I should certainly have expelled him; but that, while it protects the Academy, does not benefit the boy." "It would only harden the boy." "Very likely; and his remaining will harden a dozen more by his influence.

Mr.Baird, I shall be obliged to take my nephew out of your institution," added Mr.Lowington, seriously.
"Take him out ?" "I must, indeed." "Why so ?" asked Mr.Baird, who was touched in a very tender place.
"Because I am not willing to keep him under the influence of such an example as this Shuffles sets for his companions.

As the matter now stands, the young rascal has more influence in the Academy than you have.

You cannot manage him, and you dare not expel him.

The boy knows this, and he will not leave his advantage unused." "I hope you won't take Harry out of the school," said Mr.Baird.
"I must." "Others may do the same." "I cannot help it; with my view of the matter, they can hardly do otherwise." "But you see, sir, what the effect of this step must be." "Mr.Baird, I must be frank with you.