There is Bob Stickney, for instance, who is always inviting me to his room; but you know what he is--a lazy fellow, who cares more to have a good time than to study.

Then there is James Cameron, a conceited, empty-headed fellow, who is very disagreeable to me." "You don't mention your stepbrother, Mark Manning." "For two reasons--he doesn't care for my company, and of all the boys I dislike him the most." "I don't like him myself.

But why do you dislike him so much ?" "Because he is a sneak--a crafty, deceitful fellow, always scheming for his own interest.

He hates me, but he doesn't dare to show it.

His father is my mother's husband, but the property is hers, and will be mine.