
CHAPTER I A FAMILY CONFAB
CHAPTER II A FLORAL WELCOME
CHAPTER III THE LADY ARRIVES
CHAPTER IV THE IDES OF MARCH
CHAPTER V REMORSEFUL ROMANS
CHAPTER VI LETTERS AND CARDS
CHAPTER VII A JINKS PARTY
CHAPTER VIII ROMPS AND RHYMES
CHAPTER IX WILLING HELPERS
CHAPTER X ON THE WAY HOME
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.
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.

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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