In her short story, “In Spite of Myself,” L.M. Montgomery shows how a single surprise can negate life’s plans, order, and peace, resulting in confusion and discord.
Into the Country
One day, Mr. Carslake receives a letter from his Aunt Lucy in which she asks him to come help her run the farm and business while her husband is away. He agrees to this proposition and opts for a month of vacation from his law firm. He then packs up his trunk, says goodbye to Nellie (his perfect match), and takes the train into the country.At the train station, Carslake is picked up by Gussie (Miss Augusta Ashley), his step-cousin. She grabs a few things from the store first and they set out in the carriage with Carslake driving.
