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"Elizabeth's Child" by Lucy Maud Montgomery is a poignant short story that explores themes of maternal love and sacrifice. The narrative follows Elizabeth, a devoted mother who faces the challenges of raising her child amidst personal struggles and societal expectations. Through rich, evocative prose, Montgomery delves into Elizabeth's emotional turmoil and her unwavering commitment to her child's well-being. The story captures the complexities of motherhood, illuminating both the joys and hardships that accompany it. With its trademark warmth and insight, Montgomery's tale remains a heartfelt reflection on the enduring bond between parent and child.

• Short story

								

easy thing to conquer when you've let it rule you for years as I have
done. But I have conquered it, or you have conquered it for me. Child,
here is a letter. It is to your mother--my sister Elizabeth. In it I
have asked her to forgive me, and to forget our long estrangement. I
have asked her to come back to me with you and her boys. I want you
all--all--at Greenwood and I will do the best I can for you all."

"Oh, Uncle Paul," cried Worth, her face aglow and quivering with
smiles and tears and sunshine.

"Do you think she will forgive me and come?"

"I know she will," cried Worth. "I know how she has longed for you and
home. Oh, I am so happy, Uncle Paul!"

He smiled at her and put his arm over her shoulder. Together they
walked up the golden arcade to tell the others. That night Charlotte
and Ellen cried with happiness as they talked it over in the twilight.

"How beautiful!" murmured Charlotte softly. "We shall not lose Worth
after all. Ellen, I could not have borne it to see that girl go
utterly out of our lives again."

"I always hoped and believed that Elizabeth's child would somehow
bring us all together again," said Ellen happily.
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