Memoirs of an Errant Youth

Archibald Sinclair Cholmondeley (pronounced Chumley) is an ill educated but picaresque street-wise youth who sees himself as a composite character of his boyhood heroes-Robin Hood and The Saint.</p><P>Archie is an opportunist who never passes up a chance to supplement his income. But despite his dubious schemes to provide the few pleasures available to a financially deprived young person living through years of war and austerity he lives by a self-developed code of conduct. He respects the aged is charitable to the needy generous to his friends and family and given the right motivation is hard-working in the interests of both himself and his employer. </p><P>Archie's scheming often lands him in hot water but his innate survival instinct usually saves the day for him.</p>