The story revolves around a young man who inherits a large sum of money from a distant relative and decides to use it to pursue his own interests rather than settling down with a wife and family. He embarks on a series of adventures, using the money to indulge in various vices and excesses, but ultimately learns valuable lessons about responsibility and the importance of living within one's means.
By Franklin P. Adams · First published 1924 · Genre: Poetry, Satire, Classical Adaptation