Fiction · 1858
Poor and Proud
Or, The Fortunes of Katy Redburn: A Story for Young Folks
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Contents
- Dedication
- Preface
- Chapter I — Katy Redburn and Others Are Introduced
- Chapter II — The History of the Silver Watch
- Chapter III — Katy and Master Simon Sneed Visit the Pawnbroker’s Shop
- Chapter IV — Katy Matures a Magnificent Scheme
- Chapter V — Katy Visits Mrs. Gordon, and Gets Rid of Dr. Flynch
- Chapter VI — Katy Prepares a Stock of Merchandise
- Chapter VII — Katy Makes a Large Sale
- Chapter VIII — Katy Sells Out and Visits the Mayor
- Chapter IX — Katy Talks with the Mayor, and Recovers the Watch
- Chapter X — Katy, in Distress, Finds a Champion
- Chapter XI — Katy Meets with Extraordinary Success
- Chapter XII — Katy Pays Her Debts, and Tommy Goes to Sea
- Chapter XIII — Katy Employs an Assistant
- Chapter XIV — Master Simon Sneed Makes a Mistake
- Chapter XV — Katy Gets a Letter from Liverpool
- Chapter XVI — Ann Grippen Plays Tricks Upon Travelers
- Chapter XVII — The Sun Sets, and the Night Comes on
- Chapter XVIII — Katy Struggles Bravely Through a Series of Trials
- Chapter XIX — Katy Resorts to a Loan
- Chapter XX — Mrs. Gordon Feels Faint, and Katy Enters a New Sphere
- Chapter XXI — Katy Goes to Church, and Has a Birthday Party
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