But seriousness and Tom have no dealings together, it would seem.

God forgive us if it be any lack on our part that has made our son the wild young blade that he seems like to be!" A little sob broke from the mother's lips.

It was the bitterest thought of all to the parents; and yet they could not see wherein they had erred.

They had striven to bring up the boy well.

He had had the same training as his father before him.