He filled the position of janitor at the school
which he attended, sweeping out twice a week and making the fires.
He had a pleasant expression, and a bright, resolute look,
a warm heart, and a clear intellect, and was probably, in spite
of his poverty, the most popular boy in Groveton. In this respect
he was the opposite of Randolph Duncan, whose assumption of
superiority and desire to "boss" the other boys prevented him
from having any real friends. He had two or three companions,
who flattered him and submitted to his caprices because they
thought it looked well to be on good terms with the young aristocrat.
These two boys were looked upon as the chief contestants
for the prize offered by their teacher. Opinions differed as to
which would win.
"I think Luke will get the watch," said Fred Acken, a younger boy.
"I don't know about that," said Tom Harper. "Randolph skates
just as well, and he has a pair of club skates. His father sent
to New York for them last week. They're beauties, I tell you.
Randolph says they cost ten dollars."
"Of course that gives him the advantage," said Percy Hall.
"Look at Luke's old-fashioned wooden skates! They would be
dear at fifty cents!"
"It's a pity Luke hasn't a better pair," said Harry Wright.
Pages:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25