The sketches have the same underlying motive as those of boy-life, and
have been compiled in the same manner, with the same purpose in view.
Among them will be found several of the most popular of the creations of
Dickens, notably, The Marchioness, Little Nell, Jenny Wren, and Florence
Dombey, and it is hoped that in this presentation as simple stories of
girlhood, their classic form and beauty may arouse in the young people
of our day a new interest in the novels from which they are taken.
This volume and its companion will have accomplished their purpose when
they have won fresh laurels and a wider audience for the famous writer
to whom they are indebted for their existence.
K.D.S. _April, 1902_.
CONTENTS
THE MARCHIONESS.
MORLEENA KENWIGS.
LITTLE NELL.
THE INFANT PHENOMENON.
JENNY WREN.
SISSY JUPE.
FLORENCE DOMBEY.
CHARLEY.
TILLY SLOWBOY.
AGNES WICKFIELD.
THE MARCHIONESS
[Illustration: THE MARCHIONESS AND DICK SWIVELLER]
THE MARCHIONESS
The Marchioness was a small servant employed by Sampson Brass and his
sister Sally, as general house-worker and drudge, in which capacity she
was discovered by Mr. Richard Swiveller, upon the very first day of his
entering the Brass establishment as clerk.
The Brasses' house was a small one in Bevis Marks, London, having upon
its door a plate, "Brass, Solicitor," and a bill tied to the knocker,
"First floor to let to a single gentleman," and served not only as
habitation, but likewise as office for Sampson Brass,--of none too good
legal repute,--and his sister; a gaunt, bony copy of her red-haired
brother, who was his housekeeper, as well as his business partner.
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