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A sequence of short stories and sketches set among suburban households and social circles around Boston, depicting the domestic lives, courtships, and small crises of young married couples and their neighbors. Vignettes move between clubroom conversation, matrimonial anecdotes, servant-related anxieties, and social gossip, balancing gentle satire with sympathetic observation. The collection examines manners, neighborhood rivalries, and the routines of household management through varied tones—comic, earnest, and reflective—offering portraits of how community expectations shape personal choices and daily experience.

About the Author

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Agnes Blake Poor

Agnes Blake Poor was an American author known for her work in the late 19th century. She is best recognized for her book "Boston Neighbours In Town and Out," which offers a vivid portrayal of life and social dynamics in Boston during that era. Poor's writing reflects her keen observations of the community and its inhabitants, providing readers with insights into the cultural landscape of the time. Her contributions to literature capture the essence of urban life and the complexities of interpersonal relationships.

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