You will want for nothing, and you will be prepared for the responsibilities of manhood under my auspices." Mr.Manning's face assumed a look of self-complacence as he uttered these last words.
"I have no blame to cast upon my dear mother," said Frank.

"If she made that will, she acted under a great mistake." "What mistake, sir ?" "She failed to understand you." "Do you mean to imply that I shall be false to my trust ?" "Not at present, sir.

I don't wish to judge of you too hastily." As the boy turned to go, he said.

"I have nothing further to say, sir." "But I have," said Mr.Manning.
"Very well, sir." "I demand that you treat my son Mark with suitable respect, and forbear to infringe upon his rights." Frank looked up, and answered, with spirit: "I shall treat Mark as well as he treats me, sir.

Is that satisfactory ?" "I apprehend," said Mr.Manning, "that you may make some mistakes upon that point." "I will try not to do so, sir." Frank left the room, and this time was not called back.
His stepfather looked after him, but his face expressed neither friendliness nor satisfaction.
"That boy requires taming," he said to himself.