“Yes,” said he, “of course. Any boy here always raises his hat to another boy’s father.”
The little man did not entirely understand.
“But,” he began, “a professional boxer——”
Toby stopped him.
“You taught Rouse to box,” he said, “and he knocked Coles out. I can’t explain any more. The fellows at this school will always raise their hats to you.”
“It makes me feel almost as if I were a—gentleman,” said Johnny simply.
Toby looked at him with a fond smile.
“Come to the Head,” said he, “and be introduced. You’ll understand better after you’ve seen him.”
Rouse sat in his bath.