One thing more," he added, "it is not only my duty to teach you, but to maintain good order, and this I mean to do.

In school I wish you to look upon me as your teacher, but outside I shall join you in your sports, and be as much a boy as any of you.

We will now proceed to our daily lessons." This speech was delivered with self-possession, and favorably impressed all who heard it, even the boys who meant to make trouble, but they could not give up their contemplated fun.

Nevertheless, by tacit agreement, they preserved perfect propriety for the present.

They were not ready for the explosion.
The boy teacher was encouraged by the unexpected quiet.
"After all," he thought, "everything is likely to go smoothly.