There's something, too, that I can't understand about the doctor's not confirming your re-election; and I think there ought to have been some further attempt made to get you to remain in the team-- you did a lot of good service last season.

However, my advice is, Put your pride in your pocket, and return to the fold." Young Carton had shown that he possessed a certain amount of insight into character when he told Diggory that Thurston was a dangerous fellow to cross.

The ex-prefect's brow darkened as Fletcher enumerated this list of real or imaginary grievances, and at the conclusion of the latter's speech there was a short silence.
"Yes," said Thurston, suddenly making the fender jump and rattle with a vicious kick.

"Allingford's got his knife in me; he's bent on spoiling my life here.

But that's a game two can play at.