In some way George Dawkins learned that Paul had expressed the determination to dispute his place. It occasioned him considerable amusement.
“Halloa, Young Stupid,” he called out, at recess.
Paul did not answer.
“Why don't you answer when you are spoken to?” he asked angrily.
“When you call me by my right name,” said Paul, quietly, “I will answer, and not before.”
“You're mighty independent,” sneered Dawkins. “I don't know but I may have to teach you manners.”
“You had better wait till you are qualified,” said Paul, coolly.
Dawkins approached our hero menacingly, but Paul did not look in the least alarmed, and he concluded to attack him with words only.
“I understand you have set yourself up as my rival!” he said, mockingly.
“Not just yet,” said Paul, “but in time I expect to be.”