I wouldn't like to disappoint him," said Andy, with sly humor.
"Sit with me till he invites you, then." "That'll be a long day." They went into the schoolhouse, and Andy deposited his books in the desk next to Charlie Fleming's.

He couldn't have wished for a better or more agreeable companion.

Charlie was the son of Dr.Fleming, the village physician, and was a general favorite in the town on account of his sunny, attractive manner.

But, with all his affability, he was independent and resolute, if need be.

He was one of the leaders of the school.