A Raymond, Evelyn 1843-1910 creator Copeland, Charles 1858-1929 text utu 2021 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "A Pair of Them" by Evelyn Raymond is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces readers to two young girls from very different backgrounds: Bonny-Gay, a privileged child, and Mary Jane, a hunchbacked girl from a less affluent area. The novel delves into themes of friendship, compassion, and overcoming adversity, demonstrating how these two girls' paths intertwine despite their contrasting lives. At the start of the book, we meet Bonny-Gay, who is an energetic child with a deep affection for her dog, Max. During an outing with a mysterious "Gray Gentleman," her fun is interrupted when Max causes chaos, leading to an accident that leaves her seriously injured. Meanwhile, Mary Jane, who is caring and selfless despite her own physical challenges, is introduced as she navigates her responsibilities at home. The narrative sets up a poignant contrast between their lives while also hinting at their eventual meeting, as both girls begin to reflect on their unique circumstances and the bonds that may bring them together. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2021-03-20 Original publication data not identified Friendship -- Juvenile fiction Girls -- Juvenile fiction Children with disabilities -- Juvenile fiction Children of the rich -- Juvenile fiction Sick children -- Juvenile fiction Poor children -- Juvenile fiction Baltimore (Md.) -- Juvenile fiction PZ Original publication data not identified 01013996 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64891 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64891 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134510.0 64891