The Pensioners
Charles Bramwell, retired 65-year-old Army Captain, had nothing to live on but his quarterly pension, and living was high in California. He had two sons: quick, clear-thinking Dick, a popula... Read allCharles Bramwell, retired 65-year-old Army Captain, had nothing to live on but his quarterly pension, and living was high in California. He had two sons: quick, clear-thinking Dick, a popular young fellow with both men and women; and slower-witted Will--careless, lazy, and indiff... Read allCharles Bramwell, retired 65-year-old Army Captain, had nothing to live on but his quarterly pension, and living was high in California. He had two sons: quick, clear-thinking Dick, a popular young fellow with both men and women; and slower-witted Will--careless, lazy, and indifferent. One day a message came while the captain sat under the trees in his yard. The messa... Read all