15/20 Ted had a sudden desire to learn French in that way, from something you said, Dolly; so I went myself, and was quite satisfied that it was no place for a decent boy. Your men were out in full force; and I was glad to see that some of the younger ones looked as ashamed as I felt. The older fellows enjoyed it, and when we came out were waiting to take those painted girls to supper. Did you ever go with them ?' 'Once.' 'Did you like it ?' 'No 'm; I--I came away early,' stammered Dolly, with a face as red as his splendid tie. The society of such women will unfit you for that of good ones, and lead you into trouble and sin and shame. |