"Harper's Round Table, September 1, 1896" by Various is a children's periodical published in the late 19th century. This publication features a collection of various articles, stories, and illustrations, aimed at young readers, covering a wide range of topics from fictional narratives to educational content on science and nature. The opening of this issue introduces readers to the story "In the Old Herrick House" by Ellen Douglas Deland, which revolves around Elizabeth Herrick, a young girl living in a historic Philadelphia home with her aunts, the Misses Herrick. As Elizabeth looks out at the rainy autumn day, she reflects on her father, who has been absent since her mother's death. With curiosity and determination, she decides to write a letter to her father, expressing her longing for him, her misunderstandings about his financial situation, and her desire for the family to be reunited. Throughout this introduction, themes of family, identity, and the innocence of childhood are explored. (This is an automatically generated summary.)