This novel tells the story of a young girl growing up in the crowded and impoverished tenements of New York City. Despite the challenges she faces, she remains determined to succeed and build a better life for herself and her family. The book offers a compelling look at urban life in the late 19th century and shines a light on the struggles and successes of immigrant communities. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.