He was bearing his punishment in a very good
spirit, making no complaint, spending his time in study, reading, writing
and carving.
Mr. Dinsmore came to him to hear his recitations, and was always able to
commend them as excellent. He treated the boy in a kind, fatherly manner,
talking to him of his sin and the way to obtain forgiveness and
deliverance from it, very much as Elsie and Violet had.
Yet he did not harp continually upon that, but dwelt often upon other
themes, trying so to treat the lad that his self-respect might be
restored.
Max appreciated the kindness shown him, and was strengthened in his good
resolutions. He was privately very much troubled about his losses,
particularly that of the watch, supposing it to be in Ralph's possession,
for Mr. Dinsmore had said nothing to him on the subject.
Being very fond of his sisters, Max felt the separation from them no small
part of his punishment; he followed Lulu's movements this morning with
wistful eyes.
She looked up, and seeing his rather pale, sad face at the window, drew
nearer and called softly to him, "Max, how are you? I'm so sorry for
you.
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