Book Excerpt
ll a--call a mincing-machine, Ex-Ex--what you said," said Douglas. William ignored him. "Well, all the others pulled an' pulled an' pulled an' couldn't get it out."
"You said that before," said Douglas.
"The nex' time you int'rupt--" said William threateningly, then, a note of pathos invading his voice, "You asked me to tell you this story, didn't you?"
"We didn't ask you to go on and on sayin' the same thing over an' over again," said Douglas, adding, after a moment's thought, "You might as well call a coal shovel Arthur as a sword."
"The sword wasn't called Arthur," said William. "The man was called Arthur. The sword was called Excelsior."
"It must have had the same name as this other man," said Henry. "I know this other man was called Excelsior, 'cause I learnt it once. The shades of night were falling fast an- he met an awful avalanche. I forget the rest, but it was jolly excitin'"
"Gosh!" said William in despair. "Don't you want to hear this story?"
"Just William's Luck" is a book written by Richmal Crompton, part of her famous "Just William" series featuring the misadventures of an eleven-year-old boy named William Brown. In this particular story, William finds himself unexpectedly in possession of a large amount of money.
The plot revolves around William's attempts to manage his newfound wealth, which he believes will bring him endless luck and solve all his problems. However, true to William's character, his plans and schemes to use the money often go awry, leading to humorous and chaotic situations. Throughout the story, William learns valuable lessons about the true nature of luck, responsibility, and the consequences of his actions.
Like other stories in the series, "Just William's Luck" combines humor with insightful observations about childhood, friendship, and family dynamics. It remains popular for its engaging storytelling and the timeless antics of its beloved protagonist, William Brown.
