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"The Surprising Adventures of Master Charles Summerton" by Bret Harte is a captivating tale centered on the young and imaginative Charles Summerton, who embarks on a series of unexpected escapades in a small, frontier town. Blending humor, adventure, and elements of satire, the story explores themes of childhood, social expectations, and the clash between innocence and reality. Through a vivid portrayal of character and setting, Harte captures the spirit of the American West, showcasing the charm and wit of his storytelling.

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terrific feats which were performed by a man on a pole, since practised
by him in the back yard; of the horses, one of which was spotted
and resembled an animal in his Noah's Ark, hitherto unrecognized and
undefined; of the female equestrians, whose dresses could only be
equalled in magnificence by the frocks of his sister's doll; of the
painted clown, whose jokes excited a merriment, somewhat tinged by
an undefined fear, was an effort of language which this pen could but
weakly transcribe, and which no quantity of exclamation points could
sufficiently illustrate. He is not quite certain what followed. He
remembers that almost immediately on leaving the circus it became dark,
and that he fell asleep, waking up at intervals on the corners of the
streets, on front steps, in somebody's arms, and finally in his own bed.
He was not aware of experiencing any regret for his conduct; he does
not recall feeling at any time a disposition to go home; he remembers
distinctly that he felt hungry.

He has made this disclosure in confidence. He wishes it to be respected.
He wants to know if you have five cents about you.
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