Blade-O'-Grass. Golden Grain. and Bread and Cheese and Kisses.

Published in 1893, 'Blade-O'-Grass. Golden Grain. and Bread and Cheese and Kisses' by B. L. Farjeon is a work of fiction set in the impoverished Stoney-alley of London. The story follows the contrasting lives of twin girls born into neglect, focusing on Blade-o'-Grass, who is left to navigate a harsh environment after her mother dies. The narrative explores themes of survival, compassion, and community responsibility as the characters grapple with their own hardships while trying to aid the abandoned. This poignant tale highlights the struggles of the forgotten in society.