The carriage and bearing of the natives of India is easier, and more graceful, than that of Europeans; and the knowledge Harry had possessed, for some years, that he belonged to a conquering race, the injunctions of Soyera, his strength and activity, and his unquestioned leadership among the boys with whom he played, had given something of confidence to his manner.

Mrs.Sankey was greatly taken with him, and he at once became an inmate of her house.
He remained there for two years, and became so great a favourite that Mrs.Sankey insisted on his staying with her, without charge, for three or four months after the time for which she had received payment for him.

He had worked hard and earnestly, and now spoke English as well and accurately as any English boy of his own age.
He had, after being there a year, made the acquaintance of several boys of his own age, the sons of officers or officials.

They knew him only as the orphan son of an English gentleman, in Government employ; and he was often asked to the houses of their parents, and none suspected that he had been brought up among natives.
At the end of his term, Sufder came down for him.

Jeemajee, who had remained his steady friend, arranged that he should go to his house, and there resume his native dress and stain.