
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
CHAPTER I "POOR HUMPTY DUMPTY!"
CHAPTER II FRIENDS, COUNSELORS, AND PLANS
CHAPTER III WAYS AND MEANS
CHAPTER IV MAKING THE BEST OF IT
CHAPTER V PHYLLIS AND BARBARA ENTER THE LISTS
CHAPTER VI MARK TAPLEY'S KIND OF DAYS
CHAPTER VII TAKING ARMS AGAINST A SEA OF TROUBLES
CHAPTER VIII THE TURN OF THE LANE
CHAPTER IX HOME-KEEPING HEARTS
In a sun‑lit morning‑room on Murray Hill, three young women — the poised Jessamy, the spirited Barbara, and their gentle‑hearted cousin Phyllis — gather around a cascade of silk swatches, debating the perfect shade for the summer gowns they will soon wear. Their banter reveals a delicate balance of elegance, humor, and a hint of rivalry, each sister expressing a distinct vision of beauty while basking in the comfortable luxury of their privileged upbringing. The atmosphere is scented with lilac breezes and the rustle of lace, hinting at the expectations that will shape their next steps into society.
Beyond the fragrant fabrics, the story gently peels back the layers of family dynamics: a grieving yet steadfast mother, an uncanny sense of duty, and the subtle pressure to conform to the social rituals of the season. As the girls prepare for their first foray into the world beyond the family estate, their differing temperaments promise both heart‑warming moments and quiet tensions, setting the stage for a tender exploration of identity, sisterhood, and the delicate art of growing up under watchful eyes.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (398K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Beth Baran and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library, Original from University of California.)
Release date
2014-12-22
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1866–1945
Known for warm, lively stories for young readers, she wrote fiction, verse, and Catholic literature with a clear affection for family life and childhood. Her books often blend gentle moral feeling with brisk, approachable storytelling.
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