Daisy's Necklace, and What Came of It

"Daisy's Necklace, and What Came of It" by Thomas Bailey Aldrich is a late 19th-century story blending fiction with witty observations on writing and the literary scene. It explores ambition, unrealized aspirations, and tricky relationships through characters like Mortimer, an aspiring author, and Daisy Snarle. The story starts with Mortimer seeking solitude to write, facing doubt from others. The narrative then weaves in past events involving his friend Barescythe, highlighting the impacts of writing. Simultaneously, the story introduces the touching world of young characters like Bell and Mortimer, hinting at loss and longing for their father as it merges whimsical innocence with mature anxieties.