Compared with this proud satisfaction, the few paltry
dollars I exact as my honorarium are nothing--absolutely nothing."
Socrates looked virtuous and disinterested as he gave utterance to
this sentiment.
"And now, boys, you will commence your daily exercises, under the
direction of my learned associates, Mr. Crabb and Mr. Jones."
Mr. Crabb looked feebly complacent at this compliment, though he
knew it was only because a visitor was present. In private, Socrates
was rather apt to speak slightingly of his attainments.
"While I am absent with my distinguished friend, Mr. Roscoe, I
expect you to pursue your studies diligently, and preserve the most
perfect order."
With these words, the stately figure of Socrates passed through the
door, followed by Mr. Roscoe.
"A pleasant sight, Mr. Roscoe," said the principal; "this company of
ambitious, aspiring students, all pressing forward eagerly in
pursuit of learning?"
"Quite true, sir," answered Allan Roscoe.
"I wish you could stay with us for a whole day, to inspect at your
leisure the workings of our educational system.
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