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continued the principal , mildly , but with the air of a man who expects soon to make a triumphant point . `` Between schools , at noon , while the students were at dinner and at play . '' `` Very well . You had them all done but two when you met Thornton to-day noon ? '' `` Yes , sir . '' `` Thornton , '' added Mr. Parasyte , turning to me , `` I have no disposition to hurry you in the unsettled case of to-day , though the result of Poodles 's examination shows that he had no need of the assistance you say he asked of you ; but perhaps it would be better that you should state distinctly whether or not you intend to apologize . It is quite possible that there was a misunderstanding between you and Poodles , which a mutual explanation might remove . ''