
CHAPTER I—THE SERENADE
CHAPTER II—BEING A BELLE
CHAPTER III—A BACON BAT
CHAPTER IV—THE INSIDE OF GLOOMY HOUSE
CHAPTER V—MANAGING MRS. FOREST
CHAPTER VI—THE BEAN AUCTION
CHAPTER VII—MR. HUNTINGTON’S STORY
CHAPTER VIII—CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS
CHAPTER IX—THE FORTUNE TELLER
CHAPTER X—MISS ROBINSON CRUSOE
At a genteel boarding school where etiquette rivals algebra, Peggy Parsons refuses to let the rules smother her lively spirit. With a blue silk kimono and a braid that seems to defy every expectation, she navigates the strict expectations of her roommates and teachers while dreaming of midnight fudge parties and un‑scripted adventures.
One evening the dormitory windows burst into song as the college glee club serenades the campus, and Peggy sees an opportunity for a grand gesture. Grabbing the rose tree they keep for homesickness, she hurls its blossoms toward the singers, only to watch the pot tumble and chaos erupt below. The mishap leaves her flushed with embarrassment, yet it also reveals the clash between her impulsive heart and the school’s polished decorum, setting the stage for a year of witty rebellions and unexpected friendships.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (241K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2011-03-30
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Best known today for two early 20th-century school stories, this elusive writer left behind lively tales of student life centered on Peggy Parsons. The scarcity of biographical detail only adds a little mystery to the books that survived.
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