Part 1, Chapters 6-11 Summary

Chapter 6 finds Maurice scheming to find a reason to seek out Risley again. Maurice likes Risley and enjoys his openness. Maurice would like to befriend Risley and see where the relationship will go. When Maurice finally gets up the courage to visit Risley's room, he finds another boy there instead. Clive Durham is searching through Risley's records for a few specific ones that he has been invited to borrow. Maurice and Durham begin to talk and before long Maurice finds himself fascinated by this new boy. In chapter 7, Maurice and Durham become close friends. This relationship is a new experience for Maurice who has never allowed himself to become close to another boy before. Durham is open and friendly with Maurice, introducing him to his group of friends. Durham allows Maurice to stroke his hair and show affection in...