A Winter Courtship

by Sarah Orne Jewett

A Winter Courtship is a charming short story by Sarah Orne Jewett, first published in 1884. Set in rural New England, the narrative unfolds during a cold December day as two characters—Jefferson Briley, a humble mail carrier, and Mrs. Fanny Tobin, a widow—embark on a seven-mile journey together. This seemingly mundane trip becomes the backdrop for a heartwarming tale of companionship, subtle courtship, and the quiet joys of rural life.

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About the author

Sarah Orne Jewett was an American novelist and short story writer, best known for her local color works set in or near South Berwick, Maine, on the border of New Hampshire, which in her day was a declining New England seaport.

Reviews

[K. Anna Kraft · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have arranged my takeaway thoughts into a haiku:

"Even 'midst winter,
There's still heat enough to flirt
Like two teenagers."