Dick Prescott's Third Year at West Point

The story revolves around Richard Prescott, a distinguished cadet returning home from West Point, and his mother, Mrs. Prescott, who beams with pride as she introduces him to Mrs. Davidson, the pastor's wife. The interaction highlights Mrs. Davidson's admiration and her struggle to engage with someone from a world she doesn't fully understand. The narrative captures themes of maternal pride, the challenges of social interactions, and the contrast between military life and civilian society.