02876cam a22003373u 4500 60469 UtSlPG 20260610134408.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d c98000147 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Brownell, Gertrude Hall, 1863-1961 The Hundred, and Other Stories Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2019-10-11 The hundred -- The passing of spring -- Paula in Italy -- Dorastus -- Chloe, Chloris, and Cytherea. Produced by Carlos Colon, the University of California and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "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.) Original publication data not identified Short stories, American American fiction -- 19th century https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60469 101295 101295