In the story, Mr Crocker-Harris appears as a strict master who is a man of principles and believes in following the rules. He trusts in the fair judgement and assessment of his students and is not swayed by emotions. He is not a sadistic person, but strict in the performance of his duties. On his last day of school too when he was occupied in his affairs, he did not neglect his duty towards his class or students. Mr Crocker-Harris did not tell them the results unlike the other masters.