What Maisie Knew And the Pupil Author:Henry James Caught in the crossfire of her parents' acrimonious divorce, witness to their battles, intrigues and affairs, neglected and exploited, Maisie is a child who knows too much about the world of adults. Despite it all, Maisie maintains her goodness and dignity in the face of the bitterness and profligacy that surround her. — Also included is T... more »he Pupil, a short story centering on the experiences of a child in a dishonorable and uncaring family.« less