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-- the man I hate and despise , and who is always on the watch to injure or affront me . Oh , who would be a father ! There , pack up your things ; you will go to school next morning at eight o'clock . '' Mr. Reginald packed accordingly , but that did not occupy long ; so he sallied forth , and , taking for granted that it was Richard Bassett who had been so mean as to tell , he purchased some paint and brushes and a rope , and languished until midnight . But when that magic hour came he was brisk as a bee , let himself down from his veranda , and stole to Richard Bassett 's front door , and inscribed thereon , in large and glaring letters , `` JERRY SNEAK , ESQ. , Tell-Tale Tit . '' He then returned home much calmed and comforted , climbed up his rope and into his room , and there slept sweetly , as one who had discharged his duty to his neighbor and society in general . In the morning , however , he was very active , hurried the grooms , and was off before the appointed time .