"You judge wisely, though I should not have ventured to ask it of you.

But what is to become of the discipline of the school?
Is that all to go to the dogs ?" "I could not do anything with them if I were restored in this way; they would be more set against me.

It is bad enough as it is, but, even for my own peace, I believe it is better to leave it alone.

All my comfort in school is over, I know!" and he sighed deeply.
"It is a most untoward business!" said the doctor.

"I am very sorry your schooldays should be clouded--but it can't be helped, and you will work yourself into a character again.