When a neglected boy named Trotty is brought to a wealthy family's home, he quickly becomes a source of both trouble and transformation. As Trotty's mischievous behavior affects the family in unexpected ways, they begin to see the world-and their own lives-differently. Elizabeth Stuart Phelps's charming novel offers a poignant exploration of class dynamics and the power of empathy. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally...