Bealby; A Holiday

"Bealby; A Holiday" by H.G. Wells is a delightful and humorous tale that revolves around a thirteen-year-old boy named Bealby. Unhappy with his position as a steward's-room boy in the grand Shonts estate, where his stepfather works as a gardener, Bealby decides to rebel and run away. However, his escapade takes an unexpected turn when he unintentionally disrupts a weekend party hosted by a wealthy couple who are renting Shonts. To add to the hilarity, the Lord Chancellor himself is among the guests. This comical story follows Bealby's misadventures and the chaos he inadvertently creates, making it an entertaining read for all ages.