02404cam a22003373u 4500 40726 UtSlPG 20260610133930.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Marks, Jeannette Augustus, 1875-1964 Through Welsh Doorways Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-09-10 The merry merry cuckoo -- Mors triumphans -- Dreams in jeopardy -- Tit for tat -- An oriel in Eden -- The child -- An All-Hallows' honeymoon -- The heretic's wife -- The choice -- A last discipline -- Respice finem. E-text prepared by sp1nd, Matthew Wheaton, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http://archive.org) "Through Welsh Doorways" by Jeannette Augustus Marks is a collection of short stories likely written in the early 20th century. The narratives explore life in Welsh communities, focusing on themes of love, sacrifice, and community among the characters, often with a touch of humor and poignancy. The stories are infused with a sense of rural charm and simplicity, reflecting both the struggles and joys of everyday life. The opening portion introduces the character of Annie, who deeply cares for her ailing husband, David. As she strives to bring him comfort, she practices singing the cuckoo’s call, which he longingly wishes to hear one last time. The dialogue reveals Annie's determination to shield David from the reality of his condition, even if it means deceiving him for his happiness. Intriguingly, the narrative sets up a conflict with the community’s expectations and Annie’s unwavering devotion, hinting at deeper themes of truth and love throughout the unfolding stories. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Short stories Wales -- Social life and customs -- Fiction Betts, Anna Whelan, 1875-1959 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40726 81565 81565