"You see, a woman of my age, who has studied human nature for a long time, comes to know the weaknesses of boys, even while believing in them to the utmost.

At times the temptation may be more than their powers of resistance can stand, and they are irresistibly impelled to take something that excites their cupidity.

I am prone to believe most of them find it possible to resist such an inclination.

Still, alas! I have known of occasions where the temptation carried the day.

This seems to be one of them.