
LITTLE EVE EDGARTON - BY - ELEANOR HALLOWELL ABBOTT
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
LITTLE EVE EDGARTON
CHAPTER I
CHAPTER II
CHAPTER III
CHAPTER IV
A bright, breezy summer gathers at a fashionable resort, where witty banter and idle rivalry flutter as freely as the tennis balls across the court. In the middle of this glittering tableau sits Little Eve Edgarton, a keen-eyed young woman whose cleverness and charm draw both admiration and gentle mock‑up from the men around her. As parties swirl, the conversations sparkle with references to music, flowers, and the ever‑present search for amusement, hinting at a world where appearances are paramount.
Eve’s interactions with the sarcastic Older Man and his brash Younger counterpart reveal a playful tension that fuels the story’s humor. Their dry repartee about boredom, “foolish” living, and the allure of pretty girls offers a satirical glimpse into the frivolities of high society, while Eve’s own perspective promises a subtle, more grounded counter‑voice.
Through light‑hearted dialogue and vivid resort scenes, the novel invites listeners into a witty exploration of social expectations, youthful independence, and the quiet confidence that can turn a seemingly idle summer into a memorable adventure.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (179K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
New York, The Century co., 1914.
Credits
Produced by Robert Shimmin and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
Release date
2005-04-20
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1872–1958
Raised in a family of writers and editors, this American novelist became a favorite magazine contributor and the author of popular early-20th-century fiction, including Molly Make-Believe. Her work often centers on lively young women, romance, and a playful sense of imagination.
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