The Serpent's Tooth

"The Serpent's Tooth" by B. M. Croker, is a story about Colonel Tom Fenchurch and his wife, Dorothy, whose lives in the English countryside take an unexpected turn when their orphaned niece, Letty Glyn, comes to live with them. While Tom is happy and excited to welcome Letty, Dorothy isn't as thrilled, hinting at problems to come under the surface. The story looks at how family relationships can be hard, what society expects, and what might happen to Letty in the future as she tries to find her place in her new home. Letty is shown to be sweet and full of promise as she deals with challenges while hinting that there may be jealousy and competition as she seeks acceptance from her family and community.