The verb in the sentence is, to follow (his father's footsteps). This verb is used as an infinitive. An infinitive is a word in the verb form that functions as a noun, adjective or adverb. Infinitives are generally introduced by the word "to".
Morning of course, because it says “Have a great day.”
“He would at once become unmanageable, and of no value to his master.”
And
“It would make him discontented and unhappy.”
