"It may be that I have judged him too harshly, seeing that he set himself against what was best for his welfare.

Still, one cannot expect men's heads on boys' shoulders, and he writes dutifully and properly.

I believe it is the fault of Andrew Carson, who was forever edging me on by reports of the boy's laziness and carelessness.

He certainly has a grudge against him, and he assuredly exceeded his place and authority when he lifted his hand against my wife's cousin.

It seems to me truly that I have acted somewhat hastily and wrong headedly in the matter.