He stopped short in his sermon, and for one instant transfixed them with his indignant glance.

Quiet was instantly restored, and alarm reduced them to the most perfect order, although the grasshopper still sat imperturbable among the artificial flowers.

Meanwhile the stout lady had discovered that for some unknown reason she had been causing considerable amusement, and, attributing it to intentional ridicule, looked round, justly hurt.

Eric, with real shame, observed the deep vexation of her manner, and bitterly repented his share in the transaction.
Next morning Dr.Rowlands, in full academicals, sailed into the fourth-form room.

His entrance was the signal for every boy to rise, and after a word or two to Mr.Gordon, he motioned them to be seated.