Selections from American Authors: A Reading Book for School and Home; Franklin, Adams, Cooper, Longfellow (1879)

Ingeborg StA, rssA, ne is a rebellious and headstrong seventeen-year-old, living in 18th century Norway. She leaves home for the city against her parentsa wishes and gets involved in prostitution. Her family sends her brother to look for her and try to bring her back to Aasenhjem, her familyas domain. Henrik, the brother, botches his effort and ends up in court. However, Ingeborg is rescued by a stranger. Although the stranger is a Huguenot, he is mistakenly taken to be a Catholic priest and tragedy befalls him. However, this tragedy brings blessings upon the StA, rssA, nes, who belong to the tiny Catholic minority of Norway. The Redeeming of Ingeborg is a statement in favor of tolerance and understanding. It recognizes the redeeming power of grace.