Herbert Carter's legacy, or, The inventor's son (1875)
Alger, Horatio, 1832-1899, Levy, Edward G., donor, Porter & Coates. pbl, Russell & Richardson. egr · Philadelphia : Porter & Coates · leaf 73
small seven-by-nine looking-glass whichwas suspended over the wash-stand. It came downnearly to his feet. * I should hardly dare to wear this without alter-ation, he said; but there is a good deal of goodcloth in it. Mother can cut a coat and vest out of itfor me. Here is a blue coat with brass… … This is your legacy, Herbert. THE INVENTORS SON. 63 So they went tluoiigh the list, finding little ofvalue. The last article was a vest. It seems heav}, said Herbert. The lawyer took it from him and examined it. There seems to be an inside pocket, he said. There must be something in it. The pocket…
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