Trif and Trixy A story of a dreadfully delightful little girl and her adoring and tormented parents, relations, and friends

audiobook

Trif and Trixy A story of a dreadfully delightful little girl and her adoring and tormented parents, relations, and friends

by John Habberton

EN·~5 hours·34 chapters

Chapters

34 total

TRIF and TRIXY

0:15

CHAPTER I. A BABE IN THE HOUSE IS A WELL-SPRING OF PLEASURE.

12:51

CHAPTER II. A TRANSACTION IN COTTON.

12:31

CHAPTER III. UNAPPRECIATED.

11:04

CHAPTER IV. IN CHARGE OF EACH OTHER.

14:08

CHAPTER V. A SURPRISE.

13:48

CHAPTER VI. ALL BY CHANCE.

12:57

CHAPTER VII. MORE REVELATIONS.

12:59

CHAPTER VIII. A SNATCH AT TIME'S FORELOCK.

12:03

CHAPTER IX. MISPLACED CONFIDENCE.

12:02

Description

The story follows a bustling household in late‑19th‑century New York, where the spirited seven‑year‑old Beatrice—known affectionately as Trixy—keeps her parents on their toes. Her mother, Trif, is a proud and diligent matron, while her father, Phil, balances earnest good intentions with occasional blunders. Together they navigate the everyday chaos of meals, visits, and the constant hum of domestic chatter that surrounds the ever‑curious child.

Living under the same roof is Trif’s sister Fenie, a lively and independent young woman whose charm attracts a parade of suitors. Though she declares herself forever single, she cannot help but be drawn into the family’s lively gatherings and the subtle stirrings of romance that begin to surface. Fenie’s interactions with a polite young visitor hint at possibilities that could reshape her plans.

The narrative captures the humor and tenderness of family life, highlighting the affectionate, if sometimes exasperating, dynamics between a mischievous little girl and the adults who both love and bewilder her. Listeners are treated to a vivid portrait of a bygone era, where love, ambition, and the simple joys of everyday moments intertwine.

Collections

Browse all

Details

Full title

Trif and Trixy A story of a dreadfully delightful little girl and her adoring and tormented parents, relations, and friends A story of a dreadfully delightful little girl and her adoring and tormented parents, relations, and friends

Language

en

Duration

~5 hours (335K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by David Edwards, Brian Wilsden and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

2016-04-18

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

John Habberton

John Habberton

1842–1921

A 19th-century American humorist and journalist, he is best remembered for the hugely popular Helen's Babies, a comic look at family life that helped make him a household name. His career also stretched into newspaper criticism and fiction shaped by post–Civil War America.

View all books

You may also like