"It would have been better for you if you had not prosecuted the boy for stealing the peaches." "I don't think so," replied Mr.Lowington.

"I must do my duty, without regard to consequences; and you will pardon me if I say you ought to do the same." "If I expel the boy he would burn the house over my head." "Then you think he burned my stable ?" "I don't know; it cannot be proved that he did." "I have no doubt of the fact.

I have no ill will against the boy.

I only desire to protect myself and my neighbors from his depredations." "I think you were very unfortunate in the method you adopted, Mr.
Lowington," replied the principal of the Academy.

"It has reacted upon yourself." "Shall this boy steal my fruit and burn my buildings with impunity ?" added Mr.Lowington, with considerable warmth.
"Certainly not." "I applied to you for redress, Mr.Baird." "I told you I would talk with the boy." "Such a reprobate as that needs something more than talk." "What would you do with him, sir ?" demanded Mr.Baird, earnestly.
"I hardly know.