Upon the other hand, there are drawbacks.

In the first place, the majority of the boys are sons of richer men than I am.

I don't know that that would matter much, but it would give you expensive habits, and perhaps make you fonder of London life than I should care about.

In the next place, you see, you would be at school when the shooting begins, and you are looking forward to carrying a gun next year.

The same with hunting.