Us by Mary Louisa Molesworth (1885)

In "Us" by Mary Louisa Molesworth, a group of children embarks on a challenging adventure, finding comfort and hope in the stories shared by Barbara, who helps them feel revitalized and connected as they navigate the dangers posed by lurking gipsies while yearning for reunion with their grandparents. The bond between Barbara and the children deepens as they rely on each other for support, fostering a sense of safety amidst their trials.

By Mary Louisa Molesworth · First published 1885 · Genre: Fiction, Literary Fiction, Social Commentary · 12 chapters

Contents

• How they Came to be "Us."
• Bread and Milk
• Queer Visitors
• Babes in a Wood
• Tim
• Toby and Barbara
• Diana's Promise
• New Hopes
• Crookford Fair
• A Boat and a Baby
• A Sad Dilemma
• Good-Bye to "Us."

More by Mary Louisa Molesworth

• The Story Of The Rippling Train (1921)
• The Man With The Cough (1921)
• Rosy (1882)
• The Cuckoo Clock (1877)
• The Tapestry Room (1890)
• The Rectory Children (1891)
• Grandmother Dear (1890)
• Grandmother Dear's Old Watch. a Fragment (1890)
• All works by Mary Louisa Molesworth