
The girls of Greenacre gather around a crackling fire, snow drifting outside the great windows, as they plot a Valentine’s surprise that turns a simple postman into a winged Cupid. Kit, the pragmatic oldest, keeps an eye on the family’s finances while Helen sketches the decorations, and Jean hatches a scheme for heart‑shaped favors that will open to reveal tiny secrets. Their chatter is lively, but it is tinged with worry for their father, who lies weak on the leather couch, and for their mother, who is far away in Florida.
Against the backdrop of a winter that feels almost magical, the girls balance youthful mischief with a surprising maturity. They juggle school projects—Kit even organizes a symposium on Lincoln’s legacy—with the responsibilities of running the house in their parents’ absence. Through teasing, whispered confidences, and a shared determination, the Greenacre girls create a world where friendship and duty intertwine, promising listeners a heart‑warming glimpse of sisterly devotion.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (294K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
Jun 11, 2015
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1878–1944
A lively early-20th-century writer, journalist, and screenwriter, she moved easily between magazines, novels, and silent film. Her work often drew on a colorful theatrical childhood and a sharp eye for drama.
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