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An older, traditionally minded aunt moves into an up‑town apartment with her two modern nieces, who gently reform her habits and aesthetic prejudices while preparing social events and teaching to support themselves. Through domestic scenes, art classes, club discussions, and social gatherings, the younger women coax her toward new fashions, tastes, and tolerances while she resists with comic discomfort, clinging to earlier values about household routines, decorum, and propriety. The narrative follows their adjustments, familial teasing, and small domestic crises, exploring intergenerational conflict, changing social manners, gendered expectations, and the negotiation between tradition and modernity with light humor.

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Josephine Daskam Bacon

Josephine Daskam Bacon was an American author known for her diverse contributions to literature, including novels, short stories, and poetry. Her works often explore themes of identity, society, and the complexities of human relationships. Among her notable titles is "A Philanthropist," which reflects her keen observations of social dynamics. Bacon's writing is characterized by its wit and insight, making her a significant figure in early 20th-century American literature. She also wrote under the name Josephine Dodge Daskam, and her stories often draw from her experiences at Smith College, providing a unique perspective on women's education and empowerment.

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