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MARY JANE - HER BOOK
\=CONTENTS= - THE BROKEN DOLL - DON'T CRY OVER SPILLED SUGAR - HELPING THE ROBINS - FATHER'S SECRET - MARY JANE PLAYS SCHOOL - AUNT EFFIE COMES TO VISIT - KEWPIE AND THE WASHING - JUNIOR'S SHOWER BATH - PLAYMATE DOROTHY - LEARNING TO SEW - MAKING READY FOR THE PICNIC - THE PICNIC UP CLEARWATER - GOING SHOPPING - THE PAPER DOLL SHOW - THE BIRTHDAY PARTY - A LETTER AND A TRIP - =ILLUSTRATIONS=
THE BROKEN DOLL
DON'T CRY OVER SPILLED SUGAR
HELPING THE ROBINS
FATHER'S SECRET
MARY JANE PLAYS SCHOOL
AUNT EFFIE COMES TO VISIT
KEWPIE AND THE WASHING
Mary Jane is a bright, energetic little girl who treasures her beloved Christmas doll above all else. One sunny afternoon she watches in horror as the doll is run over in the street, the pink dress torn and the glassy eyes crushed, and her tears threaten to spill. Her mother comforts her on the porch, wipes away the tears, and whispers that the doll has a twin waiting to be rescued from the shop.
Together the family springs into action: dad hurries to the garage, mum plans a quick trip to town, and Mary Jane volunteers to help find the replacement, learning a lesson about road safety and perseverance along the way. The story captures the simple joys and small challenges of early‑twentieth‑century childhood, with warm humor and gentle encouragement. Listeners will feel the comfort of a close‑knit home while rooting for Mary Jane’s next adventure.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (144K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2005-09-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1879–1960
A prolific writer for young readers, she turned history, everyday life, and American leaders into clear, inviting books for children. Her work helped generations of readers discover nonfiction through lively, accessible storytelling.
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