If that influence is badly used--" "I don't think you will have to complain any more," said Felgate.
"I sincerely hope not--for you may be sure another offence of this kind could not possibly be passed over.

For the present I shall say no more about this, and shall do my best to treat you with the same confidence as heretofore.

Just now we need all to work together for the good of our house and the school; and the boys are sure to look to the prefects to help them.

Good-night, Felgate." The grimace with which the prefect returned the salute, after the door closed, might have convinced Railsford, had he seen it, that he had done no good either to himself, the house, or the prefect by his leniency.
As it was, he was destined to make the discovery later on.

Felgate, to all appearances, resumed his old ways in the house.