human
Yesterday, just before the storm came on, Mr. Kendall was reciting with the Greek class, continued Mr. Hamblin.
gpt
Word came to him that his presence was required on deck. He asked my permission to go on deck. As I could not see the necessity of his leaving the class before the lesson was finished, I refused to give him permission.
human
Did he leave then?
gpt
Not then; but half an hour later another message came to him, and he left, contrary to my orders, and contrary to my protest,
human
What was the message that came the second time?
gpt
I do not remember precisely what it was--I am not versed in sea terms; but I do remember that Mr. Kendall left the class contrary to my express order. Not contented with this, he called all hands, and broke up the school, when there was no need of it. Such conduct is utterly subversive of school discipline, and--
human
Excuse me, Mr. Hamblin, but as to-day is Sunday, I must defer hearing any more of your complaint until to-morrow,
gpt
I desire to have this question settled before I resume my position in the Josephine,
human
I will hear what Captain Kendall has to say about it.
gpt
Sir, exclaimed the learned gentleman,
human
By no means. I wish to hear from Captain Kendall his excuse for leaving the class. I am not able to determine whether it was satisfactory.
gpt
I have already determined that question myself. I think I observed to you that there was not a sufficient excuse for his leaving the class.
human
I will defer the discussion of the matter till to-morrow,
gpt
I do not object to the delay, sir; but I do object to having any of the statements of the pupil counterbalance those I have made.
human
Do you wish me to condemn him without a hearing?
gpt
I do not wish you to condemn him at all. I simply ask to be sustained in the discharge of my duty as a teacher.
human
I will hear what more you have to say to-morrow, Mr. Hamblin.
gpt
Very well, sir; but you must allow me to remain on board of the ship until to-morrow, for I cannot return to the Josephine till this unpleasant matter has been adjusted.
human
As you please,