Briarwood Girls

"Briarwood Girls" by Julia Lestarjette Glover is a story that follows the lives of young women at a college in the early 1900s, especially focusing on Alison Fair. Alison's life takes an unexpected turn when she can't afford to return to school. The story explores themes such as friendship, personal growth, and the pursuit of dreams as the group navigates social expectations and the challenges of growing up. Alison receives a lamp from a relative, which represents change and opportunity. She then meets Marcia, who causes unexpected issues to escalate in her life while battling with accepting authority. Social pressures and the confusion of missing things lead to Marcia's departure from the college. The story shows Alison's strong commitment to her friends and goals as they motivate each other before setting off on their new journeys.