fail, for the very same reason that the other does, because with fear
we act upon self-love, and nothing else."

"And yet we have many now who would introduce a system of schooling
without correction; and who maintain that the present system is
degrading."

"There are a great many fools in this world, Doctor."

"That reminds me of this boy's father," replied Dr Middleton; who then
detailed to the pedagogue the idiosyncrasy of Mr Easy, and all the
circumstances attending Jack being sent to his school.

"There is no time to be lost then, Doctor. I must conquer this young
gentleman before his parents call to see him. Depend upon it, in a
week I will have him obedient and well broke in."

Dr Middleton wished Jack good-bye, and told him to be a good boy. Jack
did not vouchsafe to answer. "Never mind, Doctor, he will be more
polished next time you call here, depend upon it." And the Doctor
departed.

Although Mr Bonnycastle was severe, he was very judicious. Mischief of
all kinds was visited but by slender punishment, such as being kept in
at play hours, etc; and he seldom interfered with the boys for
fighting, although he checked decided oppression. The great "sine qua
non" with him was attention to their studies. He soon discovered the
capabilities of his pupils, and he forced them accordingly; but the
idle boy, the bird who "could sing and wouldn't sing," received no
mercy. The consequence was, that he turned out the cleverest boys,