Up went the hand of Waterman, amid the derisive cheers of those around him.
"Phew! The atmosphere of this place is getting beastly, just like the common room on the day when the shindy was. Phew! I don't wish to be unpolite, but I'm sure you fellows won't mind if I get out of it."
And thrusting his hands into his pockets, Waterman sauntered out.
So the vote was carried that Paul Percival should be expelled from Garside.
CHAPTER XLVI
WATERMAN DOES A STRANGE THING
For one who had professed himself as beastly hot and fagged, Waterman did a strange thing after he had left the Forum. He walked with a speed that was simply amazing for him in the direction of St. Bede's; and what was still more remarkable, he did not stop until he had reached it. None of the Beetles were about at the time, but he had not long to wait before he caught sight of one of the junior form.
"Will you tell Wyndham I wish to see him—as quickly as possible."