Love and Promise in an Autumn Trysting Tale
A lyric poem by Mrs. M. A. Kidder describes a suitor plotting a secret meeting with his beloved in a garden and meadow. He envisions their reunion in spring after a May promise, picturing the robin, songbirds, and a forthcoming wedding and ring.
Story of Rosabelle and Vivian in a perilous family crisis
Vivian and Rosabelle face eviction threats as Mrs Clare sleeps to cope with looming disaster. Vivian plans a tea sleeping mix and debates marriage options for Rosabelle. Rosabelle clings to Arnold’s memory while Vivian argues Arnold’s betrayal and urges independence and resilience. Vivian races to seek Farmer Willets’ guidance before Nellie’s music lesson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonathan Flint
Clare
Rosabelle
Katie Rourke
Vivian
Katie
Yixian
Esse
Mamma
Katie’ Rourke
Mam- Ina
Mr. Flint
Farmer ‘Willets
Jonathan
Flint
Arnold
Will
Jove
Arnold Carlisle
Fling
Willets
Nellie
Johnson’s Field
Johnson’s
Vivian Fleeing a Bull in Johnsons Field at Willets Farm
In a perilous escape across a meadow, Vivian flees a enraged bull from Willets Farm. Her lover—appearing from a buggy—thrusts into danger, aiding her as a strange dark cloud ensnares the bull and collapses the fence, sparing her from a deadly confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson’s. Field
Clare Cottage
Willets
Vivian
Rosabelle
Arnold Carlisle
Sue
Flint
Willet
Johnson
Johnson’s Lane
Fred
Temple
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M. A. Kidder
Charlotte. M