The Vicissitudes of Bessie Fairfax

"The Vicissitudes of Bessie Fairfax" by Holme Lee, is a story about a young girl named Bessie Fairfax, who faces many changes in her life, especially concerning her family history and how she connects with others. Bessie starts out living with Mr. and Mrs. Carnegie, who took care of her after her folks passed away as she grew up modestly with them. Bessie is sweet and happy even if she doesn't have much. However, everything shifts when a letter comes from her grandpa. It says that Bessie needs to go back to her real family, which makes her feel all sorts of ways. This sets up a fight between her life with the Carnegies, whom she loves and feels loyal to, and what her future could be with her own family. It makes you wonder what choice she will make on her journey in this ever-changing world.