Many statements were asked for and listened to.
"I think we have heard enough, haven't we, Mr.Eldridge ?" asked the elder Bristow, at last.

"Shall I state my view of the affair now ?" "You may," nodded the superintendent.
"It is plain enough to me," snorted Mr.Bristow, "that this principal hasn't self-control enough to be charged with teaching discipline to a lot of spirited boys.

His example is bad for them---continually bad.

However, that is for the Board of Education to determine.
My son will not come to school to-day, but he will attend to-morrow.
As the first step toward righting to-day's affair I shall expect Mr.Cantwell to address, before the whole student body, an ample and satisfactory apology to my son.

I shall be present to hear that apology myself." "If it is offered," broke in Principal Cantwell, sardonically, but Superintendent Eldridge held up a hand to check him.
"If you don't offer the apology, to-morrow morning, and do it properly," retorted Mr.Bristow, "I shall go to my lawyer and instruct him to get out a warrant charging you with felonious assault.