6/9 We'll have a high old time if that's so." "So we will," chuckled the other. "I'm anxious for school to begin." "He's only a boy like us." "That's so." "He knows enough for a teacher; but knowing isn't everything." "You're right. We can't be expected to mind a boy like ourselves that we've known all our lives." "Of course not." "I like Jim well enough. He's a tip-top feller; but, all the same, he aint goin' to boss me round." "Nor me, either." This conversation between Tom Bassett and Bill Stackpole (for obvious reasons I use assumed names) augured ill for the success of the young teacher. They determined to make it hot for him, and have all the fun they wanted. |