A Country Interlude: A Novelette is a short story written by Hildegarde Hawthorne and originally published in 1904. The story follows the life of a young woman named Mary, who is sent to live with her aunt in the countryside after her father's death. Mary is initially unhappy with her new life, but she soon learns to appreciate the beauty of the countryside and the simple pleasures it offers. Along the way, she meets a young man named John, who becomes her friend and confidant. As Mary's time in the country comes to an end, she must decide whether to return to her old life in the city or stay in the countryside with John. A Country Interlude is a heartwarming tale of self-discovery, love, and the beauty of nature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.