Betty Wales decides : a story for girls

Betty Wales spends a lazy August afternoon at her family’s lakeside cottage, drifting between mending, a half‑read novel, and the soft purr of a fuzzy gray kitten. When a single envelope from Jasper J. Morton’s banking house lands on her lap, it brings news of a curious new product—the ploshkin—that the young banker has been trying to market. The letter sparks a mix of excitement and responsibility, pulling Betty back into the world of her college friends, entrepreneurial schemes, and the subtle pressures of her growing role at the Morton Hall community.

As the summer heat swells, Betty must decide whether to dive into the ploshkin venture or keep her days of idle pleasure. The story captures her thoughtful deliberations, the humor of her close‑knit circle, and the gentle tug of ambition versus contentment. Listeners will enjoy the warm, slice‑of‑life portrait of a young woman poised at the crossroads of leisure and purpose.