me?
human
Rather. I'd only be too thankful,
gpt
Go easy with them at first. Only have one hand in an iron glove. Keep the other for some of those juniors who may turn out all right, if they get a little encouragement and aren't snuffed out all at once. You'll have plenty of work for the iron hand with one or two hornet's nests we know of. Give the little chaps a chance.