t worth
knowing.

In the face of these manifestations of exuberant genius, it would be
absurd to accuse the author of making his hero do too much. All he has
done is to give this genius a right direction; and for politics,
cigars, 2:40 horses, and "one stew," he has substituted the duties of
a rational and accountable being, regarding them as better fitted to
develop the young gentleman's mind, heart, and soul.

Bobby Bright is something more than a smart boy. He is a good boy, and
makes a true man. His daily life is the moral of the story, and the
author hopes that his devotion to principle will make a stronger
impression upon the mind of the young reader, than even the most
exciting incidents of his eventful career.

WILLIAM T. ADAMS.

CONTENTS

CHAPTER PAGE

I. In which Bobby goes a fishing, and catches
a Horse 1

II. In which Bobby blushes several Times, and
does a Sum in Arithmetic 13

III. In which the Little Black House is bought,
but not paid for 26

IV. In which Bobby gets out of one Scrape, and
into another 38

V. In which Bobby gives his Note for Sixty
Dollars 52

VI. In which Bobby sets out on his Travels 66

VII. In which Bobby stands up for certain "Inalienable
Rights" 78

VIII. In which Mr. Timmins is astonished, and
Bobby dines in Chestnut Street 91

IX. In which Bobby opens various Accounts, and
wins his first Victory 104

X. In which Bobby is a little too smart 117

XI. In which Bobby strikes a Balance, and returns
to Riverdale 131

XII. In which Bobby astonishes sundry Persons,
and pays Part of his Note 144

XIII. In which Bobby declines a Copartnership,
and visits B---- again 160

XIV. In which Bobby's Air Castle is upset, and
Tom Spicer takes to the Woods 177

XV. In which Bobby gets