Little Lost Sister

"Little Lost Sister" by Virginia Brooks is a story set in the early 1900s that explores the tough lives of young women working in factories. It mainly follows Elsie Welcome, a young woman facing poverty and the burden of taking care of her family. She dreams of something better, a life that's exciting and full of opportunity. The story looks at wanting more, what society expects from you, and trying to make your dreams come true when things are hard. Elsie's determination to get better pay shows how unhappy she is with the hard work at the button factory in Millville. Her sister, Patience, is happy with their simple life, showing the conflict between wanting more and being content. As Elsie deals with different relationships and thinks about leaving Millville, the story looks at her journey towards becoming independent.