
PREFACE.
Chapter I - WHICH INTRODUCES HER
Chapter II - A SPASM OF ORDER
Chapter III - MISS MELVILLE’S VISITOR
Chapter IV - GYPSY HAS A DREAM
Chapter V - WHAT SHE SAW
CHAPTER VI - UP IN THE APPLE TREE
Chapter VII - JUST LIKE GYPSY
CHAPTER VIII - PEACE MAYTHORNE
Chapter IX - CAMPING OUT
Gypsy Breynton bursts onto the scene as the embodiment of youthful exuberance—a whirlwind of laughter, mud‑splattered dresses, and daring escapades. From scaling trees to paddling rafts, she lives for the thrill of adventure, yet her heart is steady, generous, and ever‑ready to help a friend in need. The narrative captures her spirited mischief with warmth, painting a portrait of a girl who refuses to be anything but true to herself.
Set against the bustling backdrop of a late‑nineteenth‑century boarding school, Gypsy’s world brims with bustling classrooms, chaotic dormitories, and the charmingly chaotic belongings of her classmates. Her friendship with the proud, artistic Tom provides a gentle counterpoint, highlighting her confidence and the camaraderie that defines her early years. Listeners will be drawn into Gypsy’s lively world, where every day promises a new tumble, a fresh laugh, and the quiet promise of a sensible, strong woman on the horizon.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (214K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
Jun 14, 2006
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1844–1911
Best known for the hugely popular novel The Gates Ajar, this American writer blended emotional storytelling with bold ideas about faith, grief, and women’s lives. Her work helped make her one of the most widely read and discussed authors of the late 19th century.
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