Their First Quarrel

Charles Nevers Holmes wrote a comedy titled “Their First Quarrel.” The narrative progresses as Edith allays Betty’s anxieties and they talk about the signs of the times, with Betty breaking a looking glass. The story takes place in the aftermath of Virginia’s secession. When Beverly enlists in the army, a woman from Virginia refuses to acknowledge her acquaintance as one of Virginia’s adversaries. This work is regarded as significant from a cultural standpoint and forms a part of civilization’s body of knowledge.