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

A compact set of Christmas tales that contrast hardship and tenderness across urban alleys and country lanes. One story follows a neglected little girl raised by chance and small mercies, whose nickname derives from a lone blade of grass; another moves through rural scenes and congregational debates about family, charity, and moral duty, from humble breakfasts to earnest appeals for mercy; the third traces domestic affection, courtship, and reconciliation during the festive season. Throughout, scenes of suffering are met by simple acts of kindness and moral reflection, emphasizing community responsibility, parental bonds, and the hope of renewal.