Falling in
With Fortune or, The Experiences of a Young Secretary. by Horatio Alger - book
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ILLUSTRATED Young Robert Frost
becomes private secretary to a wealthy lady and accompanies her on a trip
through Europe. In Stratemeyer Completion.
This sequel to Out for Business, relates the
further adventures of Robert Frost, who left his home in Granville, near
Chicago, because of an evil, demanding stepfather, James Talbot. Robert Frost
loses his job in Chicago, but then accepts a position as a private secretary
and confidant to Mrs. Vernon, a rich matron. Mrs. Vernon has a dishonest
nephew, Frederic. He plans to gain possession of her estate by having her
committed to an insane asylum. Mrs. Vernon takes Robert to England to
escape Frederic, but her nephew forges a $600 check on her account and follows
her there. Frederic tries to force Mrs. Vernon's carriage over a steep cliff,
but Robert, daringly brings the team to a halt, sparing their lives. Frederic
robs Mrs. Vernon and flees to America. When Mrs. Vernon returns to
Chicago, Frederic commits her, and Robert must free her to set things right.
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