The Stake
John Thornton and his supposed nephew Tom live together in the city. They are fond of each other, but the elder man is worried about Tom, for the boy has fallen into the habit of gambling he... Read allJohn Thornton and his supposed nephew Tom live together in the city. They are fond of each other, but the elder man is worried about Tom, for the boy has fallen into the habit of gambling heavily at his club. One night Tom leaves for the club. An old beggar breaks into the house ... Read allJohn Thornton and his supposed nephew Tom live together in the city. They are fond of each other, but the elder man is worried about Tom, for the boy has fallen into the habit of gambling heavily at his club. One night Tom leaves for the club. An old beggar breaks into the house and comes to the library. John captures him. The beggar is too ill to protest. He sees a b... Read all