The Portion of Labor is a novel written by Mary E. Wilkins, first published in 1905. The book tells the story of a young woman named Deborah, who lives in a small New England town in the late 19th century. Deborah is a hardworking and independent woman, who takes on various jobs to support herself and her family. She works as a seamstress, a nurse, and a caretaker, among other things. Despite her many struggles, Deborah remains determined and resilient, refusing to give up on her dreams of a better life. The novel explores themes of gender roles, social class, and the struggle for economic independence. It is a powerful and poignant work of fiction that offers a glimpse into the lives of working-class women in turn-of-the-century America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.