He made an urgent plea for discipline at all times, and tried to impress upon the student body the need for absolute self-control.
In view of his own hasty temper that last part of the speech nearly provoked an uproar of laughter.

Only respect for Mr.Drake and the other submasters prevented that.

The women teachers, or most of them, too, the boys were sure, sided with them secretly.
The first recitation period of the morning was going by rapidly, but Mr.Cantwell didn't allow that to interfere with his remarks.
At last, however, he called for the belated singing.

This was in progress when the door opened.

Mr.Eldridge, superintendent of schools, entered, followed by Bristow's father.