The evening of the the boy’s 8th birthday is met with both embarrassment and joy. It meant that he was ready to go out by himself for the first time without his mom, Mildred.‘There be monsters among men.’ She warned the boy, ‘just be my brave boy and rush back. My three shillings…’ she hands over the money ‘but…buy everything that your eyes desire, my birthday boy!’The boy was totally enamoured. Mildred isn’t always this rewarding but the boy sailed the momentary bliss. The embrassment was as strong. The bullies Read More …
