Interrupted
Excerpt from Pansy's Interrupted: Claire Benedict leads a church society and charitable work, bearing heavy responsibilities amid family expectations and youthful fellowship.
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Interrupted
Workers Together: Or, An Endless Chain
Victorian story of a new Sunday-school superintendent who mobilizes teachers to know and help scholars, confronting poverty and the lure of saloons. Focus: Christian education and outreach.
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Christie’s Christmas
Victorian children's tale: Christie and her family prepare gifts and a new dress as she takes her first train journey to spend Christmas at Uncle Daniel's.
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A Hedge Fence
A boy receives a monthly 'hedge fence'—scripture verses that prick him away from mischief. Short fictional letters show maternal guidance and moral lessons.
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In Vacation and Other Stories from the Pansy
Wholesome collection of children's stories featuring summer adventures, local history tales, and moral lessons about family, charity, and learning.
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Getrude’s Diary and the Cube
A Victorian girl's diary following Gertrude and three friends as they record daily life, Bible verses, moral lessons, temperance efforts, and efforts to help needy children.
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Spun from Fact
A 19th-century children's tale of Jeanie who, inspired by a story, tries simple, trusting prayer and experiences a small fishing miracle that deepens her faith.
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One Commonplace Day
Opening of the 1886 novel 'One Commonplace Day' — a small‑town narrative following two young men from midnight to sunrise, portraying everyday talk and town life.
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Pansy’s Sunday Book
Late-19th-century children's stories teaching compassion, good conduct, and temperance through tales like Tommy, Robert Truesdale, and "How the Deer Knew."
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Little Fishers: And Their Nets
Domestic fiction depicting Mrs. Decker’s struggle with poverty, an alcoholic husband, and caring for her children — a moral tale urging compassion and practical aid.
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Eighty-Seven
A coming-of-age novel about two poor children, Win and Vine, their friendship, hardships, small acts of kindness, and Christian hope set in Chautauqua and home life.
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Judge Burnham’s Daughters
Domestic opening of a novel introducing Judge Burnham's family—Ruth, daughters Seraph and Minta, and little Erskine—social life, maternal care, and household tensions.
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Mrs. Solomon Smith Looking On
An observant older woman attends a Sunday-school and laments superficial dress, distracted youth, and shallow teaching, urging sincere devotion and heartfelt worship over outward show.
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Chrissy’s Endeavor
Novel about Chrissy Hollister, an 18-year-old whose summer at Western tests her character, faith, and choices. Christian moral themes: temperance, family, trust in God.
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Young Folks Worth Knowing
Short moral sketches for young readers portraying boys' faults—politeness without principle, forgetfulness, procrastination, and inconsistency—to teach duty and good character.
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Aunt Hannah and Martha and John
Aunt Hannah's letter recounts her son's ordination, domestic life, and family adjustments, and describes her growing personal piety as she consecrates her possessions to the Lord.
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Her Associate Members
Mrs. Christine Holmes organizes a youth club, pours time and money into it, then faces rejection and humiliation. She withdraws to care for her ailing husband, abandoning public benevolence for now.
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Miss Dee Dunmore Bryant
Children's tale of Daisy Bryant and her poor family coping with work, illness, and sacrifice in canning-season. Warm domestic scenes show childhood duty, resourcefulness, and love.
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John Remington, Martyr
A young minister rejected for his temperance views finds renewal with his wife and aunt and must decide whether to serve a struggling country church. Themes: faithfulness and pastoral trial.
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Twenty Minutes Late
Caroline Bryant is crushed when family circumstances bar her from a promised trip to the Exposition. The story follows her disappointment, family duties, and brother Ben's selfless character.
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