The Better Part: A Story is a novel written by Annie S. Swan in 1884. The story follows the life of a young woman named Mary, who is forced to leave her home and move to the city to work as a governess for a wealthy family. Mary struggles to adapt to her new life, but she soon finds comfort in her faith and in the kind words of a neighbor named Mrs. Temple. As Mary navigates the challenges of her new job and the social expectations of her time, she...