This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1876 Excerpt: ...room early in the forenoon of a bright December day. The sun was shining through the window, and fell full on Walter's worn and pallid features. George and Edward could scarcely restrain their tears at the sight; but their school-fellow welcomed them with a smile, and motioned them to sit down on the couch beside him. ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1876 Excerpt: ...room early in the forenoon of a bright December day. The sun was shining through the window, and fell full on Walter's worn and pallid features. George and Edward could scarcely restrain their tears at the sight; but their school-fellow welcomed them with a smile, and motioned them to sit down on the couch beside him. "I am so glad I have been allowed to see you before you go," he said. "You know I shall not return next half." "The place will be dull without you," said Glover sadly; "but I hope we shall all three meet in a year or two at the University." "Yes, if the doctors are right, and it please God that I get well. But we must say good-bye for a long time--no one knows how long--and I wish to ask your forgiveness, both of you, before we say it." "Forgiveness forwhat, Walter?" asked Glover. "For having been envious and jealous of you both for a long time past--for having tried to get the Chiefship in preference to you, by unworthy means--for having requited your kindness with ingratitude, which I am ashamed to think of. No, do not tell me it is not so. I know the truth only too well now. The Doctor and Willoughby"--he glanced up at the two faces leaning over his sofa--" have both talked the matter over with me, and know that I speak the truth. Do not answer, but only give me your hands in token of forgiveness." They exchanged a warm grasp, and then there was silence, until Walter spoke again. "You promised, Dr. Glanville, that you would decide the question of the Chiefship to-day. Will you please to do so now, as I know Edward and George will not be allowed to remain here long." "I will," said the head-master. "You know it is always the custom, when ...
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