Dimbie and I—and Amelia

"Dimbie and I—and Amelia" by Mabel Barnes-Grundy is a story from the 1900's about a woman named Marguerite Westover, who is happily married to Dimbie and experiencing life's everyday joys and amusing challenges with Amelia, her one-of-a-kind household helper. The story seems to be funny while dealing with household themes, especially Marguerite's relationships and experiences at home. The beginning shows Marguerite enjoying the spring sunshine, excited for her husband Dimbie to come home after being away for family reasons; she thinks about how much she loves him but doesn't feel the same way about her father, Peter, giving the reader a peek into her fun personality. Marguerite also shows how fun she is by sharing stories about Dimbie and her life at home, including her funny moments with Amelia, who sometimes causes chaos. The story gets ready to show a lighthearted but thoughtful look at marriage and home life in England a long time ago, with hints of the difficulties and happiness that are coming.