The information proves to be painfully correct, and there appears to have been no malice in giving it." "No, sir; I don't think there was: indeed, I know there was not," added Paul, when he considered that Wilton and the other gamblers were Shuffles' intimate companions.
"This is a very serious matter, Mr.Kendall," repeated the principal, thoughtfully.
"I think it is, sir; that is the reason why I came to you, instead of going to the captain." "Perhaps it is better that you did so, on the whole," replied Mr.
Lowington.

"It has enabled me to see the evil for myself.

Have you any views in regard to what should be done, Mr.Kendall ?" The principal often asked the opinion of the officers concerning similar matters under discussion, perhaps in order to teach them self-respect, rather than with the expectation of obtaining valuable suggestions from them.
"I think there should be stricter discipline in the mess rooms, sir," replied Paul, blushing to have his opinion asked.

"The fellows----" "The students, you mean," interposed the principal.
"Excuse me, sir," added Paul, blushing deeper than before at this gentle rebuke.
The boys had a language of their own, which was not tolerated by the faculty when it ran into coarseness and slang.
"What were you about to say, Mr.Kendall ?" continued the principal, smiling at the confusion of the young officer.
"The students can now do anything they like in the mess rooms.

They have plenty of money, and if they want to gamble, they can.