"The Lucky Piece: A Tale of the North Woods" is a short story written by Albert Bigelow Paine. The story is set in the Adirondack Mountains in late September. As the stagecoach comes down the hill, it passes by a little girl holding a saucer of berries. One of the passengers, a boy in the front seat, is struck by her appearance and asks the driver to stop. He gets out and offers to buy the berries, but realizes he has no money. Instead, he gives her his lucky Spanish silver coin, which he hopes will bring her luck. He tells her to keep the coin safe for him until he returns and promises to give her anything she wants in exchange for it. Will he come back? Is he going to get his lucky charm back? The story is a simple and heartwarming tale about a chance encounter between two children from different backgrounds. The story touches on themes of innocence, childhood, and the power of objects to hold sentimental value. "The Lucky Piece" is a nostalgic reminder of a simpler time and a heartwarming tale that has endured for over a century.
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