Shorty McCabe on the Job

"Shorty McCabe on the Job" by Sewell Ford is a story set in the early 1900s that tells of Professor Shorty McCabe's surprising adventures when he becomes the executor of an odd will. Jumping right into action, McCabe is interrupted during boxing training by J. Bayard Steele who has a bizarre request for him regarding the will of the late Pyramid Gordon. The story follows their joint effort to right old wrongs using money from the Gordon estate, which involves interacting with people hurt by Gordon's past actions. This sets the stage for a story that blends justice, payback, and comedy, while spotlighting McCabe's steadfast nature and Steele's weird character. The book aims to explore the complexities of human relationships and make amends for past hurts through Shorty McCabe's journey.