Horatio Alger

“ I do not believe in any underhand work," was the ready answer.
"Then you are not like some men I have met," said Joe, and told about Ulmer Montgomery and his so-called antiquities.
"That man will never amount to anything, Joe--mark my words. He will always be a hanger-on as we call them, in the business world."
"I believe you, sir."
"Honesty pays in the long run. A rogue may make something at the start but sooner or later he will find himself exposed."
Maurice Vane remained at the hotel for a week and then left to go to Chicago on business. ”

“ And the old lady started back for her room.
"You haven't got time, Mrs. Dalley. Come with me."
"I cannot let my dear Dick perish!" answered the old lady, firmly.
Joe looked along the hall and saw that the flames were moving swiftly toward the room the old lady had occupied. To enter the apartment would be highly dangerous.
"You simply can't go after the bird, madam," he said. "Come with me!"
"My bird! my bird!" screamed Mrs. Dalley, and tried to run, or rather hobble, towards her room, despite the smoke that was now rolling over her head. ”

“ Then winter came on, and I knew I'd have to let matters rest until spring."
"Are you going out there in the spring?"
"Yes,--as early as possible, too."
"I hope you find the mine a valuable one, Mr. Vane."
"I place great reliance on what the mining expert said, for he is known as a man who makes no mistakes."
"Then, if the mine proves of value, you'll have gotten a cheap piece of property after all."
"Yes, indeed."
"Won't those swindlers be mad when they hear of this!"
"Most likely, my lad; but they have nobody to blame but themselves. ”