An edition of The best foot forward and other stories
(1899)
The best foot forward
and other stories
by Francis J. Finn
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CONTENTS.
THE BEST FOOT FORWARD.
I. In which there is a Change of Teachers, and the Class of Second Academic Finds that it has fallen on Dark Days, 5
II. In which Eddie Miller tells his Tale of Woe, and Receives, in Return, an Astonishing Revelation from his Elder Brother, 12
III. In which are Set Down Minutely the Trials and Tribulations of Master Cyril Harmon, showing that Success is sometimes Dearly Bought ; and in which Eddie Miller finds that his Own Popularity Stands in the way of his Personal Influence, 24
IV. In which Eddie Miller takes Counsel of Father Noland, and Learns a Few Things Worth Remembering, 34
V. In which Tommy Madden takes a Pronounced Stand, and, by Extraordinary Means, Makes an Extraordinary Conversion to the Side of Law and Order, 48
VI. In which it is shown how Cakes and Lemonade can help in a Good Cause, and the Class begins to put the Best Foot Forward 58
VII. In which the Class goes upon Dress Parade, and Cyril Harmon Suffers Persecution, 56
VIII. In which Cyril turns the Scale, Mr. Roberts enters the Yard and a Small Newsboy 75
IX. In which Mr. Roberts gives an Opinion of his Boys which does not Square with his Opening Sentiments and Everybody is Happy, 78
I. In which John Rolfs, for Good and Sufficient Reasons, wishes to go Home; but is Prevailed upon by the King of the College to Stay
II. In which the King of the College gets an Idea and Astonishes the Yard in Wash-room Assembled by promising them an Exhibition of Football Playing from none other than John Rolfs 99
III. In which the King of the College induces Rolfs to play Right Half-Back, 114
IV. A Football Game with a Famous Run, 121
V. In which John Rolfs changes his Mind, and remains at College, 133
LOOKING FOR SANTA CLAUS.
ONE STEP AND THEN ANOTHER; OR, THE RISE OF JIMMIE GLEASON.
I. In which Jimmie is Conquered and Conquers, 153
II. In which Jimmie meets Father Nelson, and gets a New Idea, 160
THREE DAYS LONGER, VERY MUCH ASTONISHED
III. The Gleasons at Home, 165
IV. In which Jimmie Gleason reports Progress to John Larkin, 174
V. In which Jimmie makes Restitution and a New Acquaintance, 180
VI. In which Jimmie Gleason discovers that Fighting on the Street has its Disadvantages, 188
VII. In which Jimmie undertakes to cure Cyril's Fever, 19a
VIII. In which Jimmie Gleason forgets himself and is Plunged from Happiness to Despair, 201
IX. In which Margaret comes to the help of her Brother, and Mr. Ring "Does It," 208
X. In which Jimmie Gleason takes a Carriage Ride, and Finds a Home, 211
XI. In which John and Margaret show Wonderful insensibility to the Cold, and a New Year Begins for them in Earnest, 225
XII. In which Every One is Happy, and the Curtain Falls, 228
THE BOY WHO KNEW IT ALL 237
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