Phoebe Daring: A Story for Young Folk

Phoebe Daring: A Story for Young Folk

Why, the poor old judge couldnt help dying, you know, said Don, judicially. And he hadnt an idea his candle would flicker out so soon. Old Mr. Ferguson liked Toby Clark and Im sure, if hed thought his own end was so near, hed have fixed it so his clerk wouldnt be left out in the cold. Yes, he has! declared Becky. He has me for a friend, for one, and all the village to back10 me up. But friends aint bread-an-butter and I guess a poor cripple out of work is as bad off as if he hadnt a friend in the world. Thats why I say its a shame Judge Ferguson didnt leave him any money. Its worse than a common shameits just a howling shame! That is true, admitted Phoebe. Judge Ferguson went into grandfathers vault, where he11 suspected all the Daring money had been hidden by old Elaine, our crazy housekeeper, and while he was in there, in company with Toby and the constable, old Elaine tried to shut the heavy door and lock them all up. Had she succeeded they would soon have suffocated; but Toby stopped the door from closing, with his foot, which was badly crushed, and so by his quick wit and bravery saved three livesincluding his own. The judge was grateful to him, of course, and had he lived Toby would have remained in his law office until in time he became a partner. That his friend and patron suddenly died and so deprived Toby of further employment, was due to the accident of circumstances. I do not think anyone can be blamed. ......Buy Now (To Read More)

Product details

Ebook Number: 54529
Author: Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank)
Release Date: Apr 10, 2017
Format: eBook
Language: English

Contributors

Illustrator: Nuyttens, Josef Pierre, 1885-1960