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"Passages From a Journal at Rockaway"
A sketch that contrasts June in New York City with Rockaway Beach.
"Cacoethes Scribendi"
A young woman is embarrassed when her writing is published by her family without her knowledge.
"The Irish Girl"
A young Irish servant is in love with a man whose father will not let him marry her because she is a “Paddy girl.” The young woman drowns, shortly after learning of her beloved's decision to marry a non-Irish woman. Her brother vows revenge, but…
Tags: 1842, Becket, Catholics, crucifix, drowning, God, Immigrants, Irish, orphan, Pittsfield, prejudice, Protestants, Providence, railroad, religion, servant, shanty, snow, The United States Democratic Review, widow
"St. Catharine's Eve"
A loving mother tells her daughter the truth about her own religious beliefs which are later used to condemn both mother and daughter to death. The mother sacrifices herself to save the life of her daughter.
Tags: God, heaven, infidelity, John the Baptist, morals, Orthodox Church, pious, priest, tears, Temptation, The Token
"Old Maids"
Two women are discussing the negative views of old maids, and one gives the sad account of an old maid who gave up her true love for the happiness of her sister, and the unintended consequences of that sacrifice for all of the parties involved.
A Day in a Railroad Car
The protagonist of the story encounters a peculiar young girl traveling alone by the name of Lizzy Dale when she takes a train car into Boston to see an old friend.
Imelda of Bologna
In the Italian city of Bologna, a tragedy unites Imelda with her family’s enemy, the lord Boniface. The two fall in love, but are plotted against by Imelda’s brothers. While Imelda and Boniface plan their escape from danger, Imelda’s brothers plan…
Crescent Beach
The narrator tells a story about her vacation on a beach, focusing on a little girl’s relationship with her young mother and the mother’s adultery.
The Bridal Ring
Arabella, a young woman of particular musical talent and beauty, becomes engaged to Wingfield Clayborne. Clayborne falls out of love with her and requests the ring back. Arabella takes literally the vow she gave Clayborne and returns the ring only…
The Canary Family
The narrator visits her friend Sophia and describes her pet birds. The story recounts the history of this small family of birds, likening it to a human family.
Tags: Birds, Carter and Hendee, family, Friendship, Motherhood, Pets, The Youth's Keepsake