
MISS BILLY—MARRIED
By Eleanor H. Porter
Author Of Pollyanna, Etc.
TO My Cousin Maud
CHAPTER I. SOME OPINIONS AND A WEDDING
CHAPTER II. FOR WILLIAM—A HOME
CHAPTER III. BILLY SPEAKS HER MIND
CHAPTER IV. “JUST LIKE BILLY”
CHAPTER V. TIGER SKINS
CHAPTER VI. “THE PAINTING LOOK”
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.
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.

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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