Illustrations based on the story Edward Mills and George Benton: A tale
by Mark Twain (1835-1910)
Techniques used: Acrylic on acetate and paper, collage
"Edward dutifully acquiesced, and George became his partner in the business. He was not a valuable partner: he had been meddling with drink before; he soon developed into a constant tippler now, and his flesh and eyes showed the fact unpleasantly"
"General attention was thus drawn to the poor fellow, and a great many people came forward and helped him toward reform with their countenance and encouragement."
"One winter's night some masked burglars forced their way into the bank, and found Edward Mills there alone. They commanded him to reveal the "combination," so that they could get into the safe. He refused."
"They threatened his life. He could die, if he must, but while he lived he would be faithful; he would not yield up the "combination." The burglars killed him."
"The brave cashier's head-stone has this inscription: "Be pure, honest, sober, industrious, considerate, and you will never..." Nobody knows who gave the order to leave it that way, but it was so given."
