And it was the same reason which prompted him on the afternoon spoken of in the last chapter, much against his inclination, to accost the three truants in Shellport, and request Wyndham to come to his study.
"You're in for a nice sermon, my boy," said Gilks, as the three walked home.
"I wish he hadn't seen us," said Wyndham, feeling uncomfortable.
"Why, you don't suppose he'll lick you ?" said Silk, laughing.
"No, but he'll be awfully vexed." "Vexed!" cried Gilks.

"Poor fellow! How I'd like to comfort him! Take my advice and forget all about going to his study.

He'll not be sorry, I can tell you." "Oh, I must go," said Wyndham.

"I don't want to offend him." "Kind of you," said Silk, laughing.

"Funny thing how considerate a fellow can be to another fellow who does his lessons for him." Wyndham blushed, but said nothing.