Torchy As A Pa

"Torchy As A Pa" by Sewell Ford is a funny story from the past that follows a young man named Torchy as he gets into all sorts of comical situations while dealing with his friends, family, and neighbors. The story uses light-hearted jokes to look at society and paints a picture of interesting people, especially as Torchy figures out relationships and what it means to be at home. In the beginning, Torchy and his friend Vee find out that their old friends, Lucy Lee and Captain Blake, are living a very different life in a small New York apartment. When they visit, they notice how boring their friends' lives have become compared to their exciting past. Vee worries that Lucy is lonely in the city, so they start thinking of ways to help her feel more connected to others. This sets the scene for a story about city life and how people connect with each other, all told with Torchy's funny thoughts and eagerness to fix problems, whether they are about people or just everyday life.