The Story of Glass
by Sara Ware Bassett (1872–1968)
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- 3 hours to read
- 12 chapters
- Reading level: 6th grade
"The Story of Glass" by Sara Ware Bassett is a fictional novel likely written in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around a young girl named Jean Cabot, who is caught between her two uncles, each vying for her custody following the death of her parents. The story explores themes of family, loyalty, and the tensions between different lifestyles as Jean navigates her way through her new life in Boston and, later, Venice." "The opening of "The Story of Glass" introduces Jean, whose life changes when she is sent to live with her uncle Bob Cabot in Boston after being raised by a cousin who marries a missionary. Her other uncle, Tom Curtis from Pittsburgh, contests the arrangement, leading to a comedic but heartfelt dispute between the two uncles over where she should live. The end of the chapter highlights Jean’s innocent charm and her love for both uncles, setting the stage for her future adventures. From the start, the book promises a blend of personal growth and cultural exploration as Jean’s story unfolds amidst family dynamics and her eventual travels to Venice."
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Chapter I
A FRIENDLY FEUD
Jean Cabot "lived around." She did not live around because nobody wanted her, however; on the contrary, she lived around because so many people wanted her. Both her father and mother had died when Jean was a baby and so until she was twelve years old she had been brought up by a cousin of her mother's. Then the cousin had married a missionary and had gone to teach the children in China, and China, as you will agree, was no place for an American girl to go to school. Therefore Jean was sent to Boston and put in charge of her uncle, Mr. Robert Cabot. Uncle Bob was delighted with the arrangement, for they were great friends, Jean and this boy-uncle of hers.
But no sooner did she arrive in Boston and settle down to live on Beacon Hill than up rose Uncle Tom Curtis, Jean's other uncle, who lived in Pittsburgh. He made a dreadful fuss because Jean had gone to Uncle Bob's to live. He wanted her out in Pittsburgh, and he wrote that Fraeulein Decker, who was his housekeeper, and had been governess to Jean's own mother, wanted her too.
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This free edition of The Story of Glass by Sara Ware Bassett comes from Project Gutenberg eBook #20698, released 2007-02-27. It is in the public domain in the United States, so you can read it here in full at no cost, on any phone, tablet or computer. Genre: Novels, American Literature.
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