But it is a far cry to Sedan nowadays. The race of Klotzes has perished, and their place is occupied by muscular young Britons, who have no reminiscences and whose pronunciation, both of English and German, is easier to understand.
CHAPTER FOUR
BOYS
NUMBER I. THE GOVERNMENT
"There's your journey money, Jackson. Good-bye, and a pleasant holiday!"
"Thank you, sir. The same to you!" replies Jackson dutifully.
They shake hands, and the Housemaster adds:—
"By the way, I shall want you to join the prefects next term."
"Me, sir? Oh!"