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to reply to the question asked him, he
cast his eyes on the ground, and was
silent.

“There is something very singular in
this conduct,” said Dr. Young; “your
manner leads me to suppose that you
have done something which you feel to
be wrong. If this is indeed the case, let
me remind you that itis your plain duty
to confess it at once, and without reserve.
And, further, that it is your duty to con-
fess it to me, to whose hands your par-
ents have entrusted you; and who am
responsible to them, and to One higher
than them, for my care of you. Remem-
ber, deceit is in itself a grievous sin; and
that your offence, whatever it may be,
will be greatly increased, if you do not
deal honestly and truthfully with me.”

Harry shook from head to foot. He

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