ot allow him
to take unfair advantage of another, even though that other might be
one whom he considered an enemy. She lost no time in seeking uncle
Rutherford, and telling him all, so that the boy might not be in
suspense longer than was necessary; for she well knew that he would
find a lenient judge in our uncle.

Nor was she wrong. Uncle Rutherford sent for Jim, and taking the boy's
hand, shook it heartily, as he said, "My boy, you have gained the
mastery over yourself, and no man can achieve a greater victory. I
could wish that you had tried to keep control over your temper from a
better and higher motive than the wish to outstrip Theodore; but we may
trust that you will set that before yourself now. Go on as you have
begun, and the scholarship is yours in good time. My best wishes go
with you, and I sincerely trust that you may win the prize."

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