Come and Find Me

"Come and Find Me" by Elizabeth Robins is a story set in California around the turn of the 20th century, centering on Nathaniel Mar, a bank employee, who contends with the everyday challenges of family life and financial burdens; the narrative paints a vivid picture of a household filled with children and a constant state of disrepair, revealing the strain on Mar as he balances his work and family amidst unfulfilled dreams. The tone is tinged with melancholy, reflecting on themes of ambition, the weight of domestic responsibilities, and the struggle to maintain personal aspirations in the face of life's relentless demands.