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The Triple Alliance

CHAPTER XVII
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I don't; I think the fellows who did it were cads and cowards.

I reported the matter to the doctor, and he consented to act in accordance with the wishes of the prefects, and leave the matter in the hands of the boys themselves rather than inquire into it himself, which would probably only have meant another punishment for the whole school." ("Hear, hear!") "Now, what I want to say is this.

I've been here a good many years-- longer than any one, except Oaks and Rowlands and two or three more.
I love the place, and I'm proud of it.

I'd sooner be captain of Ronleigh than of any other public school you could mention" (cheers); "but I tell you plainly, the place is going down.

There's been a good deal too much of this rowdy element showing lately, and it's high time it was put a stop to.
"Some of you, I know, have lately taken a dislike to me, and think I don't act rightly." ("No, no!") "If I'm to blame, I'm sorry for it, for I've always tried to do my best.


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