The Five Pound Note
Avon Ledgard, scion of a titled English family, engages in a friendly quarrel at his fashionable club with Reggie Chesterton, who declares that Ledgard has never earned a penny and never cou... Read allAvon Ledgard, scion of a titled English family, engages in a friendly quarrel at his fashionable club with Reggie Chesterton, who declares that Ledgard has never earned a penny and never could if thrown upon his own resources. Avon lays a wager of 1,000 pounds that he can earn 5 ... Read allAvon Ledgard, scion of a titled English family, engages in a friendly quarrel at his fashionable club with Reggie Chesterton, who declares that Ledgard has never earned a penny and never could if thrown upon his own resources. Avon lays a wager of 1,000 pounds that he can earn 5 pounds within 10 days. Meanwhile, Nell Faddon, daughter of "Jock" Faddon, receives attenti... Read all