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Gloria Dene's schoolfellows, by Ryeman -- My year at school, by Watson -- The silver star, by Holderness -- Uncle Tone, by Godkin -- A night on the road, by Watson -- The missing letter, by Chappell -- "The colonel", by Dicken -- Nettie, by Sayers -- The magic cabinet, by Hooper -- Only Tim, by Doudney -- Smith's sister, by Overton -- The colonel's boy, by Hervey -- 'Twixt life and death, by Joughin -- Rose's birthday present, by Delbrassine -- Dolly Hardcastle's rosebuds, by Pearce -- A tale of Simla, by Bourchier -- The Trevern treasure, by Hardy -- A memorable day, by Doudney -- Dora, by Miles -- Little peace, by Ryeman -- The story of Wassili and Daria, by Guillemard -- Marjorie May, by Everett-Green -- Fourth cousins, by Stables -- The pedlar's pack, by Jackson -- The unbidden guest, by Forester -- The wreck of the May Queen, by Jackson -- Adrift on the Pacific, by Jackson -- A strange visitor, by Heighington -- The third person singular, by Hardy -- "How Jack minded the baby", by Pinho -- My grandmother's adventure, by Miles -- A terrible Christmas Eve, by Jackson -- A night of horror, by Miles -- Aunt Grieves' silver, by Jackson -- Billjim, by Le Sotgille -- The legends of Langaffer, by Caumont -- How Cicely danced before the king, by Archer -- A mother of Queens From "Old Romance" -- The story of Grizel Cochrand -- A wife's stratagem, by Hardy -- The king's tragedy, by Miles -- The stranger, by Bell -- Love will find a way, by Nithsdale.
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| Summary |
"Fifty-Two Stories For Girls" edited by Alfred H. Miles is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The book aims to engage and inspire young female readers through a variety of tales that explore themes of friendship, personal growth, and adventure. Each story features different characters, primarily young girls facing various challenges and experiences, highlighting qualities such as bravery, kindness, and resilience. The opening of the collection introduces readers to the initial story, "Gloria Dene's Schoolfellows," where we meet Gloria Dene, a new student arriving at a boarding school. Immediately feeling homesick and weary from her journey, Gloria is welcomed by a friendly maid and hears enchanting music from Mamselle Narda, the music mistress. As she settles in, Gloria finds a connection with Narda over their shared love for home. The narrative unfolds to reveal Narda's aspirations to use her singing talent to support her struggling family, setting a tone of ambition and sacrifice that resonates throughout the story and hints at the themes of selflessness and determination present in many tales throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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