“It is not at all like O’Hara to put on airs,” interposed Mr. Pelham.
“Even if he did, that is no excuse for Gregory,” added Mr. Fluxion.
“I suppose we shall not understand the matter till we see the students, and get their account of the affair,” said Mr. Lowington.
“The name of my ward is not mentioned in connection with this business,” remarked the judge.
“He is not mentioned as a mutineer; and so far it is perfectly satisfactory,” added Dr. Phelps.
“I have no doubt he has done his duty faithfully,” said Mr. Pelham.
“But when shall we have these young fellows back here?” asked Judge Rodwood.
“That is more than I can tell: they are out of my reach, and I cannot instruct them what to do,” replied the principal. “But Mr. Frisbone is happily with them; and I have entire confidence in his good judgment and discretion.”
“What will he do with them? He has no authority over them; and I fancy, if they once get ashore, Capt. O’Hara will not be as powerful as he seems to have been on board. What will they do?”
“I have no doubt Mr. Frisbone will send them to these islands in the next steamer, and come himself, if he is not wholly disgusted with his experience at sea.”