Books published by publisher London: Religious Tract Society 1890.

an excerpt from the book.... "..and then after a time the reader's bell rang, and Alec came forward to his little desk and began: "By Redfcrn's aid I managed to walk downstairs, and then, once in the library, it seemed as if a great point had been gained, and that all else was easy enough. The boys forgot, however, that although I might try to conceal my pain, I could not conceal the pallor of my face, which told plainly enough that I was suffering. The head master saw my distressed face in a moment, and came over very thoughtfully and asked the cause of my illness. I told him I thought if I lay down for an hour or so I should be better, and he immediately ordered Redfern to take me back to my room. This was most welcome. 'I hope you don't think I'm making a fuss about nothing! ' I said to him, as we walked back together. "' Oh no!' he answered at once, ' I can see you are looking very ill. I wish I could do anything for you.' "' I don't want the other fellows to think me a coward,' I said, anxiously. "' No fear of their doing that!' said Redfern, laughing. 'They all say you are a regular brick, to have borne up as you have done.' "This comforted me, for I was anxious that they should not think me childish and unable to stand my own share of hardship. We got up to the dormitory again after a considerable effort, and I was glad to be able to lie down once more, for the pain I endured was very great. 'You don't think the head master will know what happened to me?' I inquired. "' Not unless there is more fuss made about your being laid up, and that is not likely, for the fellows sometimes feel queer, and are allowed extra bed.' "It occurred to me that I should require a great deal of extra bed before I felt better, unless my present feelings changed very mu...