18/50 He's so intelligent. He really thought it was his to play with, and he did give it up, didn't he, as soon as I said--" "Enough," said Miss Jones, "I will listen to no more. I say he is not to remain--" "But if I promise--" said Jeremy. Wearied of the argument, wishing to continue the lesson, and hoping perhaps to please her tormentors, she said meekly: "Well, if he really is good, perhaps--" From that instant her doom was sealed. The children exchanged a glance of realisation. |