Riches have wings; or, A tale for the rich and poor

"Riches have wings; or, A tale for the rich and poor" by T. S. Arthur is a 1800s book that looks at how money can come and go and the big differences between the lives of rich people and poor people, considering the right and wrong ways people deal with having a lot or a little. The story introduces characters like Mr. Townsend, a rich business owner whose money is at risk, and his daughters, Eveline and Eunice, who show different ideas about what matters in society. Early on, the book makes it clear that wealth doesn't always last, as Mr. Townsend and others talk about money, doing what's right, and making smart choices, while he also deals with losing money. As his money problems get worse and he realizes things aren't as safe as he thought, the book sets up tough choices about what people value when money is tight.