Maurice is a young Englishman who is growing up as a gentleman, being groomed to take his deceased father's presence in society. Maurice is the son of a religious woman who thinks of her son as the man of the house even though he is only a small child when his father dies. Maurice is sent to all the best schools and even attends college for a time even though college is considered unnecessary for his station in society. Maurice is then to take over his father's position in a stock broker firm when he is finished with his education.
Maurice struggles with his role in society. Maurice is expected to meet a nice girl and marry. However, Maurice is not attracted to women. Maurice is at first confused by his lack of interest in.....
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