Clarence 's father was part of a family firm engaged in trade with China , which kept him away from home a great deal .
Clarence died in 1848 , so Clarence was brought up primarily by Clarence 's mother .
Clarence 's father was part of a family firm engaged in trade with China , which kept him away from home a great deal , and he died in 1848 , so Clarence was brought up primarily by his mother .