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From the first day of the class work J.W. found himself keen for all that was going on . There was variety enough so that he felt no weariness , and the range of new interests opened up each day kept him at constant and pleasurable attention . Without knowing just how , he was catching the Institute spirit . He walked away from the dining hall one noon with his pastor-friend , and he talked . He had to talk to somebody , and Walter Drury contrived to know of his need . `` Why , Mr. Drury , '' he said , eagerly , `` I 'm just finding out how little I know about the church and real Christian work . I thought I was something of an average Methodist boy , but if the people at home are no better than I am , I can see how being a preacher to such a bunch is a man 's job . ''