The Ghost in Sallys House and Molly's Parrot
Molly Huggins befriends new neighbor Sallie Simpkins then confronts a claimed ghost. Sallie spins a tale of a haunting to gain status, but Molly discovers the truth when a missing parrot is found in Sallie’s house, exposing Sallie’s deceit and ending her hold over schoolmates.
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Rachel Edwards
Molly Huggins
Molly
Sallie
Sallie Simpkins
Sally
Nellie
Anne
Margaret
Mel
Mr. Ghost
Polly
Mollie
Tully
Sally Simpkins
Moly
Samanthy the Snaker Cat of Perkins Farm
A Chicago reader recalls Samanthy a small red haired cat at Perkins farm. The cat pretends lazy indoors yet hunts snakes at night and brings home birds rabbits and a large Jin rabbit to show the family. Aunt Susan reacts with shocked humor to the unusual pet.
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Chicago News
Susan
Samanthy
Perkins Farm
Aunt Susan
Samantha
Latcher
Samanthy the snake cat terrifies Aunt Susan at night
In a rural tale Susan and the narrator witness Samanthy a cat bring snakes to Aunt Susan’s room causing screams and fear. The cat roams with snakes tied to her mouth, the household panics, bars are added to the window, and the girl’s voice asserts Samanthy’s sly knowledge.
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Samanthy
Samantha
Susan
Aunt Susan
Agin