Lady Betty Across the Water

** "Lady Betty Across the Water" by C. N. (Charles Norris) Williamson is a story set in the early 1900s, about a young Englishwoman, Lady Betty Bulkeley, who is surprised when her mother sends her on a trip to America. At first, she feels unsure but also excited about the visit. The story tracks her time in a different culture, meeting new people, and dealing with tricky social situations and relationships. The beginning shows Betty thinking about being sent away from home when her mother tells her about an invitation from Mrs. Stuyvesant-Knox in America. We see Betty as a lively and observant young woman, trying to find her own way while her mother makes decisions for her. As she gets ready for her trip across the ocean, she wants to be more independent, understand her family better, and see more of the world than just her quiet life in England. The beginning hints at an interesting journey ahead, full of cultural differences, personal growth, and the adventure of going to America. **