
LIST OF CHAPTERS
CHAPTER I
CHAPTER II
CHAPTER III
CHAPTER IV
CHAPTER V
CHAPTER VI
CHAPTER VII
CHAPTER VIII
CHAPTER IX
In a bustling New York apartment, the spirited Patsy Doyle bursts onto the scene with a letter that could change everything for her friend Kenneth, a young man newly thrust into the rough‑and‑tumble world of local politics. Over waffles and lively banter, her family—Uncle John, the affable Major, and the ever‑observant Aunt Jane—listen as she recounts Kenneth’s anxieties about facing a powerful incumbent. The conversation quickly turns from light‑hearted teasing to the serious stakes of a campaign, hinting at the mix of ambition, loyalty, and the occasional misstep that will test the close‑knit circle.
Meanwhile, the nieces of Aunt Jane, each with distinct talents and quirks, begin to involve themselves in the unfolding drama, from sketching political cartoons to planning community gatherings that might sway public opinion. Their youthful energy collides with the town’s entrenched traditions, promising both comic mishaps and heartfelt moments. Their enthusiasm soon uncovers a web of small misunderstandings and unforeseen obstacles, reminding them that good intentions can lead to tangled results.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (264K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Afra Ullah and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Release date
2004-08-03
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1856–1919
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