Herbert Astor is preparing a thesis, and seeking quiet he moves into a country bungalow, that he may give his best efforts to his work. The bungalow he selects is adjacent to the home of Madeline Selfridge, who seeks to be a philanthropist...See moreHerbert Astor is preparing a thesis, and seeking quiet he moves into a country bungalow, that he may give his best efforts to his work. The bungalow he selects is adjacent to the home of Madeline Selfridge, who seeks to be a philanthropist. She corrals half-a-hundred newsboys and gives them an outing at her place. Goodbye, peace and quiet for Herbert Astor, for the young urchins from the city make the welkin ring with their shouts and laughter. The boys discover an apple tree bending low with unripe fruit. The horde of youths descend upon the tree and they eat their fill of green apples. That night, there are acute pains in each of the newsboys' tummies. A hurry call is sent for a doctor. Young Astor, who is a physician, responds. Pains are assuaged and quiet restored. But in the meantime, Astor has formed an acquaintance with Madeline. From that time on "the doctor guy" becomes the hero of the boys, as he is with them daily. He has forgotten his thesis and he and Madeline are together daily. Then Astor is hurt when he falls while helping the boys explore a rugged bit of nearby country. The youths carry him with all haste to Madeline's house, where she does what she can to relieve his suffering. Convalescent, Astor discovers his love for Madeline and makes it known to her. What follows insures ensuing happy summers for the newsies and ensuing happy years for Madeline and Astor. Written by
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