I'll see him and Parrett and tell them about the club, and undertake that you'll be steady the rest of the term if they'll let you off.

Do you think I'd be safe in saying so ?" "Rather! I'll promise, for one," cried Cusack.
"And I'll try," said Pilbury.
"So will we," said the others.
So it was settled.

And when next day Riddell in triumph was able to announce that the doctor and Mr Parrett had agreed to withdraw the prohibition, in consideration of the captain's promise on their behalf, great was the jubilation.
Greater still was Riddell's own satisfaction in feeling that he had at least made a good start towards getting on the right side of the juniors of his new house..