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A DAY - AT THE COUNTY FAIR - CHAPTER I - THE INVITATION
CHAPTER II - THE MOTOR TRIP
CHAPTER III - THE PICNIC LUNCH
CHAPTER IV - THE FUN BEGINS
CHAPTER V - THE GREASED POLE
CHAPTER VI - JERRY'S TREAT
CHAPTER VII - UNCLE BILLY'S STORY
CHAPTER VIII - AN EXCITING MOMENT
CHAPTER IX - HOME AGAIN
Three lively friends—Jerry, Mary Lee, and Beth—spend a bright summer morning chasing each other through the village, their laughter echoing off the old oak trees. When Beth arrives with an invitation to a motor ride arranged by her Uncle Billy, the promise of a “surprise at the end” sends their imaginations soaring. The girls scramble to get permission from their mothers, hurriedly dress, and race against the clock, each moment buzzing with the thrill of an adventure that feels as big as the county fair itself.
As the engine rumbles to life, the trio piles into the open car, the countryside unfurling outside the windows. Their chatter mixes with the honk of the motor, weaving stories of friendship, daring, and the simple joy of a day spent together. With the fair’s colorful attractions just beyond the horizon, the girls can’t wait to see what the promised surprise holds, making the journey itself a delightful prelude to the festivities ahead.
Language
en
Duration
~38 minutes (36K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
Dec 27, 2007
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

Best known for the cheerful Merryvale stories, this early 20th-century writer created a warm small-town world filled with holidays, pranks, and childhood adventures. Her books have an easy, old-fashioned charm that still makes them inviting for young listeners.
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