OR, CLARENCE MORTIMER. 13

 

~ Clare’s cheeks became very red under
this ridicule, but instead of being ashamed
of himself for having chosen such wicked,
ill-bred companions, he was ashamed of
being influenced by his good, gentle, lady-
like mother.

This is a sort of. false shame that I have
often seen in boys, and it surprises me very
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‘< Pm not afraid to take a glass of wine if
I choose. Here, Ben, give it to me,” said
Clare, holding out his hand.

And when Ben did hand it to him, he
drank the whole without stopping, although
it burned his throat, and he did not like it at
all. |
What do you suppose he did that for?
He did it because he thought it would be-
manly, and would prove that he was a boy
of spirit.