
TO THE LITTLE "BLIND-EYED CHILDREN" IN THE ASYLUM FOR THE BLIND AT INDIANAPOLIS.
DOTTY DIMPLE AT PLAY. - CHAPTER I. - "THE BLIND-EYED CHILDREN."
CHAPTER II. - EMILY'S TRIALS.
CHAPTER III. - PLAYING SHIP.
CHAPTER IV. - A SPOILED DINNER.
CHAPTER V. - PLAYING TRUANT.
CHAPTER VI. - A STRANGE VISIT.
CHAPTER VII. - PLAYING PRISONER.
CHAPTER VIII. - PLAYING THIEF.
PRUDY'S LECTURE.
Dotty Dimple is a bright, mischievous girl whose imagination turns every ordinary outing into a grand adventure. Accompanied by her cousin Katie, her caring aunt Maria, and a cast of eccentric adults, she sets off on a rattling train ride to Indianapolis, chattering about moon fragments and secret spools along the way. The journey is peppered with playful misunderstandings and the kind of lively banter that makes the countryside feel like a stage for their tiny dramas.
Upon arrival, the group is invited to a nearby institute for blind children, a place that sparks Dotty’s endless curiosity. She watches as the young residents read by feeling raised letters, and she tries to imagine a world without sight, prompting gentle, humorous questions from the children and adults alike. The visit promises both heartfelt moments and a glimpse into a world the friends have never known, setting the stage for a day of discovery and unexpected friendships.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (127K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2003-11-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1833–1906
A pioneer of lively, realistic children's fiction, this 19th-century American writer won generations of young readers with the beloved Little Prudy books and many other stories. Writing as Sophie May, she brought humor and warmth to everyday family life without turning her tales into lectures.
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