Horatio Alger

“ She could not have shown more plainly that the invitation was not approved by her.
"Madam does not want me here," thought Ashcroft, as he fixed his gaze once more upon his friend's wife. Again the face looked familiar, but he could not place it. ”

“ Crawford, "that by the will your estate is divided equally between Carl and Mrs. Crawford."
"Yes."
"And nothing is said of any guardianship on the part of Mrs. Crawford?"
"No; I think it would be better, Ashcroft, that you should be Carl's guardian. A man can study his interests and control him better." ”