
Josie O’Gorman and the Meddlesome Major
CHAPTER I JOSIE BECOMES A SALES GIRL
CHAPTER II THE NEW HOME ON MEADOW STREET
CHAPTER III THE NEIGHBORS IN APARTMENT 3
CHAPTER IV JOSIE’S LITTLE BLACK BOOK
CHAPTER V THE MAJOR TAKES UP A TRAIL
CHAPTER VI TOO MANY DETECTIVES
CHAPTER VII THE MEDDLESOME MAJOR CALLS
CHAPTER VIII MARY KEEPS THE FAITH
CHAPTER IX WHO IS MISS FAUNTLEROY
In the bustling aisles of Burnett & Burnett, a modest‑dressed newcomer named Josie O’Gorman steps into the world of sales counters, lace, and whispered gossip. Though she lacks the flash of her coworkers, Josie’s quiet confidence and impeccable manners quickly earn her a place among the shop’s lively staff. When a mysterious disappearance of a box of delicate point lace sparks rumors of theft, she finds herself drawn into the store’s hidden dramas.
Enter the Meddlesome Major, a charismatic yet intrusive figure whose curiosity about every shop incident borders on the absurd. His well‑meaning interference both complicates and brightens the daily routine, prompting Josie to balance her sensible nature with his flamboyant schemes. Together they navigate the quirks of department‑store life, uncovering clues and forming unexpected friendships—all while the mystery of the missing lace lingers just out of reach.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (212K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Mary Glenn Krause, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Library of Congress)
Release date
2021-01-31
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1868–1947
Known for lively juvenile fiction and warm humor, this early 20th-century writer also stepped into literary history by continuing L. Frank Baum’s Mary Louise series after his death. Her career reached beyond books too, with work in journalism and public service in Virginia.
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