So he stood gazing about the room.

In doing this he caught sight of the face of Purcell.
"Mr.Purcell!" called the principal.
That young man rose, standing by his seat.

"Mr.Purcell, you made some threat to me a few minutes ago ?" "Yes, sir." "What was that threat ?" "I told you that, if you laid hands on me, I'd floor you." "Would you have done it ?" "At the time, yes, sir.

Or I'd have tried to do so." "That is all.

The locker room monitor will go with you to the basement.