Daisy of "Old Meadow."
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About This Book
"Daisy of 'Old Meadow'" by Agnes Giberne is a heartwarming tale of Daisy Meads, a young girl facing challenges in a difficult home environment. The story explores themes of family dynamics, poverty, and the resilience of love and compassion. Daisy's selflessness and the impact of community support are central to the narrative, culminating in a transformative journey for both Daisy and her father. Through moments of hardship and forgiveness, the book emphasizes the power of empathy and understanding in shaping relationships and overcoming obstacles.
Chapters (49)
- Daisy Meads and John Davis lay senseless, side by side, upon the half-made hay. Frontispiece.
- DAISY OF "OLD MEADOW."
- AGNES GIBERNE,
- AUTHOR OF "OLD UMBRELLAS;" "SUN, MOON, AND STARS;" "ST. AUSTIN'S LODGE;" "BERYL AND PEARL;" ETC.
- "If I have made gold my hope . . . this also were an iniquity to be punished."—JOB xxxi.
- "Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth."—MATT. vi.
- LONDON JAMES NISBET & CO., LIMITED 21 BERNERS STREET
- PREFACE.
- CONTENTS.
- DAISY OF "OLD MEADOW."
- CHAPTER I.
- THE WIDOW'S OPINIONS.
- CHAPTER II.
- STRUCK!
- CHAPTER III.
- DAISY'S NEEDS.
- CHAPTER IV.
- AN UNTIDY HOME.
- CHAPTER V.
- A DANGER ESCAPED.
- CHAPTER VI.
- TWO NURSES.
- CHAPTER VII.
- PAST DAYS.
- CHAPTER VIII.
- GOLD.
- If he loved nothing else in life, he loved gold.
- CHAPTER IX.
- OLD ISAAC.
- She found old Isaac Meads in the sick room, seated beside Daisy's bed.
- CHAPTER X.
- DAISY'S WISH.
- CHAPTER XI.
- A RICE PUDDING.
- CHAPTER XII.
- DAISY'S TROUBLE.
- CHAPTER XIII.
- GONE!
- CHAPTER XIV.
- A MOTHER'S WORK.
- Mrs. Simmons had dropped in afterwards, to find Janet, tidy and smiling, with the baby in her arms.
- CHAPTER XV.
- SORRY AND GLAD.
- CHAPTER XVI.
- ISAAC'S LOSS.
- CHAPTER XVII.
- MONEY AGAIN.
- CHAPTER XVIII.
- OUT OF DANGER.
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