TY - BOOK AU - Finley,Martha TI - Mildred and Elsie AV - PZ PY - 2014/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Christian life -- Juvenile fiction KW - Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction KW - Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction KW - Family -- Juvenile fiction KW - Siblings -- Juvenile fiction KW - Uncles -- Juvenile fiction KW - Cousins -- Juvenile fiction KW - Dinsmore, Elsie (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction KW - Tithes -- Juvenile fiction KW - Keith, Mildred (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction N1 - 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 N2 - "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.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45651 ER -