The Boys of Bellwood School

Frank Jordan, a young boy living in the small town of Tipton, struggles with his miserly aunt, Miss Tabitha Brown, while his parents are away. He feels misunderstood and stifled by her critical nature, especially regarding his recent purchase of a stickpin, which he insists he bought with his own earned money. The tension between their differing views on spending reflects deeper themes of independence and familial obligation, as Frank navigates the challenges of growing up under his aunt's watchful eye.