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The Magic Lamp edited.pdf
An aunt tells her nieces and nephews the story of a girl named Serena and the magic lamp she receives from mother Nature.

The Little Mendicants edited.pdf
The narrator recounts a time in which her neighbor, Mrs. Devon, describes her charitable attention to local Irish Immigrants. While Mrs. Devon's charity is lauded, suspicion arises over the honesty of those she is serving. Questions form over the…

The Good Son- Edited.pdf
After a father's financial loss, his young son secretly works as a gardener while at boarding school to help earn money for his family.

Sedgwick The Elder Sister edited.pdf
A selfless daughter who has taken up her deceased mother's family duties is rewarded with a trip to visit a family friend, whose son develops romantic feelings for her.

The historical story of Pere Mesnard is combined with an account of a young Native captive who becomes a Catholic martyr.

TheCanaryFamily (1).pdf
The narrator visits her friend Sophia and describes her pet birds. The story recounts the history of this small family of birds, likening it to a human family.

The Bridal Ring.pdf
Arabella, a young woman of particular musical talent and beauty, becomes engaged to Wingfield Clayborne. Clayborne falls out of love with her and requests the ring back. Arabella takes literally the vow she gave Clayborne and returns the ring only…

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