
By - MRS. L. T. MEADE - AUTHOR OF - A GIRL IN TEN THOUSAND, A RING OF RUBIES, GIRLS NEW AND OLD, ETC.
THIS STORY - IS DEDICATED, WITH AFFECTION, - TO - MARJORY - A CHILD WHO, POSSESSING THE SPIRIT OF LOVE AND SERVICE, HAS INSPIRED THE IDEA OF THAT OTHER MARJORY WHO APPEARS IN THESE PAGES.
THE - CHILDREN OF WILTON CHASE
CHAPTER I. - MARJORIE'S WAY.
CHAPTER II. - SHARK.
CHAPTER III. - ERMENGARDE'S SIN.
CHAPTER IV. - THE DAY OF THE PICNIC.
CHAPTER V. - LOCKED IN THE CUPBOARD.
CHAPTER VI. - A STOLEN TREASURE.
CHAPTER VII. - A GOOD, BOYISH SORT OF GIRL.
At Wilton Chase the summer holidays hum with restless energy, the big house buzzing with servants, governesses, and a crowd of children all awaiting the return of two schoolboys, Basil and Eric. The rooms are filled with petty rivalries and whispered schemes, setting a lively stage for youthful drama.
At the heart of the commotion are two sisters: Marjorie, the sensible, self‑effacing girl who quietly tends to everyone’s needs, and the proud, headstrong Ermengarde, who resents authority and delights in testing Miss Nelson, the ever‑patient governess. Their clash of temperaments—Marjorie’s quiet perseverance against Ermengarde’s impatient defiance—creates a tension that ripples through the household.
As the day of the boys’ arrival draws near, the sisters’ arguments intensify, hinting at secret plans and unexpected alliances. Listeners will be drawn into the bustling world of Wilton Chase, where friendship, duty, and a dash of rebellion shape the lives of its young inhabitants.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (302K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Sankar Viswanathan, Juliet Sutherland, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2008-08-23
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1854–1914
Best known for lively stories for girls and for early crime fiction, this Irish-born writer was astonishingly prolific, publishing hundreds of books and stories across her career. Her work moved easily from school stories and adventure tales to sensation and mystery.
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