You have never attended high school?
Of course not.

But did you finish grammar school ?" "I had two years to run, when I left," he answered.

"But I was always honorably promoted at school." The next moment, angry with himself for the boast, he had gripped the arms of the chair so savagely that every finger-end was stinging.

At the same moment he became aware that a woman was entering the room.

He saw the girl leave her chair and trip swiftly across the floor to the newcomer.