Carrie Bender offers this sequel to Birch Hollow Schoolmarm. Dora, adoped by Miriam and Nate, keeps her diary even in hectic times. For a week, Dora and Matthew have a joyful reunion in Minnesota, but he has to return to California. The letters fly between them as Dora is a Maad (hired girl) for a lively, large family in Minnesota. Then she returns to her parents in Pennsylvania and serves as a companion for Mrs. Worthington. Dora hears tales of the Underground Railroad and of pioneers in the old West. With Mrs. Worthington, she visits California and see Matthew over Valentine's Day!! Then comes spring courting and the fall wedding. Lilcas, love, and faith keep Dora going.
