Lucy is so close to her family that it would break her heart to be separated from them. Yet if she is to regain her health, she must leave her loved ones, along with the many responsibilities she fulfills, and try to rest. With Lucy’s journey come new trials. On more than one occasion you will want to rescue her and give Miss Prigott a piece of your mind!

While many would buckle under daily oppression, Lucy becomes stronger. She is encouraged by her mother’s teaching, “Almost anyone can run away from temptation. It is far nobler, and requires a higher degree of strength, to meet and conquer it.” With a determined spirit Lucy regains more than just her health.

Character themes in this story: selflessness and selfishness.