A Lantern in Her HandBy: Bess Streeter Aldrich The classic story of Abbie and Will Dealpioneers who left everything behind for a new life on Americas frontier. Abbie Mackenzie dreamed of becoming a fine lady like her aristocratic grandmother, devoting herself to music and art. But at eighteen Abbie found a different dream, turning away from the promise of a comfortable life as a doctors wife to marry handsome, quiet Will Deal. Together, they eagerly accepted the challenge