![]() Missie’s response to tragedy, then, is treated as a choice it doesn’t relegate her to victim status. A hired hand who has become one of the family urges her, “Don’t let dark clouds steal your joy.” And he warns her that lies will attempt to divide her from her husband and make her bitter. And Missie benefits from loving (and good) advice. (He couples his dedication to doing what’s right with an equal amount of determination to help his fellow homesteaders in any way he can.) Even the mayor, who tries to exploit Willie’s steadfast and honorable character for his own gain, is ultimately made to respect it, too.įriends come to Missie and Willie’s aid when their daughter dies. And he follows and enforces the law even when it’s hard, and even when it means he has to give an eviction notice to a friend. Willie is known to be honest and trustworthy. Missie sacrificially sells a cherished possession to help a friend’s family stave off foreclosure. ![]() All get due consideration in Love’s Abiding Joy. ![]()
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