Edward McLaren now felt how irksome this change of name would be among his friends at the Monastery, for there he was known only as “Carl.”  But this must be met honestly, so he returned at once to his true name in all his correspondence.  Edward’s expected return to the Monastery was hailed with delight by all.  Two great loves welcomed him:  first, Alice, of course, knowing how much she had done in his decision to return to America, and that but for his love for her he probably would not have returned, gave to him her implicit confidence and all the wealth of affection contained in her womanly heart.  Then Tom, who had been bereaved sorely for four months, was in rapture; he, however, could not tolerate any name but the old one, “Carl.”  Nor was Bishop Albertson far behind these two in his expressions of affection and confidence.  All matters of business, of a secular character, were placed in Edward’s hands and his judgment was seldom overruled.  But, finally, on account of his studies, Edward had to give these up.  So with great reluctance he resigned his office as secretary.  This was greatly regretted by the bishop, but he could not conscientiously oppose it.  But at the suggestion of the retiring secretary Alice was appointed to fill the vacant place, with the promise that Edward, when possible, would render her his assistance.  And thus the collegiate year commenced.  The number of students matriculated was larger than ever before.

Edward again assumed charge of the organ and was recognized as music director of Monastery University and church.  Tom, too, was entered in the last year of the preparatory department.  Edward and he still occupied the room at the farm known as Carl and Tom’s room.  This was a great help to the boy, as they had set apart three hours each evening for their respective studies, and the elder student rendered Tom much assistance.

At the close of the year Tom passed out of the preparatory department and was admitted into the classical course, and Edward McLaren entered upon his senior year.  Edward was likewise recommended as a licentiate for the ministry.  But the committee ordered that before this should be fully granted the old custom should be observed and he should preach a “trial sermon,” and the date was set for that occasion.  If possible, this occasion was of more importance to Tom than to Edward.  He was continually referring to it and hoping that it might be a great success.  The committee had appointed Sunday afternoon as the time, and the service was announced throughout a wide territory.

The day for the sermon was clear and beautiful.  The bishop and faculty were surprised at the amount of interest shown.  Many persons remained after the morning service, having brought their luncheons with them, and, as the appointed hour, three o’clock, approached, it was seen that the college chapel would not contain the great crowd, and it was concluded that the service must be held in the auditorium of