This time there was no mistaking Mr.Sawyer's meaning.

It was mortifying to have to give in to the 'mean little sneak,' as Carlo mentally called the new master; still, as next morning he happened to be in particularly good time he went round the proper way.
The day after, however, he was late, decidedly late for once, and, throwing to the winds all consideration for Mr.Sawyer or his orders, Carlo jumped the bar and made his appearance in time for prayers.

He had not known that he was observed, but coming out of chapel Mr.Sawyer called him aside.
"'Berkeley,' he said, 'you have disobeyed me again.

If this happens once more I shall be obliged to report you.' "Carlo stared at him in blank amazement.
"'Report me ?' he said.

Such a threat had never been held out to either him or Jack through all their Ryeburn career.