 I observed, roused by what I took to be his selfishness, "it always grieves me to contemplate the initiation of children into the ways of life, when they are scarcely more than infants. It checks their confidence and simplicity — two of the best qualities...  The Juvenile Court Record - Page 151908Full view - About this book
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...careful as she. "It always grieves me," I observed, roused by what I took to be his selfishness : " it always grieves me to contemplate the initiation...sorrows before they are capable of entering into our enjoyments.'1' " It will never check hers," said the old man, looking steadily at me, " the springs... | |
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