It's no treat to me to 'and the dishes when the atmosphere's what you might call electric. . . . Did they have words? Parker shook his head impatiently. That sort don't have words, Ellen. They just sit and goggle.

The Reflect part highlights the music of the present and its main influence on the students - i.e., its impact on the students, the rockability - rock yourself to music.

After a brief and unsuccessful search, he decided it was time to start pounding the pavement.

Seiz'd by the general joy, his heart diſtends / With gentle throws; […]