Willy is a young boy who lives in a small village. He is a kind and generous boy who loves to help others. One day, he meets a beggar girl who is living on the streets. She is desperate and hungry, and Willy takes pity on her. He gives her some food and a place to stay for the night. The next day, Willy takes the beggar girl to the village square, where he introduces her to the other villagers. Everyone is kind and welcoming to the girl, and they all offer her food and shelter. Willy and the beggar girl become friends, and Willy helps her find a job in the village. With Willy's help, the beggar girl is able to make a new life for herself. At the end of the story, Willy and the beggar girl part ways, but they remain friends forever. Willy's kindness and generosity have changed the beggar girl's life, and she is forever grateful.
By Uncle Humphrey · First published 1851 · Genre: Fiction, Short Story, Children's Literature