Published in 1886, this novel encompasses a small community wherein Veronica, having lost her own mother, is “adopted” by a neighbour, Gertrude, who has a son of her own. The son, Dietrich, is learning how to become a saddler as his father before him. Their life is filled with hard work, but also some contentment. From the mother they now share, and two other matronly neighbours, Dietrich and Veronica learn valuable lessons about life. As the years pass, Dietrich and Veronica encounter trouble due to the mischief of two peers, and Dietrich more so as he is often tempted to frequent, alon...
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Chapter 1: A Visit To The Doctor
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Chapter 11: The Motto Proves True
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Chapter 10: Man Proposes, But God Disposes
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Chapter 9: Mother Gertrude Gives Good Advice
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Chapter 8: Each One According To His Kind
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Chapter 7: A Thunder Clap
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Chapter 6: Lame Sabina Gives Good Advice
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Chapter 5: Upon Unsafe Paths
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Chapter 4: All At Home
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Chapter 3: Nine Years Later
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Chapter 2: With Fresh Courage
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Chapter 1: A Visit To The Doctor
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Chapter 11: The Motto Proves True
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Chapter 10: Man Proposes, But God Disposes
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Chapter 9: Mother Gertrude Gives Good Advice
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22 min ↗
Chapter 8: Each One According To His Kind
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Chapter 7: A Thunder Clap
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Chapter 6: Lame Sabina Gives Good Advice
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Chapter 5: Upon Unsafe Paths
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Chapter 4: All At Home