Summary
In the tumultuous aftermath of a catastrophic orphanage blaze, young Tim Kelly, a soul adrift in institutional anonymity, seizes a desperate chance at liberty. Presumed tragically lost to the inferno's hungry maw, he slips into the labyrinthine urban sprawl of New York, a ghost in the bustling metropolis. His path unexpectedly converges with Max Ginsberg, a venerable Jewish junk dealer whose weathered hands and rheumatic joints belie a spirit of profound empathy. From this improbable encounter, a singular, deeply resonant partnership blossoms: the street-savvy orphan, shedding his presumed demise, finds an anchor, and the solitary scavenger, burdened by the city's detritus, discovers an unforeseen kinship, forging a bond that transcends mere commerce to become a poignant testament to found family amidst the societal margins.
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Tim Kelly is an orphan who runs away after his orphanage burns down. Presumed to be killed in the fire, he is able to roam the streets of New York freely. He meets Max Ginsberg, an old Jewish junk dealer with rheumatism, and the two strike a partnership and a close friendship.
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