"Cousin Tribulation's Story" is a short story by Louisa May Alcott drawn from a real New Year's morning in her childhood. When their mother arrives at the breakfast table with news of a freezing, starving family nearby, four young sisters must decide whether to give up their hot porridge and bread. One girl quietly wrestles with selfishness while another immediately offers her most treasured jar of molasses. What follows is a cold walk through back streets and an unforgettable morning in a bare, crowded home where hunger and warmth collide.

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