The Girl's Own Paper, Vol. XX, No. 998, February 11, 1899

"The Girl's Own Paper, Vol. XX, No. 998, February 11, 1899" by Various is a late 1800s magazine made for young women, that gives advice and tells stories about friendship and growing up. In one story, "Linnæa; The Story of a Friendship," we watch Linnæa and Gwendoline become friends, showing the ups and downs of teenage relationships. At first, everything seems great as Gwendoline gives Linnæa presents, but hints of rivalry between classmates quickly appear on the horizon. Trouble begins when gossip and jealousy arise from other girls, revealing the fake side of friendships. Linnæa struggles after hearing nasty things about Gwendoline, building suspense that pulls readers into their difficult teenage world.