86 THE FIRST GLASS OF WINE.

 

| 66 Good morning, Clare!” said Dick, in . a
a pleasant tone, as the boys happened *to.. —
meet in the hall, a few days after he ‘had
conversed with Ben, in the manner I have >
been describing. - a | 2

Clare, who had feared something disagree- a
aide in Sus Grek crmouiter with this violent-
tempered fellow, was much relieved by this

pleasant salutation, and answered in a
friendly manner. | eo

“Tam glad to see you don’t feel above | og

speaking to a fellow,” said Dick, laughing.

**T never thought or feeling above any.

one,’ > said Clare, earnestly. ‘* My mother
is SO very much afraid for me, it is only that
which has kept me away from you.”

“Yes, I'know you cannot always do as:

you choose,” said Dick, with a tone of pity — 3

that made Clare blush and feel soi: :