News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1905-04-19

Illuminate the saloon by lighting the
penny dip, we will drink to the success
OF our enterprise"
CoInnson sat down amid mucr
aughter.
1t was getting dark, and candles
formed welcome addition to the
feeble light. The viands were brought
out The boys found, however, that
they had neither tabIecloths nor knives
and forks. Some had pOcketknives, 81
that the difficulty was partly got over
Collinson opened some large bottles OF
beer, and the spirits of all rose. A ham
was cut, tongue and couple of pies
laid under contribution, and the feast
began
Harvey and Jack were sitting to.
gether, the former rendering the latter
every assistance in his power.
Cheer up, Old boy" said Harvey.
Il am glad the whole school have
taken up your cause"
Thanks" said Jack, with his mouth
full of pigeon pie. "Try this dove
tart"
"Wait till I've finished the chicken
and ham. Do the chains hurt|
"A little. I'm all right don't bother
about me-" replied Jack. is Morden.
field with u.s."
NO; he wouldn't come in. He said
he wouldn't tell about us, but he didn't
care to join us because it was bar.
ring out for your sake"
Il wonder why he hates me so? He
has changed lately" said Jack thought
fully.
Collinson got up at this juncture.
The boy who was placed us sentinel
at the door called to Collinson, Mr..
Mole is outside, and he says he wants
to speak to you"
Collinson got up from the festive
board and walked to the door. do
you want me, Mr.. Mole?" he asked
yes" answered the senior master
what is the meaning of this eXtraor-
binary conduct on your part? The
whole of the upper part of the school
is in revolt"
you know the reason as we'll as l
do"
Indeed do not" replied Mr. Mole.
81 distinctly told Mr.. Crawcour that
if he persisted in his course of severity
toward Harkaway l would not be an
swerable for the consequences"
"Afr. CrawcOur is deeply grieved.'
GIVE us the key of the paddock, so
that we can take off the chains" said
Collinson. Promise us that no notice
shall be taken of our rebellion, and in
an hours time we will open the door
and have the room ready for prayers"
NO" replied Mr.. Mole in a decided
voice. Il cannot agree to anything of the
sort. have talked the matter over with
the principal, and he is of my opinion
namely, that no concession can possibly
be made to boys who have behaved as
you have. An example must be made
of the ringleaders, who will be severely
punished. l did not expect such con-
duct from you, Collinson. You have
always been a pattern to others and
the ornament of the school, Will you
not listen to the voice Of reason"
LET us have justice first. We must
ave lAS MY, anu lhCll u hIllbSh pa
don from Mr.. Crawcour."
Il cannot promise anything of the
sort. Mr.. Crawcour will punish you
all if you do not yield speedily. He
says he will cane the entire school one
by one; reflect upon the consequences
of your rash act. What does your
duty to your neighbor teach you? Is
IN oh oil thnSo Tho nlapn6
in authority over your
Good night. l want to finish my
supper. Sorry we can't ask you to
join u.s." said Collinson, turning away.
Mr.. Mole made no further attempt to
continue the conversation.
Presently COllinson rejoined his COM
panions The supper was proceeded
with. and it was unanimously decided
that the resistance should be carried on
to the bitter end, unless their terms
We're complied with.
Songs were sung and general mirth
prevailed, the noise made by the boys
being heard distinctly by Mr.. Craw-
cour and his masters, who were as
sembled in the formers drawing room.
The little boys, who had not joined
in the barring out, had gone to their
dormitories, delighted at the uproar in
the school and hoping that as the
schoolroom was occupied there would
be no lessons on the morrow.
We'll" exclaimed Mr.. Crawcour, as
the senior master entered the room.
"What say the riotersT'
The expression of his face was anx-
ious. The ruin of his school was star
ing him in the face; so that it was no
wonder the principal of Pomona House
awaited Mr.. Mole's answer with anxi-
ETY. openly expressed upon his sallow
countenance.
Il was defed, sir" answered Mr..
Mole "Collinson demanded a complete
pardon for himself and his associates,
and the instant liberation of Hark-
away"
And you told him
THAT you could not possibly agree
TO such terms"
"You were right" answered Mr..