He let young Bateson alone, and kept to himself his feud with the master.

He even attempted to pretend a languid interest in the new ambitions of his fellow-prefects, and at Ainger's request entered his name for one of the events in the sports list.

Railsford observed with some relief that he appeared to recognise the force of the rebuke which had been administered him, and with characteristic hopefulness was tempted to look upon the incident as ended.
It was by no means ended.

Felgate, to all appearance docile and penitent, nursed his wrath within him, and kept his eye open, with all the keenness of a sportsman, to the slightest opening for a revenge.

In a quiet way he continued to do a great deal in the house to thwart the spirit of enterprise which was at present knitting all factions together.