The pleasant relations that existed between the teacher and the school also prevailed to a great degree among the lads themselves. Frank Gray and Tommy Toby, being quite unlike, sometimes had a tilt in words; but, as Frank was a gentleman by nature and training, and as Tommy had tender feelings, their differences were easily harmonized. The mild manners and good sense of Master Lewis seemed to impress themselves strongly on the characters of his pupils. Tommy Toby, who was often thoughtless in his conduct, was almost the only exception to the rule.
CHAPTER II.
TOM TOBY’S SECRET SOCIETY.
Plans for the Journey.—The Boys’ Letters to Master Lewis.—Tom Toby’s Plans.—The New Society.—Master Lewis arranges a Cheap Tour for George and Leander.—What may be seen for $100.
FROM Frank Gray, Master Lewis received the following letter early in vacation-week:—
Cambridge, Mass., March 20.
My Dear Friend and Teacher:
My good father has consented for me to go.
He thinks that the tour, to be a really profitable one, should be short, and that it would be better to attempt to visit only a portion of a single country.