In Pawn (1921)

In Pawn is a novel written by Ellis Parker Butler and published in 1921. The story revolves around the life of a young man named Johnnie Watson, who is forced to pawn his watch to pay for his rent. However, the watch is not just any ordinary watch, it is a family heirloom that has been passed down through generations. Johnnie soon realizes that he has made a big mistake and sets out to retrieve his watch from the pawnshop. Along the way, Johnnie meets a cast of interesting characters, including a beautiful woman named Mary Turner, who he falls in love with. However, Mary is engaged to another man, and Johnnie must navigate his feelings for her while also trying to get his watch back. As the story progresses, Johnnie finds himself in increasingly difficult situations, including being arrested and thrown in jail. Despite the challenges he faces, Johnnie remains determined to get his watch back and win the heart of Mary. In Pawn is a charming and humorous novel that explores themes of love, loyalty, and the importance of family heirlooms. It is a delightful read for anyone who enjoys classic literature and stories of adventure and romance.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.