THK MYSTERY SOLVED. 221

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Mertoun, therefore, is the successful can-
didate for both the: first class prizes. I
should observe, that he was much more
in advance of both his competitors, until
within the last few days; but he has, not-
withstanding, fairly won his high posi-
tion; and his diligence and general good
conduct has been such, as to make me
rejoice sincerely at his success, You
know, however, it is not my practice to
allow one boy to receive two prizes; and
the question now is, with reference to the