human
By a process of elimination I, recognising all the other boys in my house, have come to the conclusion that you are Crawley,
gpt
Yes, sir,
human
Quantum mutatus ab illo! I should not have recognised you. Circumstantial evidence seems to establish the fact that you have engaged in a pugilistic encounter.
gpt
Yes, sir.
human
And with whom?
gpt
I beg your pardon, sir; I hope that you will not insist on my telling. It was my fault; we had a dispute, and I spoke very provokingly.
human
Your mention of his name would not make much difference, if you were as busy with your fists as he seems to have been. But I am disappointed in you, Crawley; it vexes me that a boy of your age and standing in the school, and whose proficiency in athletic sports gives you a certain influence, should brawl and fight like this.
gpt
It vexes me too, sir, I assure you.
human
You should have thought of that before.
gpt
So I did, sir, and also of the figure I should cut when I went home.
human
Well, certainly, said the doctor, unable to help smiling,
gpt
I do not advise you to have your photograph taken just at present. But you know, he added, forcing himself to look grave again,
human
I cannot overlook fighting, which is a very serious offence. You must write a Greek theme of not less than two pages of foolscap, on the Blessings of Peace, and bring it me on Tuesday. And apply a piece of raw meat, which I will send up to your room, to your right eye.
gpt
And the term, as it is the fashion now to call a