Left to Ourselves: Or John Headley's Promise is a novel written by Catharine Shaw and published in 1884. The story revolves around John Headley, a wealthy and successful businessman who promises to take care of his friend's daughter, Edith, after her father's death. However, when John's own daughter, Ethel, becomes jealous of Edith's presence in their home, she sets out to make life difficult for her. As the two girls grow up, they become rivals for...