As one might imagine Hermite was very disturbed to learn that Stieltjes had been ruled out after an offer had been made to him because of his lack of a degree.
Bilang isang maaaring magpalagay Hermite ay lubhang nabalisa upang malaman na Stieltjes had been pinasiyahan out pagkatapos ng isang alok na ginawa sa kanya dahil sa kanyang kakulangan ng isang degree.