Chapter 6

VISIONS OF THE FUTURE.

The big uncle and the little nephew.--Exchange of ideas between the eccentric Henry Glazier and young Willard.--Inseparable companions.---Willard's early reading.--Favorite authors.-- Hero-worship of the first Napoleon and Charles XII. of Sweden.-- The genius of good and of evil.--Allen Wight.--A born teacher.-- Reverses of fortune.--The shadow on the home.--Willard's resolve to seek his fortune and what came of it.--The sleep under the trees.--The prodigal's return.--"All's well that ends well" 58