Ptomaine Street: The Tale of Warble Petticoat

A breezy, self‑aware foreword invites readers into a world where foolishness is celebrated and poetry drifts through the streets of an old Pittsburgh neighborhood. The narrator’s witty verses set a light‑hearted tone, promising a tale that revels in mischief, charm, and the simple delight of everyday absurdities.

At the heart of the story is Warble Petticoat—a plump, laughing girl with lagoon‑blue eyes and a shock of curly yellow hair—who navigates school, friends, and a bustling city block with boundless energy. Her rebellion reaches a comical climax when she drops a lone caterpillar onto a classmate’s neckband, an act that lands her an expulsion and a triumphant sense of freedom. Warble’s irrepressible spirit and her love of life are captured in vivid, playful language, making this a gentle, laugh‑filled adventure that celebrates the joy of being unapologetically oneself.