The Little Red Chimney: Being the Love Story of a Candy Man by Mary Finley Leonard
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"The Little Red Chimney: Being the Love Story of a Candy Man" by Mary Finley Leonard is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the titular "Candy Man," a character whose life intertwines with a charming young woman named Miss Bentley, also referred to as "the Girl of All Others." Their interactions and the influence of various supporting characters suggest themes of love, class differences, and the
pursuit of happiness within an urban setting. At the start of the story, the Candy Man is introduced while he tends to his Candy Wagon on a rainy day in October. He witnesses a near-accident involving Miss Bentley, which sparks an immediate connection between them. She is briefly flustered but expresses gratitude, leading him to recall her delightful presence. As he goes about his day, he reflects on this encounter, pondering the complexities of social status and his own humble position. The narrative hints at the unfolding romance and adventures tied to the "Little Red Chimney," where Miss Bentley resides, as well as the interesting lives surrounding both the Candy Man and Miss Bentley, including an old miser and a lively child named Virginia. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Leonard, Mary Finley, 1862-1948 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Little Red Chimney: Being the Love Story of a Candy Man |
| Credits |
Produced by Kentuckiana Digital library, David Garcia and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 72.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Subject | Love stories |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 15406 |
| Release Date | Mar 18, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 331 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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