[The Cock-House at Fellsgarth by Talbot Baines Reed]@TWC D-Link bookThe Cock-House at Fellsgarth CHAPTER ONE 16/20
It's against rules.
Here, hook on, and don't go chucking it about any more." "All serene," said the twin.
"Come along, kid.
Done with my comb? You look ever so much better form now; doesn't he, you chaps? How came you to lose your way downstairs ?" Fisher minor owned himself utterly unable to account for the misadventure, and discreetly remained silent until the signal was given to return thanks and separate every boy to his own house. As he was wandering across the court, very dismal and apprehensive of what more was in store for him, a lean youth with a pale face and very showily attired accosted him. "Hullo, kid, are you a new chap ?" "Yes," replied Fisher minor, eyeing the stranger suspiciously. "What side are you on ?" Fisher stared interrogatively. "Well, then, are you Modern or Classic ?" "I don't know, really," said Fisher minor, wishing he knew which he ought to proclaim himself.
Then making a bold venture, he said, "I believe Modern." "Good job for you," said the youth; "saves me the trouble of kicking you.
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