"Time's going," he said, "and this Roman History lesson is upon us. Have you learnt it?"
"No, sir."
"Well, the issue is simple: either you continue cheating, or you give up no marks. Shall you cheat any more?"
"N-no, sir."
"Good, then you give up no marks."
"All right, sir."
"Well, hurry away. And if, when the big moment comes, you succeed in doing what's right, come and see me again."
§5
The big moment came. Fillet opened his mark-book and read the names in the order of last term's examination-list, which brought Doe's name first. Doe was mending a nib when his name was called, and, without raising his head, replied "100, sir."
Other names followed, and the boys gave up the marks allotted them by Penny's system. Then came mine.