ten o'clock
Ainger looked pale , and his big chest went up and down in a manner which those who knew him felt to be ominous . Stafford looked alternately solemn and sneering , according as he turned to the captain or Felgate . And Barnworth alone looked comfortable , and , apparently , had not an idea what all the excitement was about . At ten o'clock Railsford entered in his cap and gown , and Ainger immediately began to call over the roll . Every one answered to his name except Maple of the Shell , who was away at his father 's funeral , and Tomkins the Baby , who had been so scared by the whole affair , that he had turned sick during breakfast , and retired -- with the dame 's permission -- to bed . During the call-over the doctor had entered and seated himself at the master 's desk . His quick eye took in each boy as he uttered his `` Adsum , '' dwelling longer on some than on others , and now and then turning his glance to the master and senior prefect .