02623cam a22003493u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000140011324500730012726400510020030000470025133600260029833700260032433800360035049000590038650000310044550801650047652013380064153400630197965300180204265300330206083000590209385600590215285600430221199900190225469349UtSlPG20260610134614.0mcr n260607r20221896utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aAnonymous12aA story of the sawdust: The pathetic history of "Old Props'" darling 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2022  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier1 aMultum in parvo library, vol. 3, no. 25, January, 1896  aRelease date is 2022-11-14  aDemian Katz, Craig Kirkwood, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (Images courtesy of the Digital Library@Villanova University.)  a"A Story of the Sawdust: The Pathetic History of 'Old Props' Darling" by Anonymous is a poignant fictional narrative that likely originates from the late 19th century. This story, which can be categorized as a work of sentimental fiction, delves into the life of a young circus performer named Patty, revealing her tragic existence and the experiences that shape her character within the circus environment. The narrative explores themes of innocence, love, betrayal, and the harsh realities faced by individuals in the entertainment industry.  The story follows Patty, who is raised in the circus after the sudden death of her mother, a slack-wire performer. Under the protection of Old Props, a kind-hearted circus man, she grows up surrounded by the vibrant yet tumultuous world of the circus. As she matures into a talented equestrienne, Patty attracts the attention of a charming yet manipulative young man, leading her to unknowingly fall in love, resulting in the heart-wrenching consequences of her naivety. Ultimately, Patty finds herself devastated by heartbreak and illness, culminating in a tragic end that reflects the vulnerabilities and darker aspects of life in the circus, leaving her guardian, Old Props, to mourn for her lost potential and the heavy price of her love. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cUnited States: A. B. Courtney, 1896  aShort stories  aCircus performers -- Fiction 0aMultum in parvo library, vol. 3, no. 25, January, 18964 uhttps://digital.library.villanova.edu/Item/vudl:63761440uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69349  c110139d110139