02402cam a22003613u 4500 74428 UtSlPG 20260610134725.0 m cr n 260607r20241859utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Guernsey, Lucy Ellen, 1826-1899 Straight forward; or, walking in the light Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2024-09-16 "Straight Forward; or, Walking in the Light" by Lucy Ellen Guernsey is a story for school girls written in the mid-19th century. The narrative focuses on the lives of young female students at a boarding school, particularly the character of Emily Arlington, who grapples with social pressures, financial challenges, and moral dilemmas. The book likely addresses themes of friendship, integrity, and the importance of cultivating strong principles amid temptations and distractions. The opening of the story introduces us to Emily Arlington and her friends during a shopping excursion. Emily's financial restraint contrasts sharply with her peers, who showcase a more careless attitude towards money, leading her to feel pressured in their company. As the narrative unfolds, we learn about Emily's background, her struggles with newfound independence, and her interactions with various characters, including her roommate Delia Mason, who exhibits a bold and manipulative demeanor. The scene sets the tone for Emily's internal conflicts over money and morality, suggesting that her journey will revolve around navigating the trials of adolescence while maintaining her values. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Boston: Henry Hoyt, 1859 Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Schools -- Juvenile fiction Girls -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Friendship -- Juvenile fiction Boarding school students -- Juvenile fiction Pride and vanity -- Juvenile fiction Self-confidence -- Juvenile fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74428 115153 115153