It put things in a new light.

It recalled the Ghost's letter, and brought up in array once more the better resolutions that appeal had awakened.

What was the use of his setting up as an example to his friends, when he was little better than a rowdy himself?
Yes; Dick Richardson must be looked to.
How, and by whom?
"_Dominat qui in se dominatur_," said Dick to himself, as he went off to bed, and closed a very uncomfortable and critical day.
When he went to call Cresswell next morning he found him already up and dressed.
"Ah, youngster, before you to-day! Have you forgotten it's a holiday ?" "So it is," said Dick, who, in his troubles, had actually overlooked the fact.
"What do you say to coming with Freckleton and me for a day's fishing in the Bay?
Winter has given us leave if we keep inside the Sprit Rock, and I expect he'd let you come if I asked him." "I'd like it frightfully," said Dick, glowing with pleasure at the invitation.
"All right.

Set to work with the sandwiches.

Make as many as the potted meat will allow, and get the matron to boil half-a-dozen eggs hard.