With every intention to refuse, Johnny picked up the book and laid it on the table.
"That's a good boy; now we will find the letter B.Here it is: now, Johnny, tell me what that letter is ?" Johnny made no answer.
"Tell me directly, sir," said Mr Bonnycastle, raising his cane up in the air.

The appeal was too powerful.

Johnny eyed the cane; it moved, it was coming.

Breathlessly he shrieked out, "B!" "Very well indeed, Johnny--very well.

Now your first lesson is over, and you shall go to bed.