The Story of the Gravelys: A Tale for Girls

The narrative traces a household of three grandchildren and their elderly grandmother as they face financial loss, domestic quarrels, and the question of whether to accept outside support. Sibling tensions over pride and independence drive early scenes, while practical concerns—caring for the grandmother, sheltering a destitute tramp, arranging community gatherings, and handling municipal disputes—shape later episodes. Interwoven are lessons in responsibility and character-building, including a boy’s training, debates at local water-works and a park opening, a wedding, and labor unrest, with the grandmother’s steady counsel guiding the family toward pragmatic, humane decisions.