19/19 I think you are blind to your own interest, but of course you do as you please. If Mrs.Tootle should press me to take out a summons against you for assault, of course I--" "Good morning, Dr.Tootle." The summons was not taken out, but Waymark's resolution suffered no change. There was another interview between him and the principal, from which he issued with the sum of six pounds ten in his pocket, being half the quarter's salary. He had not applied for this, but did not refuse it when it was offered. Seeing that the total amount of cash previously in his possession was something less than five shillings, he did wisely, perhaps, to compromise with his dignity, and let Dr.Tootle come out of the situation with a certain show of generosity.. |