Finally the head of Bill Campbell was laid on a double fold of blanket in lieu of a pillow.

A pipe had been tamped full and lighted by Bull and--crowning insult--set between Bill's teeth.

When all this was accomplished Bull retired to his corner, picked up his book, and was instantly absorbed.
In the hushed atmosphere it seemed that a terrible blow had fallen, and that another was about to fall.

Harry and Joe were as men stunned, but they looked upon their father with a gathering complacency.

They had found it demonstrated that it was possible to disobey their father without being instantly destroyed.