The Young Musician

By, Alger, Horatio

"as For The Boy," Said Squire Pope, With His Usual Autocratic Air, "i Shall Place Him In The Poorhouse."...

Driven From Home

By, Alger, Horatio

A Boy Of Sixteen, With A Small Gripsack In His Hand, Trudged Along The Country Road. He Was Of Good Height For His Age, Strongly Built, And Had A Frank, Attractive Face. He Was Naturally Of A Cheerful Temperament, But At Present His Face Was ...

Cast Upon The Breakers

By, Alger, Horatio

"well, Good By, Rodney! I Leave School Tomorrow. I Am Going To Learn A Trade." "i Am Sorry To Part With You, David. Couldn't You Stay Another Term?" "no: My Uncle Says I Must Be Earning My Living, And I Have A Chance To Learn The Carpenter's Trade." ...

Bound To Rise

By, Alger, Horatio

The Speaker Was A Woman Of Middle Age, Not Good-looking In The Ordinary Acceptation Of The Term, But Nevertheless She Looked Good. She Was Dressed With Extreme Plainness, In A Cheap Calico; But Though Cheap, The Dress Was Neat. The Children She ...