Çınar Ağacı Masalları - The Elm Tree Tales

THE

ELM TREE TALES.

BY

F. IRENE BURGE SMITH.

Little know they who dwell 'mid rural shades,
Of life's great struggles. Poverty and want
In direst forms, are never seen, where bloom
And verdure revel, but within the dark
And loathesome cellars of the crowded town,
They hide their tattered forms.

NEW YORK:

MASON BROTHERS.

1856.

Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1855, by
MASON BROTHERS,
In the Clerk's Office of the District Court, for the
Southern District of New York

STEREOTYPED BY
Thomas B. Smith,
82 & 84 Beekman Street

PRINTED BY
John A. Gray,
97 Cliff St.

PREFACE.

"There is a wisdom in calling a thing fitly. Names should noteparticulars."—Proverbial Philosophy.

To make the title of this book significant to you, I must transport youto a sylvan nook, far from the city's boundaries, where an old stonecottage peeps forth from the thick foliage. Down through the mapleavenue you will take your pleasant route, past the willow and alderclumps, and the ancient mill, that hangs its idle arms listlessly by itssides—on and on, over the little style, and the rustic bridge, whichspans the rivulet, until you reach the giant elm that spreads its broadbranches far and wide. Books and work are scattered about on the verdantturf, bright flowers peep forth from amid the green, and many a fairface greets you with its frank and cordial welcome. The sky is very blueand clear, and the summer's breath comes refreshingly to you throughthe leafy screen, as you seat yourself upon a mossy stone and join inthe merriments of the happy circle gathered there. But you are quite toolate for the manuscript volume which a guest from the city has beenreading aloud for the amusement of the group.

Perhaps you have lost nothing, however. I have obtained permission togive it you for a more leisurely perusal. I hope it will please you.

When a stranger goes to your door seeking your regard and patronage, younaturally look for some note of introduction, which generally readssomewhat after this fashion:

"Any attentions you may bestow upon my friend ——, will conferan especial favor upon

"Yours truly,

"—— ——."

Brooklyn, October 27, 1855.

THE ELM-TREE TALES.

JENNIE GRIG:

THE

STREET-SWEEPER.

NANNIE BATES:

THE

HUCKSTER'S DAUGHTER.

ARCHIBALD MACKIE:

THE

LITTLE CRIPPLE.

[Pg 10]

JENNIE GRIG,

THE STREET SWEEPER;

OR THE

VICISSITUDES OF LIFE.

[Pg 11]

JENNIE GRIG.

CHAPTER I.

Poor little girl! How sadly came her wailing tones on the frosty air,while the multitudes that hurried past were hidden from the chillingblasts by warm and furry garments!

There were some humane ones who lifted her softly from the ground, andbore her carefully to the nearest apothecary's, to examine t

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