
CHAPTER I - FLOWERS!
CHAPTER II - AT THE DANCE
CHAPTER III - HAPPY SATURDAYS
CHAPTER IV - AN INVITATION
CHAPTER V - HAPPY GUESTS
CHAPTER VI - CONFIDENCES
CHAPTER VII - MORE MAKING UP
CHAPTER VIII - A DELIGHTFUL INVITATION
CHAPTER IX - FERN FALLS
CHAPTER X - CHRISTMAS EVE
Patty is on the brink of her grand debut, and New York’s social scene has turned her drawing‑room into a botanical maze. Friends, acquaintances, and even distant strangers have flooded her home with towering bouquets, each accompanied by a polite card that promises endless thank‑you notes. As she scrambles amid the sea of roses, the chaos becomes a comic backdrop to the ritual of “coming out” in high society.
With her step‑mother Nan, the witty Elise, and the ever‑observant Mona at her side, Patty navigates the pressure of gratitude, the absurdity of endless floral deliveries, and the anticipation of the evening’s guests. The lively banter and playful rivalry among her circle capture the exhilaration—and occasional overwhelm—of a young woman stepping into the spotlight of the season. The novel offers a bright, humorous glimpse into the charms and challenges of a bygone social world.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (352K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2008-06-20
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1862–1942
A remarkably versatile American writer, she moved easily from mystery novels to children’s stories, poetry, and playful humor. In her lifetime she was widely read, and her knack for lively, clever storytelling made her a standout literary voice of the early 20th century.
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