'Not too much writing home allowed, I suppose?' said the father-in-law, hesitating.
'None, except a circular at Christmas, to say that they never were so happy, an dhope they may never be sent for,'rejoined Squeers.
'Nothing could be better,' said the father-in-law, rubbing his hands.
'Then, as we understand each other,' said Squeers, 'will you allow me to ask you whether you consider me a highly virtuous, exemplary, and well-conducted man in private life; and, whether as a person whose business is to take charge of youth, you place the strongest confidence in my unimpeachable integrity, liberality, religious principles and ability?'
'Cerainly I do,' replied the father-in-law, reciprocating the schoolmaster's grin.