His
manner is full of pretension. He never forgets that his father is
the richest man in town, and can afford to give him advantages
superior to those possessed by his schoolfellows. He has a
moderate share of ability but is disinclined to work hard. His
affectation of Superiority makes him as unpopular among his
schoolfellows as Frank is popular.
These two boys, together with Henry Tufts, constitute the
preparatory class of Rossville Academy. Henry is mild in his
manners, and a respectable student, but possesses no positive
character. He comes from a town ten miles distant, and boards
with the principal. Frank, though the youngest of the three,
excels the other two in
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Frank's face flushed with pleasure, and his eyes danced with
delight. He had made a great effort to succeed, and he knew that
at home they would be very happy to hear that the prize had been
awarded to him.
"Frank Frost will come forward," said Mr. Rathburn.
Frank left his seat, and advanced modestly.
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