My favorite passage from Horatio Alger’s 1867 novel “Ragged Dick”

...or are you just happy to see me?

...or are you just happy to see me?

“I like the name of Dick,” said the young lady, with charming frankness.

Without being able to tell why, Dick felt rather glad she did.

2 Responses to “My favorite passage from Horatio Alger’s 1867 novel “Ragged Dick””

  1. Siwi on #

    This is so freaking delightful. Bootstraps.

     
  2. Karen on #

    Can you send me this clip compilation?