No one regretted to see him go, and least of all Tom Gordon, who gave a sigh of thankfulness at the removal of the thorn from his side.
It was strange how Mr.Warmore found out everything about his employees.
Often they felt astonishment, and could not understand by what means he picked up knowledge they were often certain was only known to themselves.
Thus he learned at an early date the petty persecutions suffered by Tom at the hands of Zeigler; and there can be little doubt that that information was one cause of the fellow receiving such a marked set-back.

Then he knew as much of that wrestling and boxing bout as if he had been a witness.

There is reason to suspect he was secretly pleased at the issue, though he would never admit it.

It is not wise at all times for the teacher or employer to let those under his charge know the extent of his knowledge of their doings.

In other words, it is not always best to see what you do see.
Mr.Warmore was a reserved man.