02308cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000120011324500360012526400510016130000470021233600260025933700260028533800360031150000310034750502510037850801200062952010980074953400450184765300120189265300180190485600430192299900170196516415UtSlPG20260610133402.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPN1 aVarious10aTales from Many Sources, Vol. V 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-08-020 aLob Lie-By-The-Fire, by Juliana H. Ewing -- Wild Jack, from Temple Bar -- Virginia, by Mrs. Forrester -- Mr. Josiah Smith's Balloon Voyage -- Number 7639, by Mary Frances Peard -- Goneril, by A. Mary F. Robinson -- Out of Season, from Temple Bar.  aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Graeme Mackreth and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net  a"Tales from Many Sources, Vol. V" by Various is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. This volume showcases a variety of narratives that explore themes of charity, community, and the quirks of human character, particularly through the lens of English rural life.   The opening of the book introduces us to the quaint setting of Lingborough, focusing on two elderly sisters, Miss Betty and Miss Kitty, who are devoted to their home and community. The charming tale of "Lob Lie-By-The-Fire" unfolds with a whimsical exploration of a mythical house spirit, Lob, who aids in household tasks before he mysteriously departs. We also learn of the sisters' charitable deeds, conducted in secret as per their scruples about humility in giving, and their involvement in local social gatherings, revealing their place within the fabric of Lingborough society. Overall, the beginning sets the stage for a collection rich in character studies and gentle humor, inviting readers into a world where kindness and social norms intertwine. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFiction  aShort stories40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16415  c57803d57803