MoonQuill

CHAPTER VIII

Author: Mark Twain Chapter 9

THE BOSS To be vested with enormous authority is a fine thing; but to have the on-looking world consent to it is a finer. The tower episode solidified my power, and made it impregnable. If any were perchance disposed to be jealous and critical before that, they experienced a change of heart, now. There was not any one in the kingdom who would have considered it good judgment to meddle with my matters. I was fast getting adjusted to my situation and circumstances. For a time, I used to wake up, mornings, and smil…

Unlock this chapter

10 coins to unlock · price is confirmed on the server.

Comments

Loading comments…