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Bonnie May

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A spirited young girl who appears unannounced in a theatre box becomes entwined with an actor and a household that alternately shelters, misunderstands, and defends her. The narrative moves through episodes of guardianship, small theatrical productions, wardrobe and social embarrassments, and an emerging search into her past, culminating in an attic confrontation and the revelation of long-held secrets. Chapters alternate lively scenes of performance and domestic reflection to examine how playacting, community judgment, and affectionate persistence shape a child's sense of identity and belonging. The tone blends gentle comedy with compassionate drama as relationships adjust and hidden truths come to light.

Illustrations

She assumed a slightly careless air and looked airily at imaginary objects Frontispiece
FACING PAGE
“I thought everybody knew me,” she said. “I’m Bonnie May” 8
“Good evening,” she said, as if she were addressing strangers 28
“You seem a little old for the part,” she suggested 54
A most extraordinary ancient man stood there watching her 82
“Enter the heroine!” was the child’s greeting 162
“They look as if they were quite happy—and didn’t care to be anything else” 180
“I don’t know what you’re getting at!” he exclaimed. “If you’ve got anything to say, why not say it and be done with it?” 196
“Dear child, do try to love me, won’t you?” 252
Thomason jerked his needle through a tough place and pulled it out to arm’s length 292
“Look at them!” she screamed. “Look! Look!” 318
She had put her arms about the trembling old lady’s neck, and for the moment they were both silent 352