The Girl's Own Paper, Vol. XX, No. 1000, February 25, 1899

"The Girl's Own Paper, Vol. XX, No. 1000, February 25, 1899" by Various is a magazine issue from the late 1800s made for young women. It’s a special issue, number 1000, so it shows what was important to girls back then. Inside, there are stories, tips, and thoughts about society, all aimed at its young, female readers. What's available in the magazine issue introduces a story called "About Peggy Saville" by Jessie Mansergh. This story is about a character named Peggy who is getting ready for a party. The story is funny, showing Peggy with her friends as they try to get ready, dealing with missing shoes and a boot polish mess that causes an awkward moment with another attendee, Rosalind. The story touches on friendships, what society expects, and how people see themselves, all in a way that's fun and pulls readers into Peggy’s world and her sometimes confusing social life.