The Making of Bobby Burnit Being a Record of the Adventures of a Live American Young Man

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The Making of Bobby Burnit Being a Record of the Adventures of a Live American Young Man

by George Randolph Chester

EN·~8 hours·33 chapters

Chapters

33 total

THE MAKING OF BOBBY BURNIT

0:23

DEDICATION

0:08

THE MAKING OF BOBBY BURNIT

0:01

CHAPTER I BOBBY MAKES SOME IMPORTANT PREPARATIONS FOR A COMMERCIAL LIFE

11:17

CHAPTER II PINK CARNATIONS APPEAR IN THE OFFICE OF THE JOHN BURNIT STORE

12:22

CHAPTER III OLD JOHN BURNIT’S ANCIENT ENEMY POINTS OUT THE WAY TO GRANDEUR

12:54

CHAPTER IV AGNES EMPHATICALLY DECIDES THAT SHE DOES NOT LIKE A CERTAIN PERSON

16:06

CHAPTER V WHEREIN BOBBY ATTENDS A STOCK-HOLDERS’ MEETING AND CUTS A WISDOM-TOOTH

14:29

CHAPTER VI CONSISTING ENTIRELY OF A RAPID SUCCESSION OF MOST PAINFUL SHOCKS

15:04

CHAPTER VII PINK-CHEEKED APPLEROD RUSHES TO THE RESCUE WITH A GOLDEN SCHEME

19:11

Description

Bobby Burnit has spent his youth lounging in the comforts of a three‑million‑dollar inheritance, his days filled with idle amusements and the occasional flirtation with Agnes Elliston. When his stern father’s will forces him to take over the family store, the suddenly‑appointed businessman finds himself out of his depth, thrust into a world of ledgers, customers, and unexpected responsibility.

Determined to make a go of it, Bobby turns to Agnes for counsel, hoping her sharp judgment will compensate for his lack of experience. Their encounters are a mix of witty banter and awkward moments as Bobby fumbles through preparations, from arranging his office to navigating the social expectations of the Elliston household. The story follows his earnest, often humorous attempts to prove himself worthy of the trust placed in him, while hinting at a deeper connection forming between the two.

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The Making of Bobby Burnit Being a Record of the Adventures of a Live American Young Man Being a Record of the Adventures of a Live American Young Man

Language

en

Duration

~8 hours (497K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Mark C. Orton, Linda McKeown, Barbara Tozier and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Release date

Aug 30, 2008

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

George Randolph Chester

George Randolph Chester

1869–1924

Best known for creating the fast-talking schemer Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford, this American writer turned sharp humor and newsroom energy into stories that became popular books, plays, and silent films. He also worked in early cinema as a screenwriter, editor, and director.

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