
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 is a lively, unconventional young woman, and Bertram is her earnest groom, stepping into marriage with optimism and a dash of chaos. Their wedding blends solemn vows with quirky nervousness, witnessed by a meddling aunt and a bemused clergyman. The scene sets a tone of humor and affection, hinting at the everyday challenges they’ll face as they learn to live together.
As the newlyweds settle into their shared home, Billy’s outspoken nature meets Bertram’s steady patience, prompting a series of comic misunderstandings, heartfelt conversations, and gentle lessons about compromise. Through family visits, work, and social expectations, they discover that love is as much about managing differences as celebrating the joys they already share. Listeners will enjoy the warm, witty portrait of a couple navigating the early days of marriage with both earnestness and a playful spirit.
Language
en
Duration
~7 hours (431K characters)
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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