I couldnt do that, said Clarence.
Well, I should not have thought you would have stuck at that, returned Griff.
There must be no untruth, I broke in; but if without that, he can avoid getting into a scrape with papa
Clarence interrupted in the wavering voice we knew so well, but growing clearer and stronger.
Thank you, Edward, butbutno, I cant. Theres the Sacrament to-morrow.
Ohh! said Griff, in an indescribable tone. But he will never believe you, nor let you go.
Better so, said Clarence, half choked, than go profanelydeceivingor not knowing whether I shall
Just then we heard our father wishing the other gentlemen good-night, and to our surprise Clarence opened the door, though he was deadly white and with dew starting on his forehead.
My father turned good-naturedly. Boys, boys, you are glad to be together, but mamma wont have you talking here all night, keeping her baby up.
Sir, said Clarence, holding by the rail of the bed, I was waiting for you. I have something to tell you