Paul slid down the tree and taking a shorter cut, was deep in his books when they entered.

Though strongly suspected, he escaped that time, the poor captive receiving a double dose.

Stockie was generally unfortunate enough to get more than his share of punishment, but he was thoroughly loyal to his friends and never murmured.

It was customary, when a boy had misbehaved himself or broken any rule, to send him to the president's room where either reprimand or a thrashing awaited him.
One day a professor called Stockie during recess and said: "As you are a good, swift runner, I want you to go over to the President's room and ask for his letters.

I want to put them in the mail bag.