Chatterbox, 1883 Gertie Kitty, April 12, 2023April 12, 2023 In the early years of children’s literature, often their short stories were sad and dark. The following short story is such a one. This is from the 1883 Chatterbox that is first mentioned here. Gertie Boys of ten or twelve, seen on the street, appear heartless and without sympathy, and… Continue Reading