Welcome back to the world of Anne and her college friends! In this episode, "Adjusted Relationships," the girls have finally settled into the beloved Patty's Place, finding it the "homiest spot" they had ever seen. Three weeks after their return to Redmond, the initial excitement of setting up house and adjusting differing opinions has proven the experiment a success. Anne, now an "experienced Soph" and relieved to be away from Avonlea's mixed reactions to her published prize story, is surrounded by her cohort—Priscilla, Stella, and Phil—all determined to enjoy their newfound independence. Yet, the process of adjustment is far from over, especially with the long-awaited arrival of the tolerant and delightfully old-fashioned Aunt Jamesina.

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We return today to a story beloved by our listeners, Anne of the Island, written by the accomplished Canadian author, Lucy Maude Montgomery.

Anne Shirley has spent a restorative summer vacation, enjoying the suns and skies, deepening old friendships, and realizing that many life lessons are learned outside of college. However, just as she prepares to return to Redmond College, Anne's cherished ideals are put to the test in Chapter 15, "A Dream Turned Upside Down," when she receives a shocking letter regarding her creative work. The conflict arises when her devoted friend, Diana Barry, is found to be at blame for Anne's humiliation.

This struggle between artistic purity and the practical need to earn "an honest penny" for board and tuition is a tension felt acutely by many writers of the era, and it is a poignant parallel to the author's own life: Lucy Maude Montgomery, who later became the first Canadian woman to join the Royal Society of Arts and Letters, had to work in secret early in her career because her family considered writing a waste of time for a woman.

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FALL FAMILY HUMOR AT 1001: Honoring Paid Companions

P. G. Wodehouse's short story, "THE BEST SAUCE," focuses on the difficult circumstances of Eve Hendrie, a paid companion who is both disturbed and perpetually hungry due to her employer, Mrs. Rastall-Retford, enforcing a Spartan diet on the household. The narrative details the unexpected arrival of Peter Rayner, a persistent suitor whom Eve claims to dislike, who followed her to the oppressive household after her previous employment ended. The climax occurs during a nervous game of bridge, when Eve, fearing a scolding, secretly hides the ace of clubs in a vegetarian cheese sandwich that a famished Peter immediately consumes, thus ending the game and allowing him to continue his insistent courtship.

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I found this gem in a collection called Atlantic Narratives. It was written circa 1915 and tells the story from a little girls point of view as she gets a part in a Christmas Pageant and does her best to make her mom and dad proud. Of coursem the critical Aunt Emma, always overly proud of her 7 year old daughter who is also taking part, can't resist making a snide remark when our narrator forgets to remove her overcoat for her speaking part.

Some famil humory mixed with a hoped-for comeuppance.

Anne returns next Sunday as we move into the ho0lidays with lots of family-themed shows for your enjoyment.

To celebrate Jon Hagadorn's 10 years of storytelling, we are doing a countdown of the most beloved stories. This week, #29, The Romance of Jedediah, by Lucy Maude Montgomery, one of our favorite authors here at 1001 Stories from the Gilded Age.

Next up in our "Best of the Gilded Age" countdown is Lucy Maude Montgomery's charming tale, "The Romance of Jedediah," which first aired on December 8th, 2024. We find that romance often "cares not for appearances and apparently delights in contradictions". Our hero, Jedediah Crane, is certainly a contradiction: despite a name that doesn't "savour of romance", a plump figure clothed in loud checks and a bright pink necktie, and his current profession driving a clinking, bright red pedlar's wagon, he is internally "bubbling over with romance". After fifteen years of absence, having left Amberley to seek his fortune, he returns a poor, tin-peddling failure, determined to look upon the Adams homestead again. He finds his former love, Mattie Adams, plumper and rosier, but still possessed of a remarkable placidity. While Jedediah revels in the "deliciously romantic" situation of reuniting with the woman he has loved all his life, the pair must contend with the watchful, angular figure of Mattie's sister, Selena Ford, who monitors their every move from her strategically positioned house on the hill. Join us to find out if the romantic "sitootion" of this old love rekindled can survive the judgment of Amberley society and the persistent interference of a spiteful sister.

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The Best of the Gilded Age is a countdown episode series of the most beloved stories to celebrate 10 years of storytelling with Jon Hagadorn.

We begin with The Village Singer by Mary Wilkins-Freeman, #30 in our top episodes list. This episode first aired on September 29th, 2024 and has had over 1,120 listens in the past year!

"A Village Singer" tells the story of Candace Whitcomb, a forty-year veteran soprano in her New England village church who is replaced by the younger Alma Way. Upset by her dismissal and realizing she was tricked into attending her own "retirement" party where she received a photograph album with the note of her replacement, Candace retaliates by singing loudly on her home organ to disrupt Sunday service.

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Did you know that Jon recently produced his 1001st episode? To celebrate his 10 years, we are going into the vaults and bringing back the best of the best episodes, complete with a fresh feel and commentary provided by your host, Gizelle Erickson.

To the fans of Anne - have no fear! We will be continuing to produce episodes for you, and will resume her story after our countdown is complete! You will want to subscribe to this podcast so you will know the moment a new episode releases.

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Join us for Chapter XIV, "The Summons," from L.M. Montgomery's beloved novel, Anne of the Island. As the summer's splendor wanes and the world is full of hazes, Anne dedicates her evenings to her friend Ruby Gillis, who is growing paler and struggling with what Anne perceives as an invisible foe. Anne senses that Ruby needs help—craves it—and she wants to give it to her and can't. In a pivotal, moonlit vigil, the conversation shifts from light chatter to a harrowing confession as Ruby admits she is afraid to die, not because she fears heaven itself, but because it won't be what she has been used to.

This profound discussion forces Anne to wrestle with her own ideas about the great mysteries of life and eternity, realizing that her life must take on a deeper purpose. Tune in to discover how this event, which Anne realizes will change her forever, culminates in a final summons that might not be disregarded or evaded in Avonlea.

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In Chapter 13, "The Way of Transgressors," from L.M. Montgomery's Anne of the Island, we dive into a vividly rendered account of childhood mischief and the dawning pangs of conscience. Young Davy Keith, left under Mrs. Lynde's vigilant eye, embarks on a meticulously planned rebellion. This day of transgression, however, soon leads him down a path where a "mis'rubul" conscience becomes his harshest, most inescapable judge. L.M. Montgomery, celebrated for her profound ability to capture the authentic voice and intricate internal world of children, brilliantly portrays Davy's tumultuous journey from reckless abandon to the heavy burden of guilt, illuminating how even the smallest acts of defiance can cast a long shadow over a young heart and highlighting her genius for depicting complex emotional landscapes through her characters.

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In Chapter XII, "Averil's Atonement," from L.M. Montgomery's Anne of the Island, we delve into Anne Shirley's creative world as she embarks on her first serious attempt at fiction writing. Listeners will join Anne as she grapples with finding the perfect plot for her heroine, Averil, and dedicates hours to choosing names for all her characters, including her hero, Perceval Dalrymple. Anne even enlists Diana's help in naming a minor character, eventually settling on "Robert Ray" after rejecting a more aristocratic suggestion that wasn't quite suitable for a chore boy. Anne's literary ambitions are fueled by a pursuit of fame over profit, as she contemplates whether to craft a romantic, unhappy ending or cater to perceived editorial preferences for happier resolutions. We'll explore Anne's challenges as her characters sometimes take on a life of their own, doing and saying things she never intended, highlighting the humorous and often frustrating journey of an aspiring author.

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