Bob Chester's Grit

Book Excerpt: "Don't let that fellow worry you. I've known Len Dardus for years. He'sas crooked as they make them, and he never had an honest man work forhim that I know of."As the acceptance of the police official's theory would save them thenecessity of investigating the story further, the reporters agreed toaccept his version, and to accord with it they wrote their stories.As Jack Foster left the police station, his anger at the system whichmade it impossible for a person without influence or money to obtainjustice, was strong, and his heart went out to the boy, as he thoughthow he would feel, were he himself in his place."If that boy isn't honest from the soles of his feet to the top of hishead, I shall be the most surprised man in New York," he said tohimself, "and if my paper has any influence, I am going to get him outof his trouble."Occupied with considering various plans for aiding Bob, Foster quicklyreached the store of Len Dardus, but as he entered and caught sight ofan old, gray-Read More