The Old Secretaire is a heartwarming Christmas story by Fred M. White. It tells the story of a young girl, Mary, who is sent to stay with her aunt and uncle in the country for the Christmas holidays. Mary is a lonely and unhappy child, and her aunt and uncle are not particularly warm or welcoming. On Christmas Eve, Mary discovers an old secretaire in the attic of her aunt and uncle's house. Inside the secretaire is a mysterious letter, written by a woman who lived in the house many years before. The letter tells the story of a young girl who was sent away from her home on Christmas Eve, and how she found solace in the secretaire. The letter inspires Mary to find her own solace in the secretaire, and she begins to write her own stories and poems. As she does so, she finds a new sense of joy and hope in her life. On Christmas Day, Mary's aunt and uncle are surprised to find the secretaire filled with Mary's stories and poems, and they are moved by her newfound happiness. The Old Secretaire is a touching story of hope and redemption, and a reminder of the power of the Christmas spirit.
By Fred M. White · First published 1887 · Genre: Christmas Fiction, Mystery, Romance · 5 chapters