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Updated: June 17, 2025

But the master's head was then buried in the deep drawer of his desk, hunting for a lost paper. Unless he had spoken it in forgetfulness which was not improbable-there could be no doubt that he looked upon Tom as Gaunt's successor. The school so interpreted it, and chose to become, amongst themselves, sullenly rebellious.

Mrs. Henry Wood - The Channings