
In a bustling New England town, three inseparable friends—Portia, Pauline, and Priscilla—spend their evenings in warm lounges, swapping gossip about dresses, love, and the small adventures of girlhood. Their bond, celebrated by the entire community, rests on a blend of beauty, kindness, and sharp wit, making them the unofficial leaders of their social circle. When the town’s Thanksgiving festivities turn sour after a mischievous prank involving brandy‑spiked coffee, the trio finds themselves grappling with both outrage and a desire to set a new standard of conduct.
Determined to protect their reputation and teach the young men a lesson, the friends debate a range of responses, from boycotting upcoming gatherings to refusing hospitality. Their spirited debate reveals differing priorities—Portia’s love of fashion, Pauline’s craving for hospitality, and Priscilla’s emerging sense of responsibility. As they settle on a bold, collective decision, the story promises a lively exploration of friendship, community expectations, and the early stirrings of independence.
Language
en
Duration
~7 hours (455K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Heather Clark, Mary Meehan 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
2011-01-11
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1832–1888
Best known for "Little Women," she turned family life, hard work, and strong-willed girls into stories that have stayed beloved for generations. Her writing drew on real experience, giving it warmth, humor, and emotional honesty.
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