New-York tribune., 1899-01-15

,,e fush of victory. Il shouldn't wonder IL that
uoaldn't be the best way OF getting out OF It.
7 don't want to 5e harder you than I can
help you know.
.Very good Of you. I'm sure. Urquhart." the
master replied. shall we say 5 o'clock on
Saturday? Well, here's your satisfecit for to-
dav I'm afraid we must end this interesting
conversation now. or you'll be late for tea"
Bunny would have been a little surprised at
Jmmy's behavior after his departure. In his
minds eye he conjured up a picture Of his vic
tim in a state OF limp modification at his de-
feat-a picture which he drew IN lurid colors
for the amusement Of the delighted Ellis minor.
As matter Of fact. the victim sat back in his
armchair and rippled with silent laughter. He
was aware but Bunny was not, Of one impor
tant circumstance. On the following Friday
the election was TO be made TO the headmaster-
ship for which Mr.. Baker was q candidate.
For the rest Of the week Bunny revelled In
the sweets Of victory. After fortnight OF sat
isfecit a period OF absolute and entire ideness
came 20 him with added pleasure. and he
made use OF his opportunity TO the uttermost-
To 90 into form in a state of complete ignorance
and without the slightest feeling OF apprehen-
sion as 10 the consequences was a sensation
which struck him as particularly suitable to the
end Of the summer term. Ellis minor. as the
confriver OF his happiness. he rewarded with
gratitude and ices and the two conspirators ex-
changed smiles of delight when Jimmy nursed
Bunny carefully through the difficulties OF trans
lation OF suggested the answers to even the cas-
lest of questions Those glances Of satisfaction
were IL may be added. not entirely thrown away
or Mr Baker. The only regret which Bunny felt
was that Ellis minor could not be present to
see him exact his satisfecit every evening with
an easy air Of contemptuOus triumph s'..il
Friday night came. and with it came a tele-
gram % MI Baker. II announced his election
10 the headmastership. and Bunny. as he peace
fully penned a story ch9t,ed with Ellis minor
over The prospect Of jumping bit more on Old
Jimmy to-morrow afternoon" was unconscious
that one OF his form masters first remarks to
himself on hearing of his election was, Il must
not forget to buy 1t tomorrow morning" Next
to his satisfaction at impartng the news to
Mss Urquhart herself. he looked forward to the
Joy Of breaking II to her brother.
We'll Urquhart." he began genially, as his
tormentor stroled in Saturday. "come to have
another chat with me about our difficulties, eh?"
Yes Mr. Baker" the small boy answered
languidly; Il came to hear what you thought of
doing"
geniaiity. that you don't trouble to call me sir.
but. of course now you're not speaking to me
as a master"
mo" Bunny said. Il think it's better to drop
all that kind OF rot
Il fully agree with you. Urquhart-fully. the
master answered. Il quite ready to talk
with you as man to man. Ell? That's to be the
arrangement, isnt t?"
Yes" Bunny said loftily It's always better
TO talk 70 a fellow as il he wasn't a servant you
know"
And what do you expect me TO do. Urqu-
hart, Jimmy asked.
II suppose" Bunny suggested. you'll drop the
satisfecits altogether now. They seem to me
scarcely necessary"
do they?" Mr.. Baker replied, with q marked
change Of manner. Il don't agree with you, and
what am going to do is to give you the sound
est thrashing you ever had in your life"
Bunny started as If ne had been shot.
Il said" Mr Baker said menacingly, that l
was going to give you the soundest thrashing
you ever had in your life. Did you hear me?"
you can't you've no right to-" Bunny STAN
mered
Il have no right as a master. Mr.. Urquhart,
but man to man-as man to boy
Bunny began TO turn pale.
Under the circumstances. Mr.. Urquhart you
can night IL you choose. you know, but l
shouldn't advise you to- / think. perhaps. 1t
wouldn't hurt quite much If you took it in the
usual position"
IN take jolly good care that Maude VIII never
speak to you again." Bunny burst out desper-
atey.
u am inclined to doubt that. Mr.. Urquharf,"
The master said. Il discussed the question OF
this little operation with her to-day. and she
particularly asked me to add few Of the very
best as her contribution" ....!.s....... ....