and thus nate 's new life led him through different challenges : posh schools where jeffrey made sure all the boys knew nate 's background , this also kept nate 's instincts honed as he 'd been called out for nasty fistfights constantly just for the other boys to test their meddle against streetwise nate ( the other boys always lost , soundly ) ; cambridge where jeffrey was thrown out for terrible marks ; country clubs where danielle tried to get nate to take her virginity , this he did not do , instead a lifeguard did it while she convinced herself nate was watching in jealousy but jeffrey was watching and laughing ; sunday rugby matches where nate , to laura and victor 's delight , always led his team to victory .