
In the bustling heart of Madison Square, where Broadway, Fifth Avenue and Twenty‑third Street converge, a sudden commotion erupts as a frail, oddly dressed gentleman tumbles into the chaotic flow of carts and carriages. A quick‑witted schoolgirl named Bonny darts into the crowd, pulling the man free and preventing a disaster. Her daring rescue sets the tone for a series of gentle adventures that unfold amid the city's lively streets and quiet garden corners.
Bonny’s curiosity and compassion draw her into the old man’s mysterious world, leading her from the hectic intersection to a nearby flower shop where chrysanthemums become a curious motif. Along the way she encounters a cast of colorful characters—policemen, merchants, and friends—each adding humor and warmth to her journey. As the story unfolds, listeners discover how small acts of kindness ripple outward, shaping friendships and revealing the charm hidden among the lindens.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (315K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
D A Alexander, 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 Library of Congress)
Release date
2021-05-09
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1843–1910
Best known for lively stories for girls, this American writer published dozens of books from the 1890s into the early 1900s. Her fiction often mixes adventure, family life, and young heroines finding their way in a changing world.
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