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"The Pearl of Charity: Or, The Chain and Seals" by Madeline Leslie is a moralistic children's novel written during the late 19th century. This book is likely intended for a young audience, emphasizing the importance of charity, kindness, and integrity among peers. Through its narrative, it conveys the timeless message that true character is demonstrated through one's actions and attitudes toward others. The story follows Frank Jocelyn, a bright and proud boy who is wrongfully suspected of theft after a valuable watch chain goes missing. As the tale unfolds, Frank's innocence and the struggle against gossip and judgment are put to the test, leading to emotional turmoil for him and his sister May. Their teacher, Mr. Monks, confesses his own past errors in judgment and highlights the significance of having charity toward others. Ultimately, the students learn to cultivate a spirit of kindness and charity, culminating in the formation of a "Charity Circle" that aims to promote goodwill among their community. The narrative demonstrates how misunderstandings can be resolved through open communication and compassion, reinforcing the book's central moral lesson. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Harriette Newell Woods Baker was an American author of books for children, and editor. Her career as an author began when she was about 30 years old. She devoted herself successfully to novels; but after about 15 years, she wrote popular religious literature. Her most famous book, Tim, the Scissors Grinder, sold half a million copies, and was translated into several languages. Baker published about 200 moral and religious tales under the pen name "Mrs. Madeline Leslie". She also wrote under her own name or initials, and under that of "Aunt Hattie". She wrote chiefly for the young, and was still writing in 1893 when she died.