
THIS BOOK IS DEDICATED WITH LOVING GOOD WISHES TO PRISCILLA KERLEY - PATTY AND AZALEA - CHAPTER I - WISTARIA PORCH
CHAPTER II - GUESTS ARRIVE
CHAPTER III - BETTY GALE
CHAPTER IV - A NEW RELATIVE
MY DEAR AZALEA:
PATTY FARNSWORTH.
CHAPTER V - THAT AWFUL AZALEA
CHAPTER VI - TABLE MANNERS
CHAPTER VII - MYSTERIOUS CALLERS
CHAPTER VIII - MISSING!
Patty and Bill Farnsworth have just welcomed their first child, a lively infant who keeps the new parents on their toes with endless giggles and occasional “booful‑poofle” moments. Their early days are a blend of tender affection and playful banter as they learn the rhythms of parenthood while settling into the spacious, sun‑lit rooms of their newly acquired Westchester estate. The couple’s love for each other shines through the everyday chaos, offering a warm glimpse into the joys and challenges of a young family finding its footing.
The house, affectionately called Wistaria Porch, is a grand Colonial mansion surrounded by blooming vines, rolling lawns, and hidden nooks that captivate Patty’s imagination. As they explore its many halls, libraries, and music rooms, the couple embarks on a delightful project of furnishing and personalizing each space, dreaming of future gatherings and the day their daughter will host her own soirées. Their enthusiasm for turning a magnificent property into a cozy, lived‑in home promises plenty of charming moments and domestic adventures.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (291K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2004-12-14
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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