But I know my son, and I know he is not the person he has been made out to be by Doctor Clay and others.

It was an outrage to allow the other boys at the school to get him into trouble as they did, and I have written to Doctor Clay to that effect." "Your son was entirely to blame," said Phil, bound to stand up for himself.
"He can be thankful that he was let off so easily," added Dave.

"If it hadn't been for the honor of Oak Hall, there might have been a public exposure." "Bah! nonsense! But it is useless to continue this discussion here, in the presence of these young ladies.

Perhaps I'll see you again about the matter--after I have interviewed my son personally." "Mr.Merwell, these young gentleman are my guests," put in Mr.Endicott, bluntly.

"While they are stopping at my ranch I trust they will not be annoyed by any one." "Mr.Endicott, I shall respect your wishes so far as I can," returned Felix Merwell, with great stiffness.