"The School-Girls' Treasury: or, Stories for Thoughtful Girls" by Lucy Ellen Guernsey is a compilation of tales that examines the lives of young girls navigating the complexities of friendship, family, and personal growth in the 1800's. The stories teach lessons on morality and virtue. One particular narrative introduces Anna, a young girl dealing with feelings related to her friend's absence and her family being away. She gains knowledge from Caroline, the cook, to overcome her challenges and transform her sorrow into an opportunity for creativity and strength. The story's tone emphasizes the importance of character, growth, and moral integrity as the girls face problems in their lives.

The school-girls' treasury : $b or, Stories for thoughtful girls.
By Lucy Ellen Guernsey
Witness the journeys of thoughtful young women as they confront trials and triumphs, discovering the power of resilience and the warmth of virtue in a collection of heartfelt stories.
Summary
About the AuthorLucy Ellen Guernsey was a 19th-century American author who lived in Rochester, New York. She was a strong proponent of early education and moral development in children, although she never had children of her own. Throughout her most productive years (1855β85) she wrote over 60 novels, most of which were published by the American Sunday School Union. She was an active member of the Rochester community; she founded the first sewing school for working-class children and was involved establishing the Home for Aged Women. She edited a popular religious publication, The Parish Visitor, taught an adult biblical class for Sunday School, and was the president of the Christ Church Missionary Society (1881β85).
Lucy Ellen Guernsey was a 19th-century American author who lived in Rochester, New York. She was a strong proponent of early education and moral development in children, although she never had children of her own. Throughout her most productive years (1855β85) she wrote over 60 novels, most of which were published by the American Sunday School Union. She was an active member of the Rochester community; she founded the first sewing school for working-class children and was involved establishing the Home for Aged Women. She edited a popular religious publication, The Parish Visitor, taught an adult biblical class for Sunday School, and was the president of the Christ Church Missionary Society (1881β85).