02845cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000140007804000110009204100170010305000070012010000400012724500350016726400510020230000470025333600260030033700260032633800360035250000310038850501040041950802340052352016090075753400450236665300280241165300370243985600430247660469UtSlPG20260610134408.0mcr n260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  ac98000147  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aBrownell, Gertrude Hall,d1863-196114aThe Hundred, and Other Stories 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2019  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2019-10-110 aThe hundred -- The passing of spring -- Paula in Italy -- Dorastus -- Chloe, Chloris, and Cytherea.  aProduced by Carlos Colon, the University of California and
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http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive/American
Libraries.)  a"The Hundred and Other Stories" by Gertrude Hall is a collection of short stories likely written in the late 19th century. This anthology examines themes of social class, human relationships, and childhood innocence through a series of vignettes set against the backdrop of a well-to-do society. The opening story revolves around Mrs. Darling, her lady's maid Mrs. Bonnet, and a hundred dolls designed for underprivileged children, encapsulating the contrasts of wealth and charity, coupled with the personal dynamics between the characters.  The opening of the first story paints the scene of Christmas Eve in Mrs. Darling's household, where the mistress prepares for a festive evening while also grappling with her temperamental nature. As Mrs. Darling and her maid attend to last-minute tasks, the atmosphere shifts once the pair departs for the evening, allowing a sense of freedom to envelop the household. This shift catalyzes excitement in the maids and the kitchen staff, highlighting the contrasts between the lives of the upper class and working class. The stage is set for Tibbie, a poor child, to enter the story as she is led to Mrs. Darling’s room, where the “hundred” beautiful dolls await—a symbol of generosity amid the backdrop of a world where the lines of class are starkly drawn. Through this, the narrative touches on themes of hope and innocence as Cecille and the other characters navigate their wishes and dreams against a holiday spirit that seems to promise joy and wonder, yet carries deeper reflections on societal roles. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aShort stories, American  aAmerican fiction -- 19th century40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60469