The captain of the school has always for a long time past been the head classical boy.

It is not a law of the Medes and Persians that it should be so, and if there seemed any special reason why the rule should be broken through there is nothing to prevent that being done." At this point one or two breathed rather more freely and the attention generally was intensified.

After all, this seemed like the preface to a more favourable announcement.

But those who thought so found their mistake when the doctor proceeded.
"In the present case there is no such reason, and Riddell here is fully aware of the duties expected of him, and is prepared to perform them.

I look to you to support him, and am confident if all work heartily together no one need be afraid for the continued success of Willoughby." The doctor ended his speech amid the silence of his audience, which was not broken as he turned and left the room.