“That is likely enough. I don’t wonder you took some of the words the chief said rather hard; but if matters are spliced up between us, you won’t forsake your own School, will you, mate?”
“If the boy is given back to me I’ll not forsake the School,” said Rowton after a pause.
“I believe that will be done,” said Scrivener. “Anyhow you are bidden to come to-night to talk over the matter.”
“Are you square with me?” asked Rowton, looking full into Scrivener’s face.
“As square as daylight,” replied the man.
Rowton turned away with a suppressed sigh.
“I’ll be there,” he said; “not that I believe matters will be smoothed over. This will doubtless be my last visit.”
“No, mate,” answered Scrivener, “we cannot do without a jolly dog like you.”
“I’ll be there; that is enough,” answered Rowton.