Books published by publisher M.a. Donohue

From the first Chapter: "As for the boy," said Squire Pope, with his usual autocractic air, "I shall place him in the poorhouse." "But, Benjamin," said gentle Mrs. Pope, who had kindly and sympathetc heart, "isn't that a little hard!" "Hard, Almira!" said the squire, arching his eyebrows. "I fail to comprehend your meaning." "You know Phillip has been tenderly reared, and has always had a comfortablehome---" "He will have a comfortable home now, Mrs. Pope. Probably you are not aware that it cost the town two thousand dollars last year to maintain the almshouse. I can show you the item in the town report." "I don't doubt it at all, husband," said Mrs. Pope gently. "Of course you will know all about that being a public man."