
CHAPTER I - A MORNING CALLER
CHAPTER II - THE MINISTER'S RECEPTION
CHAPTER III - SHOES AND STRAWBERRIES
CHAPTER IV - LITTLE FLOWER GIRLS
CHAPTER V - SACKCLOTH AND ASHES
CHAPTER VI - THANKSGIVING DAY AT THE BROWN HOUSE
CHAPTER VII - PEACE SURPRISES THE LADIES' AID
CHAPTER VIII - A MYSTERIOUS SANTA CLAUS
CHAPTER IX - FAITH'S AWAKENING
CHAPTER X - COMPANY FOR SUPPER
A crisp June morning awakens the sleepy village of Parker, where dew‑laden fields sparkle like tiny rainbows and the chorus of birds fills the air. From the porch of the little brown house, Old Towzer surveys the bustling farmyard, his eyes catching the rustle of curtains as three eager children plot their escape. The world beyond the cottage teems with the scent of fresh blossoms, the lowing of cattle, and the distant hum of daily chores, setting a warm, nostalgic backdrop for their secret adventure.
The trio—Peace, Allee, and Cherry—whisper plans, hastily buttoning dresses and slipping shoes as they tiptoe past a sleeping caretaker. Their hurried footsteps carry them through sun‑splashed hedges and dusty roads, each breath a mix of excitement and fear of being caught. As they disappear into the countryside, the promise of hidden wonders and youthful mischief beckons, inviting listeners to follow their spirited trek through a world where every sunrise holds the potential for discovery.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (382K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2007-12-09
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
b. 1881
Best known for writing warm, old-fashioned stories for young readers, this early 20th-century American author also wrote a book about Harriet Beecher Stowe. Her work often centers on home life, kindness, and girls finding their way through everyday troubles.
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