And remember," added the Doctor, emphasizing the words, "a good sound thrashing before the whole house." The door closed on Holmes; and the Doctor, in answer to the puzzled look of his lieutenant, explained shortly.

"A gross case of bullying.
Wharton, the head of the house, is a very good fellow, but slight and weak, and severe physical pain is the only way to deal with such a case; so I have asked Holmes to take it up.

He is very careful and trustworthy, and has plenty of strength.

I wish all the sixth had as much.

We must have it here, if we are to keep order at all." Now I don't want any wiseacres to read this book, but if they should, of course they will prick up their long ears, and howl, or rather bray, at the above story.