Young Master (Classics of Children's Literature for Primary School Students)

Author: [US] Mrs. Burnett
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Features: An unexpected guest returns home, which surprises Shetterly. There sat on the sofa a tall, thin old gentleman in neat attire, while his mother stood by, her face pale. "Oh, child, you're back!" she embraced her son tightly, tears brimming in her gentle eyes. The old gentleman rose, sizing up Shetterly with sharp eyes as he stroked his chin, nodding with great satisfaction. "Is this Count von der Rohe?" he said. Then he walked up to Shetterly, extended his right hand, and shook Shetterly's small hand respectfully. "I am Attorney Harvath, your grandfather's legal advisor, who has just arrived from distant England at his request." Shetterly had lost his father at a very young age, so he had always believed that his mother was his only relative in the world. For some reason, his mother had never told him until now that he had a grandfather. His grandfather was a renowned count, ruling over a vast territory, and his name was almost unknown throughout England. The grandfather had three sons. However, all three of his sons had unfortunately passed away, leaving only Shetterly, a seven-year-old, as the sole direct descendant. To ensure that Shetterly would inherit his title, the grandfather had specially commissioned Attorney Harvath to come to New York to take him to England. Hearing all this, Shetterly grew extremely nervous. "Mom, I don't want to go to England, and I don't want to be a count. Among my friends, none are nobles... Can I refuse?" P5-7