Jenny Swanson

Biography

Hosted a pre-Christmas luncheon at her house for the neighborhood's “poor children” and gave the narrator a small present. He recognized her good intentions but felt insulted by his family's inclusion.

Timeline

Pre-Christmas; year not stated
Jenny Swanson's pre-Christmas luncheon
Jenny invited the neighborhood's “poor children” to lunch. Bernard accepted a small present but felt that including his family was a crushing insult.
Bernie's Chapter

Stories mentioning Jenny

Small Gifts, Family Pride, and Big DreamsA modest tenth-birthday gift made Bernard feel poor, especially beside Billy Johnson's new bicycle. His parents encouraged hard work and ambition, while Mom insisted the children should be proud of themselves and dreamed of travel. Inclusion in Jenny Swanson's luncheon for poor children wounded his pride. In high school he hid his modest home from wealthy friends, a choice he later regretted.

Referenced in

Bernie's Chapter — WINTER

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