Write to me occasionally, my boy; your letters will give me great pleasure.

And should you get into any scrape, tell me frankly all about it." The evening before Mrs.Conway had had a long talk with Ralph.

"I do not think I need to give you much advice, my boy.

You have already been out in the world on your own account, and have shown that you can make your way.

You are going into a life, Ralph, that has many temptations.