Stop in Time: A word in season, from a faithful friend, on a very serious subject

Stop in Time: A word in season, from a faithful friend, on a very serious subject by Anonymous is a 19th-century lesson about morals, presented as a letter from Aunt Margaret Rothwaite to her niece Patty, focusing on the critical importance of modesty and the dangers of improper relationships for young women. The story carefully walks through the different standards of social morality for men versus women, highlighting how women must stay pure and discreet. Aunt Margaret pushes the notion that women should be careful in how to deal with men, encouraging them to lead with honor and respect. Through direct advice and a plea to women and mothers, the text champions the idea that women should play a role in protecting their virtue and leading those around them to act in a way that is moral.