02174cam a22003253u 4500 23699 UtSlPG 20260610133538.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Smith, Francis Hopkinson, 1838-1915 Abijah's Bubble Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-12-03 Produced by David Widger "Abijah's Bubble" by Francis Hopkinson Smith is a fictional novella set in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the life of Abijah Todd, commonly known as Abbie, a woman who strives to improve her and her mother's modest circumstances in the village of Taylorsville. Through her journey, the themes of hope, ambition, and the dangers of financial speculation are explored, providing a glimpse into the challenges faced by women of that era. The narrative follows Abbie as she navigates her life as the postmistress, grappling with her meager salary and the burden of caring for her fading mother. Abbie becomes entangled in a scheme involving stock investments that promise financial liberation. Encouraged by a new acquaintance, Maria, and her kind-hearted employer, Hiram Taylor, Abbie ventures into the risks of buying shares in the Rock Creek Copper Company. As the story unfolds, her hopes rise and fall with the stock market, ultimately leading to a heartbreaking realization of harsh financial realities. Despite the disappointment, the story reflects on the importance of dreams and resilience, as Abbie learns that even in adversity, the presence of hope can enrich one's life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Short stories Investments -- Fiction Speculation -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23699 64751 64751