“I walked home with John Munford, and was invited to take supper there.”
“I should have had no objection, if you had asked me. John Munford is one of my most reliable pupils, both in study and deportment.”
Gilbert was pleased at this commendation of his friend.
“I hope you will excuse me for absence without permission,” he said, apologizing with a good grace.
“You are excused, Greyson.”
Supposing that the interview was over, Gilbert bowed, and was about to leave the room, but was stopped by the doctor.
“Stay,” he said; “I have something more to say to you.”
“What else have I done?” thought Gilbert, in surprise.
“Sit down,” said the teacher.
Gilbert seated himself.