Reginald lingered a few minutes to compose himself before joining his school-fellows; his heart was very full, and he felt an earnest desire to abide by his master's counsel, as well as grateful for the leniency and kindness with which he had been treated, which made him feel his fault much more deeply than the severest punishment.
The breakfast time was very unpleasant for Louis that morning; he was full of anxiety as to the result of Mr.Witworth's discovery, and his sickness of heart entirely deprived him of appetite.

When the meal was dispatched, Reginald went off to Frank, whom he found in a darkened room, very restless and impatient.

He had passed a very bad night, and was suffering considerable pain.

Reginald had to endure much ill-nature and peevishness; all of which he endeavored to bear with gentleness, and during the time Frank was ill, he gave up all his play-hours to wait on him and to amuse him as he grew better; and the exercise of patience which this office entailed was greatly beneficial to his hasty and proud spirit.
Mr.Danby was in the midst of the second-class lessons that morning, when one of the first class brought him a little slip of paper.

Mr.
Danby glanced at the few words written thereon, and when the class had finished he desired Louis to go to Dr.Wilkinson.All remnant of color fled from Louis' cheek, though he obeyed without making any reply, and with a very sinking heart entered the room where the doctor was engaged with the first class.