The first edition of this book is dated 1900. The edition used is dated 1920. The publisher was The Office of the Boy’s Own Paper, London. The number of pages is 316.

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General information

I suppose this book is not so much aimed at schoolboys as most of this author’s books are, as at the young adult starting out in life. For the story here is one almost of warning about the mistakes a young man of good will might make in trying to find employment in a hard time.

The first job he takes is interesting because it is in a typesetting office, which the author knew a great deal about, having inherited a similar business from his father.

The second job is, quite unknown to the young hero, rather a shady one. It is obvious to us, the readers, because we are allowed certain information that Reginald could not have.

You would enjoy hearing it, or reading it if you must. NH.

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Contents

Chapter I.
An interrupted Bathe.

Chapter II.
A Come-down in the World.

Chapter III.
Number Six, Dull Street.

Chapter IV.
The “Rocket” Newspaper Company, Limited.

Chapter V.
The Crudens at Home.

Chapter VI.
Reginald’s Prospects develop.

Chapter VII.
An Exciting End to a Dull Day.

Chapter VIII.
Mr. Durfy gives Reginald a Testimonial.

Chapter IX.
Samuel Shuckleford comes of Age.

Chapter X.
“Will you walk into my Parlour?” said the Spider to the Fly.

Chapter XI.
Reginald takes his Fate into his own Hands.

Chapter XII.
Horace learns an Art, pays a Bill, and lends a Helping Hand.

Chapter XIII.
The new Secretary takes the Reins.

Chapter XIV.
The Select Agency Corporation loses its Office Boy.

Chapter XV.
A Letter from Horace.

Chapter XVI.
Visitors at Number 13, Shy Street.

Chapter XVII.
Samuel Shuckleford finds himself busy.

Chapter XVIII.
Poverty and Love both come in at the Door.

Chapter XIX.
The Shades lose several good Customers.

Chapter XX.
Samuel Shuckleford finds Virtue its own Reward.

Chapter XXI.
Reginald finds himself “Dismissed with a Caution.“

Chapter XXII.
The Darkest Hour before the Dawn.

Chapter XXIII.
Lost And Found.

Chapter XXIV.
Love fights his Way into the beautiful Palace.

Chapter XXV.
There is no Place like Home.

Chapter XXVI.
Turning over Leaves, new and old.

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