CHAPTER XXI.
"He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble: I will deliver him, and honour him." There were not many visitors in the next morning; it was too early, as yet, for any but the examining committee, and a few very fond, very anxious mothers.

Mr.Burrows' hand was on the bell; in a few moments the algebra class would be in full tide of recitation.

Ellis and Howard had their slates in their hands, ready to start at the first sound, when Tip Lewis left his seat and made his way towards the stage.

Mr.
Burrows looked surprised; this was entirely out of order; but a look at Tip's face made him change his mind about sending him back to his seat, and bend his head to listen to the few words that were hurriedly whispered in his ear.

Then he looked more surprised, hesitated a minute, then asked,-- "Hadn't you better wait until noon, and I can detain the scholars a few moments ?" "No," said Tip, shaking his head, and speaking earnestly; "I'm afraid, if I wait till noon, I shan't do it at all." "Very well," Mr.Burrows answered finally.