It all depends on the school." "But are you sure Tempest was not exaggerating ?" "Tempest is the most particular chap about form I know," said I.
"Well, dear, promise me you won't wear this dreadful hat till you go to school.

Wear your nice cap that suits you so well till then." I humoured her.

Indeed, I was a little shy myself of meeting Mr Evans, or any of that set, in my new garb.

They would be sure to pass their nasty personal remarks upon it.

It would be better to preserve it in its virgin purity for my entrance to Low Heath.
I took the precaution to write to Tempest and mention that I had got it, appending to my letter a rough sketch of the hat, so that, if there were anything wrong about it, he would be able to correct me.
He wrote back in great good spirits.
"Just the thing, kid.