He regarded Gage as his superior, and he was ready to do almost anything for the fellow, but he could not imitate Leslie's daring, and he kept his own vileness so much concealed that many square, honest lads believed he was a really good fellow.

Bart Hodge had begun to think Snell was a sneak and bad, but he had no proof of it, and so he kept still.
Wat was in anything but a pleasant mood the day after the game of cards.

He flung things round the room in a way that caused Gage to regard him with wonder, as it was so much unlike the usual quiet, crafty roommate he knew.
"What's the matter with you, Wat ?" he asked, in surprise.

"You must be ill.

Go directly and place those things where they belong, for we never know when one of those blooming inspectors will pop in.