So ended the first lesson. The second occurred at the chance mention
of one Charlie White, a Cherryvale youth likewise a student at the
University.

"Oh, he's not very prominent," commented Pete, and his tone damned
poor Charlie for all eternity.

"Why isn't he?" asked Missy interestedly.

"Oh, I don't know--he's just a dub."

"A dub?"

"Yep, a dub." Pete had just made a "date" with Polly, so he beamed
on her benignantly as he explained further: "A gun--a dig-a greasy
grind."

"But isn't a smart person ever prominent?"

"Oh, sometimes. It all depends."

"Is Polly Currier a grind?"

"I should hope not!" as if defending the lady from an insulting
charge.

Missy looked puzzled; then asked:

"Does she ever pass?"