The Story of a Baby

"The Story of a Baby" by Ethel Turner is a novel that captures the ups and downs of a young married couple, Larrie and Dot, as they learn to be parents in the late 1800s. The story starts with a humorous argument about who will hold the baby as they walk down a road. This unveils their relationship - full of affection and tension. Larrie is portrayed as serious and responsible, while Dot is youthful and playful, sometimes reluctant to take on the full burden of motherhood. The novel explores the pressures and expectations of early marriage and parenthood, revealing themes of love, conflict, and the search for individuality as Larrie and Dot manage the day-to-day journey of building their lives together.