Little Johnny is growing up to become 'That Johnny'. Miss Symes, teaching enough history that kids know where Latin came from, had been warned about 'That Johnny'. But for teachers, every moment is a teaching moment. Elspeth, the girl next door, who lives across the street, if you climb the fence at Mary's house, could write a note and tape it up and open it tomorrow and it will ALL BE THAT JOHNNY'S FAULT! What could go wrong? Possibly Chapter 3 of the Elspeth Chronicles.
In the late 19th century, Tess Durbeyfield is sent off to visit a rich cousin, Alec D'Urberville, when her parents learn learn that they are distantly related. Returning from a village party he forces himself on the innocent girl who eventually makes her way back to her parents' home,ashamed and pregnant. After the death of her child, she makes her way to a prosperous farm where, working as a milkmaid, she meets and marries Angel Clare. On learning of her past however, he abandons her.
Allen Cade followed his faith, and tried to save his marriage, but his wife had other ideas, and wanted out. If he wanted a till death we do part marriage, she would give it to him. When her attempt on his life failed, his daughter testified that it was an accident, but urged her dad to give up trying to reconcile, and go somewhere else to start over. This is the story of a new start.
Under the Same Roof 2001 was not a very good year for teacher, Anna Kimmel. Her marriage was on the rocks. Her mother was suffering from the affects of a debilitating stroke. Anna begins adjusting to a new role as a single parent when she learns of a tragic vehicular crash that leaves a ten-year-old girl without her mother and brother. The child is assigned to her classroom in the fall and Anna becomes deeply involved in helping her adjust.