"Can you tell me about it, Edward ?" "He said I threw paper balls, and Mr.Burrows whipped me; and I didn't." "Are you sure you didn't ?" "Yes, sir." "Did you say so at the time ?" "Over and over again, but he said he _saw_ me." "Edward, have you always spoken the truth?
Is your word to be believed ?" Tip's eyes fell and his lip quivered.

"I've told a great many stories," he said at last, in a low, humble tone; "but this _truly_ isn't one.

I'm trying to tell the truth after this, and Jesus believes what I have said this time." "So do I, Edward," answered Mr.Holbrook gently, even tenderly.

"Ellis was mistaken.

But I see you are angry with him; can't you get over that ?" Tip shook his head.