Dick Temple. A Novel. by James Greenwood. Short summary

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One of the main characters is Dick Temple, a guy who leads a dissolute life. One day his aunt Tobita agreed to help him pay off his debts, but she made a condition of her own.

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One of the main characters in the work is Dick Temple. He was 26 years old and led a dissipated life.

One day his friend Jack Mollet came to Dick’s house. Dick told him that his aunt Tobit had not denied his nephew the financial aid, but that he was in big trouble. Mollet was very surprised at his friend’s words. Dick suggested that they read the letter together.

In the letter, Tobita expressed her hope that her nephew would be able to pick up his mind after all. She added that she was making her relative’s check worth 560 pounds available. Temple’s aunt stated that it would take £510 to pay off all his debts, and that the remaining money would be enough for the next six months of his life.

Tobita also wrote that Dick should cease his friendship with Jack Mollett, whom she considered an indecent fellow. In addition, she asked her nephew to look after her son Samuel, who wanted to see the British capital in person. Tobita said that her son had already left Devonshire.