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Owen Wister
Mother
"Mother" by Owen Wister is a short story written in the early 1900s and republished in 1907. A young New York couple eager to marry must wait until they can afford it. When the groom inherits money, an unscrupulous advisor leads him into risky investments that threaten their future. His fiancée offers wiser counsel, but will her advice save their fortune in time? The story illuminates the financial entanglements of America's upper classes before the 1929 crash.
Francis Hopkinson Smith
Abijah's Bubble
"Abijah's Bubble" by Francis Hopkinson Smith is a fictional novella set in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the life of Abijah Todd, commonly known as Abbie, a woman who strives to improve her and her mother's modest circumstances in the village of Taylorsville. Through her journey, the themes of hope, ambition, and the dangers of financial speculation are explored, providing a glimpse into the challenges faced by women of that era. The narrative follows Abbie as she navigates her life as the postmistress, grappling with her meager salary and the burden of caring for her fading mother. Abbie becomes entangled in a scheme involving stock investments that promise financial liberation. Encouraged by a new acquaintance, Maria, and her kind-hearted employer, Hiram Taylor, Abbie ventures into the risks of buying shares in the Rock Creek Copper Company. As the story unfolds, her hopes rise and fall with the stock market, ultimately leading to a heartbreaking realization of harsh financial realities. Despite the disappointment, the story reflects on the importance of dreams and resilience, as Abbie learns that even in adversity, the presence of hope can enrich one's life.
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