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Twilight was settling on the land. The forms of trees and houses loomed big and black, their sharp outlines suggesting fanciful forms to the minds of two boys hurrying along the road which like a ribbon wound In and out among the low hills surrounding the town of Bramley, in south-western Ohio. As the darkness increased lights began to twinkle from the windows of the distant farmhouses. "We're later than usual, Tom," said the larger of the two boys. "I hope we'll get home before father does." "Then let's hurry. The last time we kept supper waiting he said we'd have to give up playing ball…mehr

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Twilight was settling on the land. The forms of trees and houses loomed big and black, their sharp outlines suggesting fanciful forms to the minds of two boys hurrying along the road which like a ribbon wound In and out among the low hills surrounding the town of Bramley, in south-western Ohio. As the darkness increased lights began to twinkle from the windows of the distant farmhouses. "We're later than usual, Tom," said the larger of the two boys. "I hope we'll get home before father does." "Then let's hurry. The last time we kept supper waiting he said we'd have to give up playing ball after school if we couldn't get home before meal time." "And that means that we won't make the team and will only get a chance to substitute," returned the first speaker. As though such a misfortune were too great to be borne, the two young ball players broke into a dog trot. The boys were brothers, Tom and Larry Alden. Larry, the larger, was sixteen and Tom was a year younger. Both were healthy and strong and would have been thought older, so large were they.
Autorenporträt
Frank V. Webster was a prolific American author who wrote over 130 books for young adults, primarily in the genres of adventure and mystery. He was born in 1869 in Illinois and began his writing career in the late 19th century, producing stories for magazines such as "Boys' Life" and "The Saturday Evening Post." Webster's books were popular with young readers and were known for their fast-paced plots, vivid descriptions, and relatable characters. Many of his novels featured young protagonists who embark on exciting adventures and solve mysteries, such as "The Boy from the Ranch" and "The Gun Club Boys of Lakeport." In addition to his fiction writing, Webster was also a prolific journalist and worked for newspapers such as the Chicago Record and the Chicago American. He covered a wide range of topics, including sports, politics, and crime. Webster continued writing until his death in 1925. His books remain popular among young readers and are valued for their timeless themes of courage, perseverance, and friendship.