02572cam a22003373u 4500 24437 UtSlPG 20260610133547.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Arthur, T. S. (Timothy Shay), 1809-1885 The Last Penny and Other Stories Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2008-01-26 The last penny -- How to attain true greatness -- The fair courier: a story of the American Revolution -- The April fool -- A way to be happy. Produced by David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The University of Florida, The Internet Archive/Children's Library) "The Last Penny and Other Stories" by T. S. Arthur is a collection of short stories written in the mid-19th century. The stories delve into themes of morality, the struggles of everyday life, and the challenges faced by individuals in society. One notable character introduced in the opening story, "The Last Penny," is Thomas Claire, a cobbler who grapples with poverty, self-indulgence, and the desire to provide for his sick child, Lizzy. This poignant opening sets the tone for exploring human emotions and ethical dilemmas. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Thomas Claire, a hardworking cobbler whose meager earnings barely support his family. His resistance to forgo small pleasures like tobacco and beer leads to a lack of resources for his ailing daughter, Lizzy, who yearns for nourishing food. Claire’s internal struggle between self-indulgence and paternal love unfolds as he confronts a dire choice involving his last penny: whether to buy tobacco for his own comfort or an orange for Lizzy’s fragile health. This conflict ignites a transformative journey for Claire, who ultimately begins to realize the profound impact of selflessness in the face of adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Short stories Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Croome, William, 1790-1860 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24437 65438 65438