MRS.

PRESTON'S DISCOMFITURE Godfrey rose to his feet, red with mortification.

His mother looked disconcerted.

Mr.Stone said nothing, but glanced significantly from Godfrey to Mrs.Preston.
"What is the matter, Godfrey ?" she asked, rather sharply.
"It was an accident," said Godfrey, rather sheepishly.
"You can go out and shut the door, and take care not to let such an accident happen again.

For some unknown reason, Mr.Stone prefers that you should not be present, and, therefore, you must go." For once, Godfrey found nothing to say, but withdrew in silence.
"You appear to have formed a prejudice against Godfrey, Mr.Stone," said Mrs.Preston.
"I may have formed an unfavorable judgment of him on some points," said the teacher.