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A Ragged Boy, a Good Samaritan, and Sissy
In New York, a shabby boy asks for papers and earns a moment of charity. A kind Alabama man aids young Eddie Barton and his sister Sissy, guiding them from a wretched tenement to a hopeful life with plans to adopt them in Alabama. The tale contrasts urban squalor with rural mercy and ends with a pledge of support from the benefactor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerusalem
Jong
Ain
Sun
Times
Tam
Eddie
Eddie Barton
Alabama
Hardy
John Hardy
Mr. Hardy
Sissy
Nan
Broadway
Centre Street
Sis
Maman
Sifferi
Edward
Jber
Licy
Gov. Saltonstall
Connecticut
New London
Rogerites
John
Tom
Rogers
Sarah
God
Commonwealth of Connecticut
Delaware
Ohio
Gen
Hinton
Govirnment
Whig
Neil House
Columbus
Gen-Otho Hinton
Central
Cleveland
Otho Hinton
California