Rebble

Rebble and Hasnip, ushers at the school; Burr's mother, and his uncle,

Burr Junior George Manville Fenn 1870

"Yes, so that I could know all the books of Euclid by heart, and have old Rebble obliged to come and stand before me, and feel as if all he had learned had run out of his head like water out of a sponge."

Burr Junior George Manville Fenn 1870

Rebble, who waited outside while one of the maids brought in my tea on a tray, -- a plain mug, and a plate of bread and butter; then she gave me a look of commiseration, making my cheeks burn, as I wondered whether she knew that I was shut up because people thought I was a thief, and unfit to associate with the other boys.

Burr Junior George Manville Fenn 1870

I say, wonder what old Rebble would say if he knew!

Burr Junior George Manville Fenn 1870

There's the river where old Rebble goes, and the mill-pond where old Martin gives me leave, and a big old hammer pond out in the middle of General Rye's woods where nobody gives me leave, but I go.

Burr Junior George Manville Fenn 1870

Rebble, with dignity, "and I cannot answer for his reasons."

Burr Junior George Manville Fenn 1870

Rebble harassed me a little whenever he had a chance; and every now and then the Doctor made a sudden unexpected attack upon me with questions uttered in the severest of tones.

Burr Junior George Manville Fenn 1870

Rebble, I feel disposed to be lenient this time, as the boys have pretty well punished themselves.

Burr Junior George Manville Fenn 1870

"Of course; I was being wigged by old Rebble because I couldn't go through the forty-seventh of Book One; and I can't, and I feel as if I never shall."

Burr Junior George Manville Fenn 1870

It hurts a good deal, and the Doctor hits precious hard, but the pain soon goes off, and it will only please old Rebble if you seem to mind. "

Burr Junior George Manville Fenn 1870