Clyde contemplates how to keep his money to himself. He tells his mother that he makes less than $1.00 per day in tips and that he's required to work lots of overtime at the hotel to cover the shifts of other boys who are sick or away. In addition, he tells her that in order to work at the hotel, he must be well-dressed and is expected to wear nice clothes. These statements allow Clyde to keep his income, spend his money on clothes, and stay away from home as much as possible. As his mother comes from an unsophisticated background, she believes him.
The bellboys Clyde associates with often go out for dinners and on escapades to the local brothel. They invite Clyde to attend. When Clyde first begins to hear.....
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