I will own that I rank myself as a human creature much higher than I rank them.

But they have that which I have not, and that which they have is that which these examiners will chiefly require.' 'If you have no other reason,' said Norman, 'I would strongly advise you to send in your name.' 'Well, Harry, I have another reason; and, though last, it is by no means the least.

You will be a candidate, and probably the successful one.

To tell you the truth, I have no inclination to stand against you.' Norman turned very red, and then answered somewhat gravely: 'I would advise you to lay aside that objection.

I fairly tell you that I consider your chance better than my own.' 'And suppose it be so, which I am sure it is not--but suppose it be so, what then ?' 'Why, you will do right to take advantage of it.' 'Yes, and so gain a step and lose a friend!' said Alaric.