This part explores Sylvia's early life, her emotions, and the choices she faces. Sylvia delves into her inner self while navigating changes and challenges in life. Her relationships with friends, concerns about marriage, and struggles between ideals and reality are highlighted. In Afloat, her adventurous side comes to light, while Through Flood, and Field, and Fire portrays the dramatic situations she encounters. A Golden Wedding showcases her connection to family traditions and love, offering Sylvia a deeper understanding of her identity. Through these experiences, Sylvia discovers the essence of happiness and necessity, fostering emotional growth and independent thinking.

CHAPTER I. IN A YEAR
CHAPTER II. WHIMS
CHAPTER III. AFLOAT
CHAPTER IV. THROUGH FLOOD, AND FIELD, AND FIRE
CHAPTER V. A GOLDEN WEDDING
CHAPTER VI. WHY SYLVIA WAS HAPPY
CHAPTER VII. DULL, BUT NECESSARY
CHAPTER VIII. NO
CHAPTER IX. HOLLY