Finley, Martha 1828-1909 creator text utu 2014 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Mildred and Elsie" by Martha Finley is a novel written in the late 19th century. This narrative primarily revolves around the lives of two young girls, Mildred and her cousin Elsie. The story explores themes of love, family dynamics, and moral dilemmas faced by the characters, particularly focusing on Mildred's emotional struggles as she navigates her affections and sense of duty. The opening of the book introduces readers to Mildred as she awakens to a beautiful morning, reflecting on a significant decision that may impact her future. She desires guidance, particularly from her mother, as she grapples with her feelings for Charlie Landreth and the barriers in their relationship. Upon meeting her cousin Elsie, who is portrayed as a sweet and innocent child, Mildred's nurturing side emerges. The chapter establishes the emotional landscape that will unfold throughout the story, highlighting Mildred's internal conflicts and her relationships with those around her, setting the stage for a rich exploration of love and friendship against the backdrop of societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2014-05-15 Produced by David Edwards, Monicas wicked stepmother and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Christian life -- Juvenile fiction Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Family -- Juvenile fiction Siblings -- Juvenile fiction Uncles -- Juvenile fiction Cousins -- Juvenile fiction Dinsmore, Elsie (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction Tithes -- Juvenile fiction Keith, Mildred (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45651 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45651 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134040.0 45651