Ned, who was uncertain whether to like or dislike the prospect of school, was very much offended by the old servant's remark, on first hearing of the project.
"It's time for him.

He'll learn his place there, which, it strikes me, he and others too are apt to forget at home." Then followed discussions and arrangements respecting his clothes.

And then they came to the plan of spending a day at Mr.Buxton's, which Mrs.Browne was rather shy of mentioning, having a sort of an idea of inconstancy and guilt connected with the thought of mingling with the world again.

However, Nancy approved: "It was quite right," and "just as it should be," and "good for the children." "Yes; it was on their account I did it, Nancy," said Mrs.Browne.
"How many children has Mr.Buxton ?" asked Edward.
"Only one.

Frank, I think, they call him.