Robert Coverdale's Struggle

· 1899

“I suppose he’s over at the tavern as usual,” said the woman despondently. “He drinks up about all he earns, and there’s little enough left for us. I hope you won’t follow in his steps, Robert.” “You may be sure I won’t, Aunt Jane,” said the boy, nodding emphatically. “I wouldn’t drink a glass of rum for a hundred dollars.”…

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