Wikkey A Scrap

"Wikkey" by Henrietta Vaders is a touching story from the late 1800s that looks at the friendship between Lawrence Granby, a sweet young man, and Wikkey Whiston, a poor boy living on the streets. It's about being kind, showing love, and dealing with being poor in the city. The story talks about how tough life was for people who didn't have much, especially kids, in a time when the rich and poor were very divided. Lawrence notices Wikkey, who sweeps streets and admires him, and finds out he's sick with tuberculosis, so he brings him home to care for him, giving him a warm place to stay and teaching him good values. As Wikkey gets sicker, Lawrence learns a lot about love and what it means to give and be spiritual. The story ends sadly when Wikkey dies peacefully, leaving a big mark on Lawrence's life, showing how strong kindness and the human spirit can be even when things are hard.