4/9 But what will your mother say ?" "That's what I want to know," said Ben, looking suddenly sober. "I hate to leave her, but it is for my good." "Mothers are self-sacrificing when the interests of their children are concerned." "I know that," said Ben promptly; "and I've got one of the best mothers going." "So you have. Every one likes and respects Mrs.Barclay." Any boy, who is worth anything, likes to hear his mother praised, and Ben liked Mr.Brown better for this tribute to the one whom he loved best on earth. He was not slow in making his way home. He went at once to the kitchen, where his mother was engaged in mixing bread. |