Wikkey: A Scrap

Wikkey: A Scrap is a novella by Henrietta Vaders, first published in 1886. The story follows Lawrence Granby, a government worker, who forms a deep bond with a sickly street boy named Wikkey Whiston, highlighting themes of compassion, love, and the struggles of urban poverty in Victorian society. As Lawrence cares for Wikkey, who suffers from tuberculosis, the narrative explores the impact of kindness and the human spirit in the face of suffering, culminating in a poignant conclusion that leaves a lasting impression on both characters. The work serves as a social commentary on the plight of needy children during this era.