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he said , addressing Leonard , for he was very angry . ` But , Mr. Morrison , that he should wish to come and tell you of it before it is known at the school who has done it , should not be forgotten , ' said Fred , pleadingly . ` Certainly , certainly , it is something , as you say , ' answered Mr. Morrison ; but in truth he felt overwhelmed just now . As Fred was leaving , a servant from Dr. Mason 's arrived with a note , asking that Mr. Morrison would bring his son , and be at the school by nine o'clock . ` Mason has found out all about it , I expect , ' he said , as he read the note . He gave orders for his carriage to be ready by half-past eight the following day , for he had a great deal to do before he started for London in the evening . He went to see Leonard in his own room before he went to bed , and then told him something of his uncle 's life , and why it was that he wished to befriend Horace Howard .