The Swing of the Pendulum

"The Swing of the Pendulum" by Frances Mary Peard is a story that starts on a ship headed to Norway, where travelers are feeling seasick and ready to arrive. A lady, Mrs. Ravenhill, and her daughter, Millie, are excited to discover the country, even after the rough trip. The story hints that Millie and a man named Dick Wareham might become friends, but a puzzling woman named Anne Dalrymple makes things more complicated. The beginning sets the scene with travel problems, and the characters start to show who they are and how they relate to each other; Dick Wareham does not like Anne Dalrymple because his Hugh has romantic difficulties that are connected to her. As they get closer to Stavanger, Millie can’t wait to explore Norway, while her mother is more interested in art, as the passengers share funny, tense moments, and their experiences suggest interesting emotions and social situations as they adventure through a new land.