A misdemeanour more serious than the former one caused his second expulsion, and this time with an intimation that under no circumstances would he be readmitted.

That was three months ago.

He became desperate, and at the same time the behaviour of Gus altered.
Instead of flattering and humouring him, he became imperious and spiteful.

And still further, he demanded to be repaid the money he had advanced to Tom.

Tom paid what little he could, and borrowed the rest from Mortimer.