02268cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000280011324500440014126400510018530000470023633600260028333700260030933800360033550000310037150501480040252012630055053400680181365300230188185600430190499900190194772110UtSlPG20260610134652.0mcr n260607r20231886utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPZ1 aA. L. O. E.,d1821-189314aThe brother's return, and other stories 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2023  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2023-11-130 aThe brother's return -- Black yarn and blue -- The shepherd's dog -- What bird would you be? -- The hero and the heroine -- Beware of the wolf.  a"The Brother's Return, and Other Stories" by A. L. O. E. is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century, likely during a period of social and moral reflection characteristic of Victorian literature. The stories revolve around themes of family, forgiveness, kindness, and moral decisions, illustrating various life lessons through relatable characters and their experiences.  The titular story, "The Brother's Return," follows Ralph Daines as he seeks reconciliation with his estranged brother, John, after twenty years of silence due to a past quarrel. Upon returning, Ralph discovers that John's life has taken a turn for the worse, leading to profound regret for their lost years. As he encounters John's daughter, Mary, Ralph vows to care for her and honor his brother’s memory, emphasizing themes of redemption and familial responsibility. Other stories in the collection similarly tackle various moral dilemmas and personal growth, encouraging readers to reflect on kindness, gratitude, and the importance of familial bonds. Each narrative serves to highlight virtues while offering a cautionary perspective on negative behaviors, making the stories both engaging and thought-provoking. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cUnited Kingdom: T. Nelson and Sons, 1886  aChildren's stories40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72110  c112836d112836