Simon is a very trustworthy and reliable boy, who endeavors in every way to carry out my wishes. I have made him a monitor, and to a certain extent have placed the younger boys under his charge. He has exercised great forbearance with Vivian, only requiring him to treat him, as my representative, with proper respect. This, young Bell seems unwilling to do, and I have no doubt is quite capable of misrepresenting the condition of things at the school, and his own treatment.
I do not ask your assistance in any way, feeling quite able to cope with him, but I wish to prepare you for any mendacious statements the boy may be tempted to make.
My school has, happily, a high reputation, and has been for years noted for its excellent parental discipline. I have received many testimonials from parents who appreciate the valuable training their sons have received at the school.
I am, very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
Peter Musgrave, LL.D.
“What do you think of this letter, Mr. Russell?” asked Guy.
“I have nothing to go upon. I have not received any letter of complaint from young Bell.”
“Mr. Saunders has.”
“Indeed!”
“I have brought a copy of it to show you.”
The merchant looked over the letter, which has already been given in an earlier chapter.