
A bustling New York train terminal serves as the backdrop for a lively meeting of two strangers bound for the same uncertain future. Both carry modest suitcases that hint at their personalities—one neat and frugal, the other flashy and careless—while a mysterious society’s emblem on their luggage adds an air of intrigue. Their curiosity quickly turns to action when they intervene in a street scuffle, revealing a shared sense of justice and a spark of camaraderie that propels them forward.
Soon, the duo finds themselves drawn into the world of competitive sports, where youthful ambition clashes with the pressures of teamwork and personal growth. Through witty banter and spirited encounters, they navigate the challenges of new friendships, rivalries, and the quest to prove themselves on the playing field. The story captures the excitement of early twentieth‑century America, mixing humor with heartfelt moments as the boys learn what it means to stand together and chase a common goal.
Language
en
Duration
~7 hours (411K characters)
Series
Grafton series
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
United States: D. Appleton and Company, 1917.
Credits
Produced by Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2023-07-13
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1870–1944
Best known for lively school and college stories, this prolific American writer helped shape early 20th-century boys’ fiction with tales of sports, friendship, and campus life. He also wrote under the name Oliver Horn and left behind a large body of popular juvenile novels.
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