"I did not like to seem to trade upon the slight service I rendered some of my schoolfellows.

Dr.Bateman told me I was wrong, but I did not see it then.

Now I think, perhaps he was right, although I am afraid that if it happened again I should do the same." Sir James smiled.
"I fear you are a stiff necked one, Master Frank.

However, I will not scold you any further.

Now, what will you do with yourselves till dinner time ?" "Oh, we'll just sit and chat, father.