It was some time before this happened, for he had got a very fine hand indeed. I suppose it wasn't often that the boys of Market Snodsbury Grammar School came across a man public-spirited enough to call their head master a silly ass, and they showed their appreciation in no uncertain manner. Gussie may have been one over the eight, but as far as the majority of those present were concerned he was sitting on top of the world.
The narrative describes an incident at the Market Snodsbury Grammar School where a character, referred to as Gussie, expresses a bold opinion about the headmaster, calling him a "silly ass." This act of defiance is well-received by the students, who likely see it as a refreshing break from authority. Gussie, despite being somewhat intoxicated ("one over the eight"), feels triumphant and celebrated by the boys for his audacity.
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