One day is but a drop of water in the ocean of a lifetime, but making a sacrifice for a single day can feel unbearable. However, as L.M. Montgomery shows in her short story “Ted’s Afternoon Off,” a day’s noble sacrifice can open up infinite blessings and opportunities for us and those around us.
The story begins as a new day arrives. Little Ted rises to watch the rise of the early morning sun. He sits in the garret window and plays his violin as the long-anticipated day comes. After living in Brookdale with the Jacksons for four years since his parents died, he finally gets to have a half holiday at the Sunday School picnic.
