I wish to enter as a scholar that little boy I brought with me this morning." "Impossible!" said Mr.Whately.

"My good friend, the boy is coloured!" "I am well aware of that," continued Mrs.Bird; "if he were not there would not be the least trouble about his admission; nor am I sure there will be as it is, if you espouse his cause.

One who has been such a benefactor to the academy as yourself, could, I suppose, accomplish anything." "Yes; but that is stretching my influence unduly.

I would be willing to oblige you in almost anything else, but I hesitate to attempt this.

Why not send him to the public school ?--they have a separate bench for black children; he can be taught there all that is necessary for him to know." "He is far in advance of any of the scholars there.