Jimmy Bean

Chapter 11 - Introducing Jimmy

Jimmy Bean / Jimmy

A ten-year-old boy who has left the Orphans' Home without notice, living on the streets. He is cynical, strong, and rejects the label of beggar when Pollyanna's aunt questions his presence.

Chapter 14 - Just a Matter of Jelly

Jimmy Bean

Jimmy Bean esprime delusione per il fatto che il Ladies' Aid preferisca aiutare un bambino in India anziché prenderlo in affido localmente. Pollyanna lo convince ad aspettare una risposta, suggerendogli di fingersi il lontano ragazzo indiano per soddisfare le loro esigenze di reportage, e lui accetta di restare nelle vicinanze mentre lei scrive.

Chapter 29 - Through an Open Window

Jimmy Bean / Jimmy — aliases: the boy

Jimmy Bean, kneeling in the flowerbeds outside Pendleton's house, overhears the conversation between John Pendleton and Dr. Chilton through an open window. Realizing the doctor's intent to help Pollyanna and the obstacle of Miss Polly's pride, he resolves to personally intervene to solve the problem.

Chapter 30 - Jimmy Takes the Helm

Jimmy / Jimmy Bean

Jimmy Bean arrives at the homestead and earnestly explains to Miss Polly that he overheard Dr. Chilton and Mr. Pendleton discussing a cure for Pollyanna. He clarifies that Chilton is willing to help but cannot enter without Miss Polly's invitation due to professional pride, urging her to allow the visit so Pollyanna might walk.