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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 Slave and Slave Owner"
Abolitionist sketch published in a giftbook created for the Rochester Ladies' Anti-Slavery Society (1858).
"New York Fountains and Astor Baths"
A sketch describing public fountains and art in New York City.
Look Before You Leap
A mother tells her daughters the story of a young woman who decided to marry an older man of whom she was fond but not passionately in love.
An Auction Sale
The narrator describes two auctions in which she took part, and reflects on friendship, buying, and selling.
New-Year's Day
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A young man borrows money from his intended fiance's father and, after the stock market collapses, is estranged from her and family. Unbeknownst to the other, he works to repay her father, and she remains true to her love for him.
New Year's Day
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A young woman is rewarded for her filial obedience with the love and respect of her family and community, and the hand of the young she loves.