Adoptions and fortunes after a widow's gift
A tale set in Marshall Michigan chronicles Aggy, a homeless girl adopted by the Welfords, and Agnes, who rises from hardship to become a respected music and language tutor in a wealthy family. The story follows Mrs. Lionel and Mrs. Welford through loss, pride, and eventual reward as Agnes secures stability for herself and her aunt.
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Lionel
Aggy
Agnes
Mia
Mr. Lionel
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Ageya
Mrs. Welford
Parnall
Welford
Avery
Shay
Gein
Mex Welford
Ras
Thase
Casirous
Metrumen
Ant
Hertz
Abe Whrusk
Nadinn Hoo Doo
Ogein
Mrs. We
Nieve
Hiece
Agnes Welford
Iadige
The Disinherited Son and the Will of Old Nance
A Massachusetts town tale recalls Old Nance an Indian widow who disinherited her troublesome son. After reform she gains church favor and a bright period ends with her death. The son secretly alters her will twice to claim all, proving a moral on human nature.
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Nance
Nanes
Chad
Reed
Boston Transcript
Parantt of Wealth and Moral Reform in Business Life
A discussion on wealth and business absorbing attention, urging counteracting influences. It advocates rational amusements, social intercourse, good books, fine arts, conversation among liberal minds, benevolence, and cultivation of social affections to resist avarice and degradation.
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