If it were the Russell of today, he would certainly understand what kind of new era his invention would bring about. But merely as a "genius student," the eighteen-year-old Russell of that year did not comprehend why his "great invention" would have such consequences.
In the beginning, when Russell, just a freshman, saw how many elderly people his invention helped, he was even somewhat inflated with pride. At that time, Sally Ruth merely covered her mouth with her fan, her eyes twinkling with amusement, as she slowly and deliberately agreed with Russell's words, saying, "Well, then we might as well wait a few more days and see what other good things the future holds."
...Looking back now, what he once thought was "the mentor's recognition" of him was actually full of sarcasm and mockery.
