Download or read book Struggling Upward, Or Luke Larkin's Luck written by Horatio Alger and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-11-11 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "[...] "Yes, sir." "That is all-for the present," and the stranger walked quickly away. "Who can he be," thought Luke, in wonder, "and why should he have trusted a complete stranger-and a boy?" Evidently there was some mystery about the matter. Had the stranger come honestly by the box, or was Luke aiding and abetting a thief? He could not tell. CHAPTER VIII MISS SPRAGUE DISCOVERS A SECRET About this time it became known to one person in the village that the Larkins had in their possession a tin box, contents unknown. This is the way it happened: Among the best-known village residents was Miss Melinda Sprague, a maiden lady, who took a profound interest in the affairs of her neighbors. She seldom went beyond the limits of Groveton, which was her world. She had learned the business of dressmaking, and often did work at home for her customers. She was of a curious and prying disposition, and nothing delighted her more than to acquire the knowledge of a secret. One day-a few days after Florence Grant's party-Mrs. Larkin was in her own chamber. She had the trunk open, having occasion to take something from it, when, with a light step, Miss Sprague entered the room. The widow, who was on her knees before the trunk, turning, recognized the intruder, not without displeasure.[...]".