Last of all, Mr. Smith, the learned principal, walked into the
schoolroom with the air of a commanding general, followed by Allan
Roscoe, who he had invited to see the school in operation.
Socrates Smith stood upright behind his desk, and waved his hand
majestically.
"My young friends," he said; "this is a marked day. We have with us
a new boy, who is henceforth to be one of us, to be a member of our
happy family, to share in the estimable advantages which you all
enjoy. Need I say that I refer to Master Roscoe, the ward of our
distinguished friend, Mr. Allan Roscoe, who sits beside me, and with
interest, I am sure, surveys our institute?"
As he spoke he turned towards Mr. Roscoe, who nodded an
acknowledgment.
"I may say to Mr. Roscoe that I am proud of my pupils, and the
progress they have made under my charge. (The principal quietly
ignored the two ushers who did all the teaching.) When these boys
have reached a high position in the world, it will be my proudest
boast that they were prepared for the duties of life at Smith
Institute.
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