02141cam a22003013u 4500 17559 UtSlPG 20260610133417.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Hallowell, Sarah C., 1833-1914 On the Church Steps Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2006 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2006-01-20 Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Christine D. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "On the Church Steps" by Sarah C. Hallowell is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the romantic relationship between Charlie Munro and Bessie Stewart, as they navigate themes of love, social expectations, and personal sacrifice amid the tranquil New England setting. The contemplative moments shared on the church steps serve as a backdrop for their developing relationship, as well as for societal observations regarding their peers. The opening of the novel introduces Charlie and Bessie sitting on the steps of a church, where they engage in lighthearted conversation about their relationship and the people around them. As they discuss other acquaintances and the impending departure of Fanny Meyrick, Charlie grapples with his desire to express his feelings, though he struggles to communicate his own upcoming trip abroad. This sets the stage for the tension between their burgeoning romance and the constraints of external expectations. The narrative paints a vivid picture of the idyllic surroundings while hinting at deeper emotional conflicts that will unfold as the characters face personal and societal challenges ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17559 58945 58945