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Clarence Budington Kelland
Clarence Budington Kelland (1881–1964) was an American writer known for his prolific output of popular fiction and magazine stories. He wrote in various genres, including adventure, mystery, and humor, and was particularly known for his serials in magazines such as "The Saturday Evening Post." His notable works include "Scattergood Baines," which became a successful film series, and "Mark Tidd," a series of books about a clever, resourceful boy. Kelland's writing often featured homespun, American small-town characters, and he once described himself as "the best second-rate writer in America."
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CHAPTER I HE INVADES COLDRIVER The entrance of Scattergood Baines into Coldriver Valley, and the manner of his first taking root in its soil, are legendary. This much is clear past even disputing in the post office at mail time, or evenings in the grocery—he walked in, perspiring profusely, for he was very fat. It is asserted that he walked the full twenty-four miles from the railroad, subsisting on...
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CHAPTER I Bonbright Foote VI arose and stood behind the long table which served him as a desk and extended his hand across it. His bearing was that of a man taking a leading part in an event of historic importance. "My son," said he, "it gratifies me to welcome you to your place in this firm." Then he smiled. When Bonbright Foote VI smiled it was as though he said to himself, "To...
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