Wilt Thou Torchy
by Sewell Ford (1868–1946)
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- 4 hours to read
- 17 chapters
- Reading level: 5th grade
"Wilt Thou Torchy" by Sewell Ford is a novel written during the early 20th century. This work continues to follow the misadventures and humorous escapades of the protagonist, Torchy Ballard, as he navigates his social life and professional responsibilities. The opening portion hints at a light-hearted exploration of relationships, misunderstandings, and comedic situations, focusing on Torchy’s interactions with various characters, including Vee, Auntie, and new acquaintances. The opening of "Wilt Thou Torchy" introduces readers to Torchy Ballard, who is playing the role of a private secretary at a social event. While navigating the complexities of a group outing to a theater, he finds himself amid various comedic situations, including an unexpected reunion with a former acquaintance. The narrative captures Torchy's engaging personality, his witty exchanges, and his perspective on the hilarities of life. The introduction of familial and social dynamics, alongside characters like Doris and Westy, sets the stage for a story filled with charm, humor, and social commentary, ensuring that readers are drawn into Torchy's world.
- New York (N.Y.)
- Humorous stories
- Courtship
- Treasure troves
- Florida
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Chapter I
ON THE WAY WITH CECIL
It was a case of declarin' time out on the house. Uh-huh—a whole afternoon. What's the use bein' a private sec. in good standin' unless you can put one over on the time-clock now and then? Besides, I had a social date; and, now Mr. Robert is back on the job so steady and is gettin' so domestic in his habits, somebody's got to represent the Corrugated Trust at these function things.
The event was the openin' of the Pill Box; you know, one of these dinky little theaters where they do the capsule drama at two dollars a seat. Not that I've been givin' my theatrical taste the highbrow treatment. I'm still strong for the smokeless war play where the coised spy gets his'n good and hard.
But I understand this one-act stuff is the thing to see just now, and I'd picked up a hunch that Vee and Auntie had planned to be in on this openin' until Auntie's sciatica developed so bad that they had to call it off. So it's me makin' the timely play with a couple of seats in E center and almost gettin' hugged for it. Even Auntie shoots me an approvin' glance as she hands down a favorable decision.
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This free edition of Wilt Thou Torchy by Sewell Ford comes from Project Gutenberg eBook #17333, released 2005-12-17. It is in the public domain in the United States, so you can read it here in full at no cost, on any phone, tablet or computer. Genre: Humour, Novels, American Literature.
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