So a fairly smooth transition to civilian life for Asa, if not for everybody else.

A very smooth transition to civilian life.

And it's quite curious because he arrives there at this very small college.

There are only about a dozen fellows, most of whom are much older than him, one of whom has been there, I think, since the late 19th century.

And he's somewhat appalled by the lack of interest in the great global conflict that's been going on.

But he has to keep his mouth shut a lot of the time.

He quickly makes himself a useful member of the college.

Isn't that right?