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TWO CHRISTMAS STORIES
SAM FRANKLIN’S SAVINGS-BANK.
A MISERABLE CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR.
Sam Franklin, a quiet, hard‑working artisan, discovers that sharing a home with his new wife, Ann, leaves a small surplus each week. He tucks away the extra half‑crown, watching it grow in secret while his modest life seems to improve. As his hidden stash swells, Sam wrestles with pride, restraint, and an uneasy fear of losing the modest comfort he’s built. The tale gently explores the tension between thrift and trust, and the quiet ways ordinary people confront the allure of unspoken wealth.
The companion story follows a family confronting a bleak Christmas, only to find unexpected hope as the new year arrives. Amid cold streets and tightened pockets, small acts of generosity and resilience begin to lift spirits. It’s a warm reminder that even the toughest seasons can give way to brighter days, offering listeners a comforting glimpse of holiday perseverance.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (99K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Charlene Taylor, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Release date
2021-07-12
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1832–1911
A hugely popular Victorian writer, she brought the struggles of poor and homeless children into stories that reached an enormous readership. Her best-known book, Jessica's First Prayer, became an international success and helped define a whole strand of children's fiction.
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