Marjorie in Command

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Marjorie in Command

by Carolyn Wells

EN·~5 hours·20 chapters

Chapters

20 total
1

CHAPTER I A FAMILY CONFAB

15:27
2

CHAPTER II A FLORAL WELCOME

13:56
3

CHAPTER III THE LADY ARRIVES

15:52
4

CHAPTER IV THE IDES OF MARCH

15:10
5

CHAPTER V REMORSEFUL ROMANS

16:02
6

CHAPTER VI LETTERS AND CARDS

14:04
7

CHAPTER VII A JINKS PARTY

15:51
8

CHAPTER VIII ROMPS AND RHYMES

17:05
9

CHAPTER IX WILLING HELPERS

12:19
10

CHAPTER X ON THE WAY HOME

14:24

Description

A lively household of four energetic children faces an unexpected change when their parents embark on a short Southern trip, leaving them under the watchful eye of Miss Larkin—a quiet, solitary spinster eager to take charge. The Maynard youngsters—Marjorie, King, Kitty, and little Rosy Posy—are quick to voice their doubts, fearing the new governess will stifle their mischief and fun. Their spirited debates, full of witty banter and heartfelt pleas, set the stage for a comedic clash of old‑fashioned discipline and youthful exuberance.

As Miss Larkin settles in, the children scramble to balance obedience with their love of adventure, discovering that cooperation can be just as entertaining as rebellion. Through playful arguments, secret plans, and moments of unexpected kindness, the family learns to navigate the delicate dance of responsibility and freedom, promising plenty of laughs and gentle lessons for anyone who enjoys a charming, slice‑of‑life tale.

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Language

en

Duration

~5 hours (305K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Mardi Desjardins, Waverley Dovey & the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net

Release date

2017-11-19

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Carolyn Wells

Carolyn Wells

1862–1942

A hugely productive early 20th-century writer, this American author moved easily from mystery novels to children’s stories, poetry, and comic verse. Her books helped shape popular reading tastes in an era when detective fiction was finding a wide audience.

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