Miss Billy — Married

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Miss Billy — Married

by Eleanor H. (Eleanor Hodgman) Porter

EN·~7 hours·34 chapters

Chapters

34 total
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MISS BILLY—MARRIED

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By Eleanor H. Porter

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3

Author Of Pollyanna, Etc.

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4

TO My Cousin Maud

1:17
5

CHAPTER I. SOME OPINIONS AND A WEDDING

26:29
6

CHAPTER II. FOR WILLIAM—A HOME

11:01
7

CHAPTER III. BILLY SPEAKS HER MIND

16:28
8

CHAPTER IV. “JUST LIKE BILLY”

12:01
9

CHAPTER V. TIGER SKINS

20:28
10

CHAPTER VI. “THE PAINTING LOOK”

13:13

Description

Billy and Bertram’s wedding is as spontaneous as it is heartfelt, a noon ceremony held in a sunny living‑room with no frills—no veil, no cake, no bridal party—just the two of them and a handful of bemused relatives. Their vows echo with youthful certainty, hinting at the lively partnership that will follow. Meanwhile, Billy’s sister‑in‑law, Kate, watches the whirlwind with a blend of exasperation and affection, scribbling a candid letter that captures the chaos and charm of the couple’s unconventional romance.

Beyond the altar, the story unfolds in a series of witty episodes that reveal Billy’s spirited independence and Bertram’s earnest, if sometimes bewildered, attempts to keep up. From quirky gifts and family meddling to Billy’s outspoken opinions, each chapter offers a snapshot of early‑20th‑century domestic life, peppered with humor, tender misunderstandings, and the occasional “big bad quarrel.” Listeners will enjoy watching this lively pair navigate love, responsibility, and the delightful messes that come with building a life together.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~7 hours (429K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Charles Keller, and David Widger

Release date

2008-07-11

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Eleanor H. (Eleanor Hodgman) Porter

Eleanor H. (Eleanor Hodgman) Porter

1868–1920

Best known for creating Pollyanna, she wrote stories whose cheerfulness and emotional warmth made her one of the most popular American novelists of her day. Before turning to fiction, she trained seriously as a singer, and that sense of feeling and performance carries through her work.

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