I like the boy, and I liked his father before him; and as this story must get about, it cannot but do him serious damage.

Altogether it is a most tiresome business, and I would give a hundred pounds if it hadn't taken place." "I really do not see why you should worry about it, William.

The boy has always been a troublesome boy, and perhaps this lesson may do him good." The squire did not attempt to argue the question.

He felt really annoyed and put out and, after wandering over the ground and stables, he went down to the schoolhouse after the children had been dismissed.
"Have you heard, Shrewsbury, about that boy Whitney ?" "No, sir, I have heard nothing about him," the schoolmaster said.
"He was here yesterday evening, as usual.

His leg is no worse, I hope.