
Two Boys and a Fortune - Or, The Tyler Will - by Matthew White, Jr. - 1907
Contents
PREFACE
CHAPTER I THE MAN ON THE BRIDGE
CHAPTER II IN THE MISER’S HOME
CHAPTER III MR. TYLER’S WILL
CHAPTER IV THE TWIN BROTHERS
CHAPTER V BREAKING THE NEWS
CHAPTER VI REX GOES TO TOWN
CHAPTER VII REGINAND’S HUMILIATION
On a scorching July afternoon, the Pell twins and their sisters drift to the shady banks of Riddle Creek, where a sudden commotion draws their eyes to a lone figure teetering on a rust‑streaked railway trestle. The crowd watches in stunned silence as the man, frail and desperate, seems to be making a fateful decision, setting off a ripple of whispered speculation that quickly reaches the ears of the curious boys.
Rex, restless and short on cash, has just learned that a distant relative’s will may hold the key to the fortune he so badly needs. Together with his brother Roy, he plunges into a maze of clues, old family secrets, and the bustling life of nearby towns, all while trying to keep his own hopes from slipping away. Their adventure weaves together youthful ambition, the charm of small‑town Pennsylvania, and a mystery that beckons them far beyond the creek’s edge.
Listeners will be drawn into the lively banter, the tension of hidden motives, and the promise of a treasure that could change everything—if the brothers can untangle the tangled web before it’s too late.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (295K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2004-01-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1857–1940
A prolific American writer and longtime magazine editor, he helped shape popular fiction at the turn of the 20th century while also producing adventure stories and novels of his own.
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