Little Folks (September 1884) A Magazine for the Young

"Little Folks" by Various is a compilation designed for young audiences, presenting a range of tales involving children navigating difficult circumstances and moral questions. One gripping narrative centers on Elsie and Duncan, who bravely flee a potentially dangerous woman's home where they felt confined and feared for their well-being. After waking up in a crofter's cottage with little food and the daunting prospect of working indefinitely for the stern Mrs. Ferguson, Elsie and Duncan's fears escalate, spurring them to undertake a risky escape. Their journey becomes even more complicated after they meet a friendly woman in a carriage, leaving them unsure of who to trust as they journey through an intricate and unsettling world.