wilkius

Updated: May 2, 2025

He rang a hand bell, and a lank boy, of fifteen, appeared. "Wilkius," said Mr. Smith, "this is a new scholar, Hector Roscoe. Take him to the playground, and introduce him to Mr. Crabb." "All right, sir. Come along." This last was addressed to Hector, who went out with the new boy. "I thought it best to speak with you briefly about Hector, Professor Smith," commenced Allan Roscoe.

Horatio Alger - Hector's Inheritance, Or, the Boys of Smith Institute