"Well, look here, Eddy; I want you to give a letter I have to Lizzie; give it to Florry, and tell her to give it. I will give you a ru--no, eight annas, if you do this, and mind and keep quiet about it, or I'll tell that you spoke about Aunty Halsa."
"Give me the eight annas," said Eddy, stretching out his disengaged hand.
They had reached the school gate by this time.
"All right; get down first."
Eddy descended, and held out a small paw, into which Sarkies dropped the coin.
"Quick!" said Eddy, "the bell is ringing. Give me the letter."
Sarkies handed him the note. "Be careful," he said, and Eddy, nodding, turned back in the direction of the school. He had not gone ten yards, however, when he stopped suddenly.
"Mr. Sarkies!" he shouted.
"What is it?"
"Oh! I heard paw tell maw that you are to be turned out of church--wot fun!" He turned again and ran down the road toward the school.