Humorous Chaff and Moral Quips Across Varied Tales
A collage of witty anecdotes and moral quips spanning reproves for foul language in a railway car, Garibaldi’s scalding critique of Rome, a Morse anecdote on flogging, a tale of watchers for the sick, a juror’s velocipede dilemma, and satirical lines on vanity and precept.
The School Mistress of Somertown
A contemplative tale follows a shy village schoolteacher who, after debt and hardship, earns a teaching post with ministerial aid. She meets Arthur Brownly, a bright, patient man injured in an accident, whose kindness rekindles her view of life as she discovers joy in flowers, skies, and the village children.
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Somertown
Stony Hill
Willy
Boston
Mica Colby
Miss Colby
Squire
Squire Lee
Deacon Brownly
Deacon
Arthur
Charles
Bostofrt
Arthur Brownly
Arthur Browns
Mr Brownly
Page
Tam
Ile
Annie Robinn
Jenny Pareon
Lizzie Jones
Charlie Swan
Denton
Sammy Green
Arthur Brownly and Margaret Foster at the store and home
Margaret recounts secretly bonding with Arthur Brownly in his shop and later at his home. She brings violets, letters arrive from his brother and invalid sister, and they share books and hymns. Arthur guides her toward faith, patience, and peace as he endures ongoing pain.
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Arthur
Jie
Italy
Deacon
Sam Johnson
Margaret
Stall
Beulah
Alis
Jordan
Atand
Jeana
Arthur Brownly
John
Heavenly days and a life lived in love and loss
Narrator recalls gentle days with Arthur and caring for the poor, then reveals his decline from illness and a final farewell. She cherishes his memory and faith, finds peace in ministry to children, and ends with a vow to meet again in heaven as she nears death. The piece reflects enduring devotion, bereavement, and spiritual solace.
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Arthur
Higalius
Alch
Sas
Alargaret
Tam
Cheok
Ife
Mother
Beulah
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