Won At Last

In a cramped household ruled by wages, worry, and love, the Hazel family is always one bill away from crisis. Robert and Marion struggle to raise six boys on a clerk's income, while practical Cherry keeps the home steady and Cresswell chafes at every limit, dreaming of a future far grander than Peterson & Co. Then a letter from the formidable Aunt Briscoe and the sudden arrival of a strange, delicate girl named Maimie Browne turn private anxieties into open turmoil. Maimie says she has been sent from Canada by the stepfather no one has ever heard of, and the family must choose between prudence and compassion. Though money is scarce and the house is already full, they take her in, and her quiet goodness begins to soften their hardships, especially for Jack, Cherry, and worn-out Marion. Aunt Briscoe's blunt intervention, Maimie's temporary removal, and her eventual return deepen the family's attachment. When a long-awaited letter from her stepfather confirms she is not forgotten, Maimie finally feels at home. Two years later, she has become indispensable, a cherished part of the Hazels' life and proof that belonging can grow even in poverty. This edition has been fully restored with modern typesetting, custom cover design.