The Color of His Boots

"The Color of His Boots" by W. C. Tuttle is a funny story from the early 1900s that combines adventure and comedy. It tells the tale of Ike Harper and Magpie Simpkins, whose lives turn upside down after a crazy train ride that involves some bright yellow boots and a mix-up with a baby. After Magpie buys the boots, things get wild when they accidentally swap the boots for a baby on the train. Stuck in the Bad Lands, the two friends face all sorts of funny problems, like dealing with crazy cows and running away from a group of people who think they're kidnappers. The whole crazy adventure leads them to discover that the baby, named Georgie, is related to the porter who messed up Magpie's boots in the first place. The story is a lighthearted look at friendship, doing what's right, and how silly life can get when things go wrong.