As a rule we were not greatly concerned in them, except as belonging to the division into which some of us would probably be promoted next term.

But such as they were, they kept up the credit of Sharpe's.

A Selkirker did indeed head the list, but after him a string of four of our fellows followed; after them a day boy, and then two more "Sharpers." More back patting, crowding up, conscious blushes, and congratulations.
Then the doctor put down one paper and took up another; and every one knew what was coming.
"Upper school," read the doctor in exactly the same voice, as if this announcement were of no more importance than any other.

"Aggregate form order--out of a possible 1000 marks, Redwood, captain of the school, and day boy, 902." We were obliged to interrupt a little here.

There would not be many more chances of cheering old Redwood, and we couldn't afford to chuck them away.