Holmes, Mary Jane 1825-1907 creator text utu 2024 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Madeline" by Mary Jane Holmes is a novel written in the late 19th century. Set in a small town in New England, it follows the life of Madeline Clyde, a young girl facing significant challenges due to her family's financial struggles and her desire to help them. The story begins with Madeline preparing for a crucial examination that could lead her to a teaching position, providing the means to support her grandfather and save their home. The opening portion of the novel introduces the reader to the quaint but contentious town of Devonshire, where a committee has been tasked with evaluating potential teachers. Dr. Holbrook, unfamiliar with the expectations of the role, is reluctantly appointed to assess the candidates, including Madeline. The narrative portrays Madeline's earnestness and determination, revealing her as a diligent student with high hopes for the examination. As Madeline prepares for her interview with Dr. Holbrook, both excitement and anxiety mingle within her, hinting at the deeper emotional stakes involved. Amidst the unfolding events, the contrast between her humble aspirations and the societal expectations becomes increasingly pronounced, setting the stage for the challenges she will face. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2024-12-14 Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) Originally published: New York: G.W. Dillingham Co., 1881 Young women -- Fiction Love stories New England -- Fiction Governesses -- Fiction PS New York: G.W. Dillingham Co., 1881 https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/008962001 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74902 https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/008962001 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74902 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134732.0 74902