Another important influence in the educational life of the school was Augustus Muhlenberg Swift. “Gussie” Swift, as he was called, had entered St. Paul’s as a small boy and during his school years had spent many of his vacations with the Rector and Mrs. Coit, his mother having died when he was quite young. When Dr. Coit was in England in 1868 he arranged with the Rev. Derwent Coleridge, a son of the poet Coleridge, to tutor Augustus Swift. Instead of going to a university, Swift remained with Coleridge for four years. Swift became well read in the classics and English literature, and also had opportunities for training his fine baritone voice. In 1873 he returned to St. Paul’s as a master, bringing an atmosphere of art and beauty to a school which had been accustomed to severe simplicity. Swift was humorous, amusing, and kind. He taught History and English, and awakened an enthusiasm for learning among many boys. He delighted to give dramatic recitations and to act. At all school entertainments he took a leading part. He was musical and artistic and rendered valuable service in the choir. Augustus Swift and James Knox together shed a bright and warm glow over the school and brought the Fine Arts to St. Paul’s in the early days.