02432cam a22003613u 4500 53864 UtSlPG 20260610134236.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Turner, Ethel, 1870-1958 The Story of a Baby Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2017-01-02 Produced by David Wilson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The Story of a Baby" by Ethel Turner is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows the lives of Larrie and Dot, a young couple navigating the challenges of early marriage and parenthood, particularly the responsibilities that come with raising their baby. As they grapple with their evolving relationship, themes of love, conflict, and personal identity unfold, inviting readers into the intimate struggles of family life. The opening of the novel introduces us to Larrie and Dot as they walk along a road, humorously arguing about who should carry their baby, revealing their playful yet tense dynamic. Dot's reluctance to assist Larrie, despite being the child's mother, and her teasing banter set the tone for their relationship—one rife with both affection and conflict. As Larrie expresses frustration over Dot's carefree attitude toward motherhood, the story establishes both their characters: Larrie, serious and dutiful, and Dot, youthful and playful. The couple's interaction hints at deeper themes of marital tensions and differing expectations as they embark on their journey into parenthood, suggesting that their challenges are just beginning. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Australia -- Fiction Domestic fiction Marriage -- Fiction Husband and wife -- Fiction Families -- Fiction Simmons, St. Clair https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53864 94698 94698