Shifting For Himself

Shifting For Himself

Horatio Alger Jr.

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“Shifting for Himself” records the experiences of a boy who, in the course of a preparation for college, suddenly finds himself reduced to poverty. He is obliged to leave his books, and give up his cherished plans. How cheerfully Gilbert Greyson accepted the situation, and settled down to regular work, what obstacles he encountered and overcame, and what degree of success he met with in the end, the reader of this story will learn.

PREFACE

"Shifting for Himself" records the experiences of a boy who, in the course of a preparation for college, suddenly finds himself reduced to poverty. He is obliged to leave his books, and give up his cherished plans. How cheerfully Gilbert Greyson accepted the situation, and settled down to regular work, what obstacles he encountered and overcame, and what degree of success he met with in the end, the reader of this story will learn.

Though it must be admitted that Gilbert was more fortunate than the majority of boys in his position, it is claimed that he displayed qualities which may wisely be imitated by all boys who are called upon to vishift for themselves. In the last three years many thousand American boys have been compelled, like Gilbert, to give up their cherished hopes, and exchange school-life for narrow means and hard work. Nothing is more uncertain than riches; and such cases are liable to occur at all times. I shall be glad if the story of Gilbert Greyson and his fortunes gives heart or hope to any of my young readers who are similarly placed. The loss of wealth often develops a manly self-reliance, and in such cases it may prove a blessing in disguise.

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Shifting For Himself
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PREFACE

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CHAPTER I. TWO SCHOOL-FELLOWS

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CHAPTER II. THE GUARDIAN'S LETTER

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CHAPTER III. RICHARD BRIGGS

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CHAPTER IV. GILBERT MAKES A NEW ACQUAINTANCE

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CHAPTER V. AT THE DINNER-TABLE

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CHAPTER VI. HOW GILBERT GOT ON

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CHAPTER VII. A SPITEFUL WOMAN

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CHAPTER VIII. GILBERT GETS A PLACE

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CHAPTER IX. THE FIRST DAY IN BUSINESS

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CHAPTER X. THE NEW BOARDING-HOUSE

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CHAPTER XI. A NEW ARRANGEMENT

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CHAPTER XII. RANDOLPH'S CALL

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CHAPTER XIII. GILBERT CALLS ON THE VIVIANS

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CHAPTER XIV. A PLEASANT EVENING

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CHAPTER XV. AT STEINWAY HALL

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CHAPTER XVI. A PLOT AGAINST GILBERT

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CHAPTER XVII. THE PLOT SUCCEEDS

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CHAPTER XVIII. AN HUMBLE FRIEND

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CHAPTER XIX. A DOMESTIC DISCUSSION

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CHAPTER XX. A FEMALE FOE

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CHAPTER XXI. ALPHONSO JONES

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CHAPTER XXII. COUNT ERNEST DE MONTMORENCY

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CHAPTER XXIII. THE LITTLE FLOWER-GIRL

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CHAPTER XXIV. EMMA'S FATHER

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CHAPTER XXV. GILBERT IN A TIGHT PLACE

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CHAPTER XXVI. THE COUNT'S SECRET

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CHAPTER XXVII. HARD UP

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CHAPTER XXVIII. AN UNSATISFACTORY CALL

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CHAPTER XXIX. GILBERT'S PLANS

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CHAPTER XXX. GILBERT BECOMES A NEWSBOY

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CHAPTER XXXI. GILBERT'S SECOND DAY

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CHAPTER XXXII. A NOVEL PROPOSITION

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CHAPTER XXXIII. THE NEW PROFESSOR

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CHAPTER XXXIV. THE BROKER'S RETURN

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CHAPTER XXXV. GILBERT'S TRIUMPH

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CHAPTER XXXVI. MR. BRIGGS RETURNS FROM EUROPE

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CHAPTER XXXVII. AN IMPORTANT REVELATION

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CHAPTER XXXVIII. GILBERT'S SHIP COMES IN

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CHAPTER XXXIX. CONCLUSION

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