“The Giant Wistaria” was first published in the New England Magazine, June 1891 with the byline “Charlotte P. Stetson.” “Meddle not with my new vine, child! See! Thou hast already broken the tender shoot! Never needle or distaff for thee, and yet thou wilt not be quiet!” The nervous fingers wavered, clutched at a small carnelian cross that hung from her neck, then fell despairingly.

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