As there had been such cases in former terms, no objection was offered by the teacher, and Andy went back to his seat, a regularly admitted member of the school.
It was found necessary to put him in a low class to begin with.

He was naturally bright, but, as we know, his opportunities of learning had been very limited, and he could not be expected to know much.

But Andy was old enough now to understand the worth of knowledge, and he devoted himself so earnestly to study that in the course of three weeks he was promoted to a higher class.

This, however, is anticipating.
When recess came, the scholars poured out upon the playround.

Charles Fleming and Godfrey Preston happened to pass out side by side.
"I see you've taken that Irish boy to sit with you," he said.
"You mean Andy Burke?
Yes, I invited him to be my desk-fellow." "I congratulate you on your high-toned and aristocratic associate," observed Godfrey, sarcastically.
"Thank you.