
ELEANOR GATES
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DEAR ANN WILDE,—
APRON-STRINGS - CHAPTER I
CHAPTER II
CHAPTER III
CHAPTER IV
CHAPTER V
CHAPTER VI
CHAPTER VII
In a tidy turn-of-the‑century town, a modest wedding is being arranged not in a grand church but in the modest “Close,” a little courtyard that has become the talk of the locals. A chatty florist and his assistant, Steve, swap witty observations while the elegant Mrs. Milo, a septuagenarian with silver hair and quick eyes, oversees the preparations. Their banter and the gentle bustle of decorations set a vivid scene of community life, where even a simple ceremony becomes a stage for small‑town quirks and affection.
Beyond the ceremony, the story gently unfolds the lives of mothers and daughters, exploring how love can stretch far beyond one’s own children. It celebrates a particular kind of mother who embraces every child she meets, turning ordinary moments into acts of kindness. As relationships deepen, the narrative offers a warm, reflective look at family, duty, and the quiet heroism found in everyday caring.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (303K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2007-09-29
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1875–1951
A prolific American playwright, novelist, and screenwriter, she turned memories of frontier life into vivid stories for both stage and page. She is best remembered for The Poor Little Rich Girl, a hit that later reached movie audiences through adaptations starring Mary Pickford and Shirley Temple.
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