You know John?
Which John? Mr. Turnbow's son?
Yes. I've read news about him in today's paper.
And he's bright and intelligent. I'm sure he can pass the university entrance exam.
I wish he could too.
How's your boy, Jack?
He's a bit tired, you know. It often takes him a couple of hours to brush up.
Poor boys! They work harder at school nowadays, don't they?