The Boy Artist. A Tale for the Young

"The Boy Artist" by F. M. S. is a heartwarming story about two young siblings, Raymond and Madge Leicester, facing life's hardships in London. Raymond, a sixteen-year-old with dreams of becoming a famous artist, finds unwavering support in his twelve-year-old sister, Madge. As Raymond passionately paints, the pair reflects on their past, marked by their mother's death and their father's indifference, highlighting the love and hope that binds them together. The story emphasizes Raymond's ambitions clashing with the challenges of poverty, establishing the central conflict and characters of the narrative.