The Making of Bobby Burnit

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The Making of Bobby Burnit

by George Randolph Chester

EN·~8 hours

Chapters

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.

Details

Full title

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

Language

en

Duration

~8 hours (498K 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

2008-08-30

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

George Randolph Chester

George Randolph Chester

1869–1924

A prolific newspaperman turned storyteller, he became known for lively, fast-moving fiction and for creating Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford, one of the most recognizable comic swindlers of the early 1900s. His work also carried into the young film industry, where he wrote for the screen as well as for magazines and books.

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