This friend was the first person he heard pray spontaneously (without reading out of a prayer book) and Richard soon learned to follow his example. BNCI
Many of the teachers began acting the same way, believing the Headmaster might punish them too if they didn't follow his example. BNCI
It did the rector's heart good to see a man among his small flock, and he hoped that others might follow his example. BNCI