He is not a mere teacher of hexameters and sapphics.

His learning embraces all literature, ancient and modern.
He is a good writer and a fine critic; admires Wordsworth.

He winks at fighting: his boys know how to use their fists; and they are not in the habit of signing post-obits before they are fifteen.

Merton School is the place for Kenelm." "Thank you," said Sir Peter.

"It is a great comfort in life to find somebody who can decide for one.