Ruth Chapter 19 - After Five Years

In which calm and quiet years settle gently over the Benson household, marked by the growth and innocent struggles of young Leonard, whose lively spirit and troubles with truthfulness preoccupy his guardians and governess, Ruth. Amidst the passing seasons, the family contends with the inevitable creeping of time and ageing, the stern discipline and aspirations of the Bradshaw household, and the steady devotion of Ruth to her child and charges, all framed within a humble yet cheerful home.