Chapter 22
"Hector," said Mr. Crabb, nervously, "I am going to leave the institute at the end of the week." "Have you secured another situation, Mr. Crabb?" asked Hector, hopefully. "No," answered the usher, shaking his head. "I have been discharged." "For what reason?" "For interfering with Mr. Smith's nephew when he was brutally abusing Wilkins." "Did Mr. Smith fully understand the circumstances?" "Yes; but he stands by his nephew right or wrong. He blamed me for checking his nephew's brutality." "This is shameful!" said Hector, warmly. "May I ask, Mr. Crabb, if you have formed any plans?" "No, except to seek a new position!" answered Crabb. "I fear," he added, despondently, "that it may be some time before I am so fortunate. Roscoe, I don't know what to do when I leave the school.
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