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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…

Sedgwick, Christian Charity from A Short Essay to do Good_edited.pdf
A young girl learns the difference between Calvinism and Unitarianism, but is nevertheless encouraged to be charitable to all Christians, regardless of particular affiliation.

Uncle David edited.pdf
An uncle teaches his nieces and nephews lessons about economics, gentility, and falls in love with a worthy woman.

New York Fountains and Astor Baths.pdf
A sketch describing public fountains and art in New York City.

LIFE IS SWEET rev2.pdf
The narrator reflects on the vicissitudes of life and moralizes about the benefits of suffering and giving to others.
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