Outside Inn

"Outside Inn" by Ethel M. Kelley is a story that tells of Nancy Calory Martin, a young woman whose life takes a turn when she inherits a large sum of money from her uncle and now must maneuver through the new responsibilities while trying to make her dream of opening a tea-room a reality. As Nancy receives her fortune, her friend Billy attempts to make her understand the weight of her inheritance, which leads to Nancy entering a conflict with her dream. Balancing her ambition with her inheritance, she struggles between her want for independence and what society expects of her. Even with her new inheritance, she still has a vision of giving her community quality food, which sets the scene for the challenges and relationships that affect her journey.