A LETTER. From Miss Julia Kean to Mrs. Edwin Green. Giverny, France, August, 1914. I came up to Giverny last week with the Polly Perkinses. They are great fun and, strange to say, get on rather better than most married folks. Jo is much meeker than we ever thought she could be, now that she has made Polly cut his hair and has let her own grow out. Polly is more manly, too, I think and asserts himself occasionally, much to Jo’s delight. I should not be at all astonished if his falsetto voic...

“I don’t believe a word of it!” “But, Helen, the doctor ought to know.” “Of course he ought to know, but does he know? If doctors agreed among themselves, I’d have more use for them. A poor patient has to submit to having everything the doctors are interested in for the time being. A specialist can always find you suffering with his specialty. Didn’t old Dr. Davis treat Father for malaria because he himself, forsooth, happened to be born in the Dismal Swamp, got malaria into his system whe...

"Molly Brown of Kentucky" tells the story of its titular character, Molly Brown, a young woman living in Kentucky. The novel explores Molly's life and adventures, focusing on her experiences, relationships, and personal growth. As a romance novel, it likely revolves around Molly’s romantic journey and her interactions with other characters in the setting.The plot may also delve into the social and cultural milieu of Kentucky during that period, providing insights into the lifestyles, tradi...

The story revolves around the Tucker twins, Dee and Dum, and their friend Page Allison, who are invited to a house party at the home of a mutual friend. The house party is filled with various activities, social interactions, and humorous incidents that highlight the characters' personalities and the dynamics of their friendships.During the house party, the girls engage in typical activities of the era, such as games, outdoor excursions, and social gatherings. Through these events, the char...

LEAVING HOME. Leaving home to go to boarding school was bad enough, but leaving on a damp, cold morning before dawn seemed to be about the worst thing that could befall a girl of fifteen. I have noticed that whatever age you happen to be seems to be the age in which hardships are the most difficult to bear. Anyhow, there I was, only fifteen, facing the necessity of saying early morning farewells, the first one of all to my comfortable bed, where I had slept off and on, principally on, for ...

MAXTON There may be more fun than a house-party, but I doubt it. Certainly I, Page Allison, have never had it. What could be more delightful than to spend two weeks in a beautiful old country home with such a host as General Price, and to have as fellow guests all the girl friends you care for most in the world,—to say nothing of some of the male persuasion that at least you don't hate? Harvie Price had been promised this house-party by his grandfather as reward of merit, and, like most th...

In "The Carter Girls' Week-End Camp," the Carter sisters embark on a new adventure as they plan and experience a weekend camping trip. The novel likely explores their preparations for the trip, their interactions with each other and with other characters they encounter during their camp, and the various challenges and joys they face in the wilderness.As with other novels in the series, themes of friendship, sisterhood, and personal growth are central to the narrative. The Carter sisters, e...

Molly Brown: The central character of the novel, known for her vivacious personality, strong sense of independence, and determination to defy societal norms and expectations.Supporting Characters: Friends, family members, and acquaintances who play significant roles in Molly's life, offering support, advice, and companionship as she embarks on new adventures and endeavors.Antagonists or Challenges: Individuals, situations, or obstacles that stand in Molly's way or present challenges for he...

“Oh, Judy, almost home! I wonder who will meet us,” cried Molly Brown. “I feel in my bones that you and my family will be as good friends as you and I have always been. You are sure to get on well with the boys.” Judy responded with a hug, thinking, with a happy twinkle in her large, gray eyes, that, if by any chance the rest of the Brown boys could be as attractive as Molly’s brother, Kent, and should find her as fascinating as Kent had seemed to, when she met him in the spring before the...

In "At Boarding School with the Tucker Twins," readers are likely to experience the lively and humorous escapades of the Tucker twins as they attend a boarding school. The story might explore themes of friendship, school life, and growing up, all presented with a lighthearted and engaging narrative style.The setting of a boarding school provides a rich backdrop for various adventures and misadventures, as the twins navigate their new environment, make new friends, and perhaps get into some...

A LETTER From Douglas Carter to her mOther, Mrs. Robert Carter Greendale, Va., August —, 19—. My darling MOther: Words cannot express the joy and gratitude all of us feel that father is really getting well. I shall never forget the miserable time last spring when Dr. Wright came into the library where Helen and Nan and Lucy and I were sitting and told us of his very serious condition. I had felt he was in a very bad way but did not realize it was quite so dreadful. I am sure you did not, e...

GOOD NEWS AND BAD. Summer still lingered in the land when Wellington College opened her gates one morning in September. Frequent heavy rains had freshened the thirsty fields and meadows, and autumn had not yet touched the foliage with scarlet and gold. The breeze that fluttered the curtains at the windows of No. 5 Quadrangle was as soft and humid as a breath of May. It was as if spring was in the air and the note of things awakening, pushing up through the damp earth to catch the warm rays...