"Yes, sir, I am," said Bob, earnestly.
Nellie smiled down at him, for he and she were good friends. Then she finished reciting her piece, and was applauded, and the rest of the exercises went on. Then came the giving of diplomas to those who were to graduate from the grammar department.
This was followed by the awarding of some prizes, and certificates of good conduct, and for prompt and punctual attendance. Then, with a final song by the whole school, the program ended.
"School is dismissed, until the middle of September!" announced Mr. Tetlow, and with happy faces the children marched out to a lively tune, played by Miss Williams, one of the teachers.
In the yard there was more talk and laughter, as the boys and girls started for their homes.
"Did you hear what Bob Bouncer said?"
"Sure! We all did!"
"Wasn't he terrible?"
"And how awful Nellie must have felt! I was real sorry for her."