Short Stories: A Magazine of Fact and Fiction. Vol. V, No. 2, Mar. 1891

"Short Stories: A Magazine of Fact and Fiction. Vol. V, No. 2, Mar. 1891" by Various is a compilation of short stories from the late 1800s that contains diverse genres, such as psychological examinations and romantic adventures. Included in the magazine is "Deceptions: A Matrimonial Study", which follows Gemma and Luigo Marchis; it shows their relationships, specifically focusing on their love, marriage and external factors based on wealth and age differences. The story portrays a youthful Gemma, an 18-year-old, who marries Luigo Marchis, a 47-year-old banker, hoping to secure a life of luxury, but these hopes later lead to underlying tensions, which are driven by the contrast in age and societal expectations that they face. It provides a look into each of their evolving characters as they adapt to their roles and face their own problems in their marriage.