All Leslie's companions were sorry when they heard what his punishment was to be, and manifested their sympathy in various ways, and by many words of condolence.
"I pity you, old boy," said Hall, one night when they were all in bed, "I pity you, for I know what it is to be at school during the holidays; I must not grumble, however, for the latter part of the time was passed pleasantly enough."
"What, were you ever at school during holiday time?" inquired Leslie.
"Yes, and at Ascot House, too."
"Tell us all about it, Hall," said Lynch, sitting up in bed.
"Yes, do, Hall!" said the rest of the boys.
"All right, I'm agreeable; so here goes:" and Hall told the story of his holiday passed at school.
