"I judge of him by his conduct." "To say that Andrew Burke is his superior is insulting to him and his family, as well as ludicrous." "I beg pardon, Mrs.Preston, but I must dissent from both your statements.

Andrew Burke possesses some excellent qualities in which Godfrey is deficient." "He is a poor working boy." "He is none the worse for that." "He should remember his position, and treat my son with proper respect." "I venture to say that Godfrey will receive all the respect to which he is entitled.

May I ask if you expect him to be treated with deference, because his father is richer than those of the other boys ?" "It seems to me only proper." "Do you expect me to treat him any better on that account ?" "I think my son's social position should command respect." "Then, Mrs.Preston, I entirely disagree with you," said Mr.Stone, firmly.

"As a teacher, I have nothing whatever to do with the social position of the children who come to me as pupils.

From me a poor boy will receive the same instruction, and the same treatment precisely as the son of rich parents.