Author: W. E. G. BlackPublisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9780243404469
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 120
Book Description
Excerpt from Clemson College Chronicle, 1902, Vol. 5 This advertisement met the gaze of Henry Robertson, manager of the Excelsior Mines, as he hastily glanced over some papers that had just come from Southampton. By the same mail, he had received unexpected summons to re turn to England on important business, when the boat sailed for home. As the deepening twilight rendered reading im possible, and as he did not wish to have the lamps lighted early, he drew his chair by an open window to enjoy the evening breeze. Musing, his thoughts reverted to the notice he had just read; one idea suggested another, until finally having, seemingly, arrived at some definite conclusion, he said half aloud, It's worth the trouble; I'll try it. Arriving in England, and having transacted the business for which he had been called home, Henry thought again of the possible reward in store for him. The following after noon, he presented himself at the office of Bailey Brooks. On presenting his card, he was ushered into the presence of Mr. Bailey, the senior member of the firm. Having stated his mission, he drew from his pocket the photograph that for years had lain on the heart of Gentle man Jim. The old solicitor adjusted his glasses, moved nearer to the light, and gazed intently at the picture before him. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
