
Patty arrives at St. Ursula’s, a disciplined convent school, just as the autumn term begins. She and her friends—Priscilla, Constance, and a colorful cast of new roommates—swap stories about eccentric classmates, peculiar habits, and the absurdities of boarding‑school life. Their lively chatter, full of witty complaints about weight‑watching missionaries, silk‑stocking superstitions, and hidden candy stashes, paints a vivid picture of teenage camaraderie in a world of strict rules and looming expectations.
Amid the chatter, Patty learns that the school’s demanding curriculum will test her weak spots in mathematics while her peers wrestle with Latin and French. Guided by the stern yet caring Miss Lord, the girls are nudged toward responsibility, friendship, and a hint of self‑discovery. Listeners will enjoy the humor, the heartfelt moments, and the glimpse of a young woman poised on the cusp of a four‑year adventure that promises both challenges and growth.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (283K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Bruce Albrecht, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2007-04-12
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1876–1916
Best known for the classic novel Daddy-Long-Legs, she wrote warm, witty stories that mixed humor with sharp sympathy for young women finding their way. Her books have stayed in print for generations and inspired stage and screen adaptations.
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