Tempest had gone further than any one expected, and his silence now reminded the doctor what the cost had been.
"I think," said he, not waiting for a reply to his own question, "Tempest has fulfilled his pledged--not cordially, I am sorry to say, but sufficiently." "Very well, sir," said Mr Jarman, "I accept his apology for what it is worth, which seems very little." "Now, I regret to say," continued the head master, producing a letter which made my heart jump to my mouth, "I have a more serious matter to speak about.

I wish heartily what we have just heard had been the end of this painful interview.

But it is necessary to refer to something different--a very serious offence against rules.

It concerns you, Tempest.

Is it a fact that you are in debt to some of the tradesmen ?" Tempest changed colour again and replied,-- "Yes, sir, I am sorry to say I am." I held on tight to my desk.