A Few Short Sketches

"A Few Short Sketches" by Douglass Sherley is a set of tales from the late 1800s that looks at love, sadness, how people treat each other, and what it means to connect with others. The stories show the complicated feelings and hidden meanings behind human relationships by using beautiful writing and creating strong images of the characters. "Those Russian Violets" shows a young man dealing with the death of a friend, sparked by the simple image of violets on a young woman entering society. "The Little Blind Maid" is a sweet story of a girl who can't see trying to find her sister, who has become a member of a religious order. These tales show the highs and lows of life, demonstrating how personal problems and emotional bonds affect us all.