Mademoiselle Miss, and Other Stories

"Mademoiselle Miss, and Other Stories" by Henry Harland is a set of short stories from the late 1800s that looks at innocence, what it means to grow up, and the tricky parts of relationships through different people’s lives in places like Paris. The first story introduces Mademoiselle Miss, and she changes the lives of those around her, making her an important figure in the stories that come next. The first part of "Mademoiselle Miss" feels sad, showing the emotions of a group of friends after Mademoiselle Miss goes to England. The person telling the story talks about how much they miss her and how Paris feels different without her, showing how her charm and innocence have captured her friends. They think back to when they didn't understand her, suggesting that there's more to her than they first thought, something that is explored in greater detail in the collection.