The Girl's Own Paper, Vol. XX, No. 1016, June 17, 1899

"The Girl's Own Paper, Vol. XX, No. 1016, June 17, 1899" by Various, is a collection of stories and articles crafted for young women in the late 1800s. Within its pages are fictional stories alongside guidance—from art to life skills—designed to reflect the period's ideals. Of interest is how the story kicks off with Denham and Polly navigating a renewed connection, their conversation alluding to a deep history altered by war and hardship and their dialogue occurs before Denham's looming, obligatory departure for military duty, underscoring major themes of affection, parting, and heartiness while their intricate history lays the groundwork for a moving exploration of romance, duty, and how they affected the lives of women from the time.