Their Silver Wedding Journey — Volume 1

"Their Silver Wedding Journey — Volume 1" by William Dean Howells is a story from the late 1800s that follows a husband and wife, Mr. and Mrs. March, as they think about going to Europe for their 25th wedding anniversary. The story looks at ideas like remembering the past, how time changes things, and getting back to dreams from when they were younger, all while they deal with their everyday lives and the idea of traveling. The book starts with March, an editor, being encouraged by his friend Fulkerson to take a break because he needs rest and time to think. At first, March doesn't want to go, but then he starts thinking about the anniversary trip, which makes his wife happy but also makes him unsure about leaving their normal life. They talk about their dreams and concerns about traveling to another country, making jokes about their past and how they've changed. These talks show what their relationship is like, what they want in life, and the exciting new places that are waiting for them.