The story revolves around a protagonist who is searching for an unknown loved one. The narrator expresses longing and desperation to find this person, wondering if they have crossed paths unknowingly. They believe that fate will bring them together, but only at the moment of death, when it's too late. The poem-like narrative conveys a sense of melancholy and yearning.
By Edith Nesbit · First published 1900 · Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Children's Literature