I regret,' he added, sneering, 'that a leaf is torn.' 'I regret, sir, that the poor boy was so savagely handled,' said Heriot.
He was warned to avoid insolence.
'Oh, as much Virgil as you like,' Heriot retorted; 'I know him by heart.' It was past the hour of my customary visit to Julia, and she came to discover the reason of my delay.

Boddy stood up to explain.

Heriot went forward, saying, 'I think I'm the one who ought to speak, Miss Rippenger.

The fact is, I hear from little Roy that you are fond of tales of Indian adventure, and I gave him a book for you to read, if you like it.

Mr.Boddy objected, and treated the youngster rather rigorously.